Park Ridge woman gets burial for MIA brother after 40 years
The Vietnam War was waging and George Macdonald knew he wouldn’t be returning home. “He gave away his track trophies and told the family he wouldn’t be coming back,” his only sister, Jeanette Frye, recounted. It was 1972 and Macdonald, an Evanston native, was heading …Read More
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World War II airman to pilot Memorial Day parade in Park Ridge
As World War II raged on the other side of the world, Richard Smaus was training pilots to fly twin-engine planes in Indiana. But when the opportunity came to fly combat missions over the Pacific, the U.S. Army Air Corps pilot eagerly volunteered. “That’s where …Read More
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For some veterans, Cold War is other ‘Forgotten War’
Blindfolded, Richard Rogala didn’t know what was going on when the USS Pueblo was captured by the North Koreans in 1968. The former Niles resident along with Werner Juretzko, of the Northwest suburbs, shared their experiences with an attentive audience May 20 at Niles Public …Read More
- Voterama in Congress, week ending May 25, 2012
- Cook County Property Transfers for the week of May 24, 2012
- He’s a Niles metal-money merchant — to coin a term
- Woman makes concrete career plans in Morton Grove family business
News
Park Ridge’s Officer of Year faces down ‘policeman’s worst nightmare’
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Zoning vote a victory for Whole Foods proposal in Park Ridge
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EDUCATION IN FOCUS
Walking for water
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Niles looks to put new face on biz community
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Morton Grove martial arts school wins fight to stay open
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1.5 million people to use Midway, O’Hare this holiday weekend
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Property Transfers
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Park Ridge Community Calendar for the week of May 24, 2012
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POLL: What is your most anticipated summer adventure movie?
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Teen bands from across area compete in Park Ridge
Sports
Softball: Loyola defense blanks Maine South
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Women’s Track: Zillmer takes Maine South philosophy to Illinois State
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Girls Soccer: Sophomore Hannon already showcasing scoring talent
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Girls Soccer: Blue Demons committed to being their best
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Baseball: Stellar season ends for Oakton in Region IV final
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Maine East Quick Hits
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Boys Track: New Trier heads 8-team list of 4x800 qualifiers
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Girls Soccer: Walker paces Loyola’s offensive charge
Lifestyles
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New book brings top chefs’ food to any table
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Chef stays true to red, white and blue
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Foods of the 28 NATO countries: Go Hungary
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Thank Mom with breakfast in bed
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Easy dishes kids can make for moms
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Club marks 100 years with songs of past
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Derby delight
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‘A hearty appetite’ from Hadassah
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Antiques+ Modernism Winnetka Show Kick-Off
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Extra virgin olive oil — nectar of the gods
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Herb bouquet: Plan now to season food year-round
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Volley for the Foundation scores $1,400
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