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Animal cruelty charge dropped against owner of Wheeling pet daycare after dog’s death in van

By Eric Peterson
Sep 25, 2026 4:05 pm - Prosecutors Friday dropped their charge of misdemeanor cruelty to animals against the owner of a Wheeling pet daycare business.
Wheaton’s Gary UMC to hold Pet Blessing Oct. 4

Submitted by Janet Mathis
Sep 22, 2026 1:29 pm - Gary United Methodist Church will hold its annual "Blessing of the Animals" service on Oct. 4, welcoming all pets and even stuffed animals for individual blessings in the church courtyard.
A third beluga whale rescued from Canada has died at Shedd; a fourth died last week in Spain

By Adriana Pérez
Sep 22, 2026 10:26 am - A fourth whale out of 30 rescued from a troubled Canadian marine park has died. It is the third rescued whale to die at Shedd Aquarium after being transferred there this summer for rehabilitation. A longtime resident beluga also died at the aquarium in recent weeks.
Phillips Park Zoo in Aurora works with newly-founded foundation to purchase porcupines

By Addison Wright
Sep 21, 2026 1:09 pm - Phillips Park Zoo in Aurora and its new supporting organization, the Phillips Park Foundation, are partnering to raise funds for the zoo to acquire two African crested porcupines, officials said.
After multiple deer die from disease, East Dundee paying company to remove them

By Gloria Casas
Sep 18, 2026 1:28 pm - East Dundee is budgeting $8,000 for the removal of deer dying on private and public property from a disease spread through insects.
Why a small piece of land will help protect egret and heron rookery in Antioch Township

By Mick Zawislak
Sep 10, 2026 6:38 am - A small but important acquisition by the Lake County Forest Preserve District will provide further protection for a heron and egret rookery near Antioch.
Wheeling pet care business halts van service following dog’s death

By Russell Lissau
Sep 08, 2026 2:07 pm - A Wheeling pet care business has temporarily stopped its chauffeur service following the death of a client’s dog.
How long do birds really live? For wild birds, the first year is especially perilous

By Jeff Reiter, Words on Birds
Sep 08, 2026 7:56 am - Most wild birds do not live much beyond birth. First-year mortality is said to be around 75%. Juvenile birds are nearly defenseless against predators and lack experience in finding food and shelter .For those that survive, life is challenging.
1 charged after dog left in van dies, police say

By Russell Lissau
Sep 04, 2026 11:08 am - The owner of a Wheeling pet care business was arrested after a client’s dog was left in a van and died, police said Friday.
Two more belugas die at Shedd Aquarium, officials announce

By Tess Kenny
Sep 03, 2026 7:51 am - Two additional beluga whales have died at Shedd Aquarium, the facility shared late Wednesday. The announcement comes just over a week after the death of another member of...

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