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Historical society plans Zook yard sale

By Annemarie Mannion | May 17 at 10:53 a.m.

Fans who delight in the whimsy of buildings designed by noted architect and former Hinsdale resident R. Harold Zook may be able to take a … Read more ›

The stone statue of the Virgin Mary at Immaculata High School is seen in this June 1965 photo by Harold Allen. (Provided by the Library of Congress)

Statue’s homecoming proposal receives warm reception

By Jennifer Delgado | April 26 at 11:52 a.m.

Several hundred dollars have been raised to restore and reassemble a near-century old statue depicting the Virgin Mary, which prominently stood above the front doors … Read more ›

Spectators bid farewell to the once deemed unsinkable Titanic on April 10, 1912. (Photo courtesy of Ullstein Bild/Roger Viollet)
From the community

Science Connections: Lake Michigan Almost as Cold as Titanic's Grave Site

By Science in Society | April 13 at 4:01 p.m.

By Will Mendelson/Medill News Service After striking an iceberg 375 miles south of Newfoundland, it took less than three hours for the legendary Titanic to … Read more ›

The stone statue of the Virgin Mary at Immaculata High School is seen in this June 1965 photo by Harold Allen. (Provided by the Library of Congress)

Immaculata alums, local group bringing statue to Iannelli Studios

By Jennifer Delgado | April 10 at 10:46 a.m.

Alumni from Immaculata High School in Chicago have inquired for decades about a stone statue of the Virgin Mary, a fixture suspended above the building’s … Read more ›

Burt Olsson will demonstrate how early 20th Century Park Ridge metalcrafters created fine jewelry and silver for the legendary Kalo Shop on Friday, March 16 at the Park Ridge Public Library. He and Herb Zuegel from the Kalo Foundation will present their popular program, "The Amazing Heritage of Park Ridge" at 10 a.m..
From the community

Kalo Foundation offers new opportunities to learn about Park Ridge's artistic heritage

By Anne Lunde | March 12 at 2:20 p.m.

The Kalo Foundation of Park Ridge is offering several opportunities to learn about the Artists’ Colony which helped to establish the city’s reputation a century … Read more ›

Judy Barclay reacts while opening a photo, which was donated by the Ricard Nickel Committee, depicting Iannelli's original studios. (Jennifer Delgado/Tribune)

Donations further Iannelli Studios Heritage Center’s mission

By Jennifer Delgado | March 6 at 6:00 a.m.

Members of the Kalo Foundation gathered recently to accept posters, photos and letterhead donated to the Iannelli Studios Heritage Center. The items span Alfonso Iannelli’s … Read more ›

Park Ridge to recognize 100-year-old houses

By Jennifer Delgado | Feb. 3 at 12:29 p.m.

A Park Ridge commission will formally recognize houses that are 100-years or older as a way to get the community more involved and excited about … Read more ›

Alfonso Iannelli's home and studio, seen here, along with the William Malone home have been nominated for landmark status in Park Ridge. The council will vote on the measures in mid-January. (Jennifer Delgado/Tribune)

Iannelli, Malone homes inch closer toward landmark status

By Jennifer Delgado | Dec. 9, 2011 at 3:20 p.m.

The homes of famed artist Alfonso Iannelli and William Malone — the second mayor of Park Ridge — could be local landmarks if the City … Read more ›

From the community

Summit of Uptown Hosts Salute to Veterans

By Dick Barton | Oct. 15, 2011 at 10:31 a.m.

Everyone is invited to honor our veterans at a variety of activities that are planned for Nov. 7 -11 at The Summit of Uptown, 10 … Read more ›

Inside the Iannelli Studio (Photo provided by The Kalo Foundation.)

Public invited to Iannelli open house

By Jennifer Delgado | Oct. 7, 2011 at 3:49 p.m.

The community will be able to view the interior of Alfonso Iannelli’s home and studio next week as a thank you from the Kalo Foundation, … Read more ›

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