Pets and Animals
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Pets are back: Biden's 2 dogs settle in at White House
Jan 26, 2021 5:00 am - WASHINGTON - The patter of paws is being heard in the White House again following the arrival of President Joe Biden's dogs Champ and Major. The two German shepherds are...
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Constable: Legendary stray touched hearts, reached heightsJan 26, 2021 4:30 am - A legend in the wilds of Oak Brook, Rusty the stray dog captured hearts and eluded authorities during his years on the lam in the land of gated communities and office pa...
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Pets are back: Biden's 2 dogs settle in at White House
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Deer Park lifts ban on beehivesJan 22, 2021 12:00 am - Fresh honey lovers in Deer Park, rejoice: The local ban on backyard beekeeping has been repealed. The village board on Thursday unanimously voted to delete a provision i...
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Sleepy Hollow dog home after five-day search - and a dramatic rescueJan 19, 2021 4:30 am - Through five days of searching for their beloved dog, Jennifer and Rich English saw their emotions swing an unbearable number of times between hope and hopelessness. Mir...
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Be aware of any changes in your senior feline's healthJan 13, 2021 10:00 pm - Our middle-aged and senior felines need an extra measure of tender, loving care, complimented by extra veterinary care. As our felines get older, we need to be aware of...
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DuPage Birding Club offers tools, games for learning about birdsJan 12, 2021 10:00 pm - The DuPage Birding Club is offering new tools for schools (K-12), home-schoolers, libraries, senior centers, scouting clubs, and other organizations that want to engage ...
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Meet the blue jay, the intelligent rascal of the bird worldJan 12, 2021 5:00 am - When it comes to blue jays, there seem to be two schools of thought. One group thinks they are bullies that intimidate other birds, blah, blah, blah. Obviously, I don't ...
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Why lab tests are an important part of a pet examJan 11, 2021 5:00 am - Just as people visit their doctors annually, it is important for pets to visit their veterinarian at least once each year for a preventative care exam, too. The vet will...
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With two dogs killed and rising sightings, Palatine hires a coyote specialistJan 11, 2021 12:00 am - The village of Palatine has hired an urban coyote specialist in response to increasing sightings and the killing of two dogs in the last month. Officials also are asking...