Wednesday Journal – George Obituary

Much-loved Oak Park Conservatory parrot has flown over the rainbow bridge

by Stacey Sheridan

The Park District of Oak Park has lost one of its most beloved — and colorful — residents. George, the double yellow-headed Amazon parrot, died on Aug. 26…

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