Founded in 1980 by two men - from Arcola, Illinois, and LaGrange, Illinois, the Lawn Rangers are not the first of their kind. The men, Pat Monahan and John O'Halloran, decided that they wanted to be in their hometown parades, the annual Broom Corn Festival parade and the LaGrange Pet Parade, so they started to think about what skills they possessed.
Founded in 1980 by two men from Arcola, Illinois, and LaGrange, Illinois, the Lawn Rangers are not pioneers in their field. The men, Pat Monahan and John O'Halloran, wanted to participate in local parades, such as the Broom Corn Festival parade and the LaGrange Pet Parade, which prompted them to reflect on their abilities.