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 …

Westchester church benefits children with cancer

In the spirit of giving, the parishioners of Westchester Community Church in Westchester are giving to children and teens fighting cancer. The church recently sponsored a Toy and Gift Card Drive to benefit the Pediatric Oncology Treasure Chest Foundation. “We are happy that things are …

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, …

Plymouth Place residents host spring fashion show

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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 …

Ronald McDonald helps celebrate YMCA open house

Ronald McDonald got his workout in this Jan. 21 at the Greater La Grange YMCA’s open house. He visited the open house to visit the children and do a little magic for them. Ronald McDonald’s appearance was courtesy of Ed Karayanes of the La Grange …

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, …

Holiday Warming   Tree and food drive a success

In December, the Community Park District of LaGrange Park asked residents to help out local families in need by participating in their Holiday Warming Tree and food drive. The response was much larger than expected, and the park district would like to extend many thanks …

Church volunteers help at pantry

A contingent of more than 25 volunteers from First Presbyterian Church of La Grange joined ranks with the Second Baptist Food Pantry in La Grange to sort over 5,000 pounds of donated food Dec. 29. The food was donated by La Grange Cub Scout Pack …

Garden Club decorates birdhouses

The Western Springs Garden Club held its annual Emogene Cooke Christmas craft and potluck luncheon. This year’s craft was small decorated wooden birdhouses. The creative talents of members were exemplified by the painting and hand decorating of 150 birdhouses. The birdhouses were taken to Meadowbrook …