Park Ridge Herald-Advocate

Beaglemania hits Paws Park in Park Ridge

Thu, 23 May 2013 11:12:01 -0500

Hundreds of beagles and the people who love them packed into Paws Park in Park Ridge Saturday to celebrate the 11th annual Beaglefest. Festival organizers said the event, held in the fenced-in dog park behind the Oakton Sports Complex at 2800 W. Oakton Ave., was a success.

Avenues celebrates 60 years of driving the disabled

Thu, 16 May 2013 10:08:01 -0500

Bill Rogers is both a familiar and friendly face to customers who pass through the Jewel-Osco in Park Ridge. By the time his 11 a.m. shift started last Friday, he had already exchanged hellos with half a dozen shoppers at the grocery store.

Girl battling rare disease gets a surprise visit

Thu, 16 May 2013 06:30:21 -0500

After nearly five months in the hospital, Kira Mammoser got a chance on Wednesday, May 8 to see the sun. And some very special visitors.

Park Ridge kicks off cancer walk

Wed, 08 May 2013 10:04:00 -0500

Park Ridge was awash in pink as the very first Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk drew a crowd of over 600 participants looking to raise money and bring attention to cancer research and patient support.

Floodwaters fill Maine Township homes — again

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 05:58:36 -0500

It was a familiar scene Thursday as unincorporated Maine Township once again bore the brunt of heavy rains when floodwaters poured into the Robin Drive and Dee Road subdivisions. “No one can leave their house. We’re all trapped in,” said Robin Drive resident Subul Baig Thursday morning.