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American Legion Auxiliary makes cards for veterans
La Grange American Legion Auxiliary volunteers recently spent a Sunday afternoon creating 400 hand-made Valentine cards that will be delivered to veterans receiving treatment at Hines Veterans Affairs Hospital. The auxiliary will be making Easter cards for hospitalized veterans on March 11 and invites community …
McDonald’s of Westchester hosts Rock-A-Thon for WLTL
McDonald’s of Westchester was the place to be for the annual Rock-A-Thon fund-raiser for WLTL radio station held Feb. 7. WLTL is a non-commercial radio station located at Lyons Township High School in La Grange. WLTL can be found at the frequency 88.1 and broadcasts …
Mind-bending experiences at HCA
Students are bending their minds as well as wire when they translate their two-dimensional line designs into a three-dimensional abstract sculpture at the Hinsdale Center for the Arts. Using the work of Henry Moore as inspiration, the solid forms they create teach them to consider …
Pet of the Week
Ginger, a female mountain cur, enjoys social time with volunteer Anjali Thakrar of Willowbrook. Ginger is a very sweet girl that loves attention and being with people. She also loves being outside, running, playing and exploring. Ginger is best suited for a family with children …
First Cook County property-tax installment nears
The 2011 first installment of Cook County property tax payments bills are due March 1. Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas encourages paying online at cookcountytreasurer.com to avoid traveling during the winter season. Payments received after March 1 will be charged a 1.5 percent penalty per …
Western Lights Chorus to deliver Singing Valentines
For anyone looking for a unique and memorable Valentine’s Day gift, Western Lights Chorus has the answer. The Lombard-based chorus of Sweet Adelines International will deliver Singing Valentines – a-cappella musical messages of love and friendship – to special people. Quartets will travel to offices, …
McClure beats Park for championship
McClure Junior High in Western Springs beat Park Junior High in LaGrange Park in the seventh-grade boys basketball championship game for the Hodgkins Park District Township of Lyons.
Many schools participated in the tournament, including Forest Park, Heritage, George Washington, Gurrie Middle School, St. Francis, …
Adventist team garners PR honors
Adventist Midwest Health’s public relations team won two Pinnacle Awards from the Illinois Society for Healthcare Marketing and Public Relations at the organization’s 2011 annual conference. These awards are the highest honors bestowed by the society, the state’s largest and most prestigious organization dedicated to …
Pet of the week
Harley, a 2-year-old, neutered male Siberian husky mix, enjoys social time with volunteer Sandy Ruby of Burr Ridge. Harley is housetrained, good-tempered, affectionate and loves to give kisses. He has been approved for placement with children 6 years or older. Visit Harley and the other …
Pet of the week
Baby, a 7-month-old male domestic short hair tabby, enjoys social time with Hinsdale Humane Society staff member Alan Lis. Baby has been approved for placement with children of all ages. Visit Baby and other dogs and cats available for adoption at the Hinsdale Humane Society, …
