Pet of the Week

Name: Pirate and Double Dip Species: Cavia porcellus Breed: Guinea Pig Gender: Male Color: White and Black Pirate, and his pal Double Dip, are a very handsome pair of adult male guinea pigs who were brought in by Animal Control with several other guinea pigs. …

19th Century Charitable Association presents scholarships

Oak Park The 19th Century Charitable Association Awarded two scholarships at its annual award luncheon on May 6. The Scholarship Committee presented four-year renewable scholarships to Oak Park-River Forest High School seniors Margaret Blaha and Shourouk Abdalla at the association’s Oak Park headquarters. OPRFHS Superintendent …

BLT casserole: a twist on a classic sandwich

Throwing grass seeds, spreading mulch and cutting back unwieldy vines sets the stage for a welcome onslaught of sunny days, cook-outs and summery cocktails. Planting hardy perennials, flavorful herbs and delicate annuals brighten any yard in advance of the summer entertaining season, but meal planning often takes a backseat during the busy march toward Memorial Day.

Classy trash: Chefs reeling in less popular fish

The National Marine Fisheries Service estimates that one-fifth of the fish caught in U.S. waters are discarded. Lately, sustainability groups like Chefs Collaborative are bringing less celebrated fish like smelt, speckled trout or carp — sometimes called trash fish — into the mainstream.

Useful tips, easy tricks for home repair

Become your own handyman (or handywoman) with these do-it-yourself tips for common household problems.

Let spring go to your head

Cuts, curls, braids, colors, treatments — what’s new to do with hair? There are plenty of possibilities, so we went straight to local experts for advice. Color, said Helen Presman, owner of The Beauty Spot in Lake Forest.

Chefs’ takes on breakfast in bed

Breakfast in bed is the universal “thank you” for Mom on Mother’s Day. The tradition is so widespread that celebrity Chef Emeril Lagasse annually hosts a Breakfast in Bed contest. Lagasse surprises one lucky mom at her home and cooks breakfast for her — in bed.

Oak Park Arms marks Seniors’ Week May 16-23

Oak Park — The residents and staff have organized free events to celebrate Seniors’ Week, from May 16 through May 23, at the retirement community, 408 S. Oak Park Ave.

The month of May is Older Americans Month. As a result, a variety of communities …

Name: Madre Species: Canine Breed: German Shepherd/Mix Age: 5 years, 3 months, 4 days Gender: Female Color: Black/Tan German Shepherd dog lovers, please come and meet me. I’m a beautiful and affectionate gal who came into the shelter as a stray. I used to spend …

A meal worthy of Mother’s Day

Motherhood is a gift. But let’s be honest, some days the gift feels more like opening the misshapen rummage sale sweater your loony aunt Bernice picked out instead of that fetching piece of jewelry you’ve had your eye on.