Pets and Animals
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Sheriff's office identifies men charged after horses found dead, malnourished near MarengoNov 26, 2019 12:00 am - The McHenry County sheriff's office has identified two men facing animal cruelty charges after two horses were found dead and five others severely malnourished last week...
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5 events for $5 (or less): Cosley Zoo's Festival of Lights returns to WheatonNov 25, 2019 10:00 pm - Cosley at Christmastime Take advantage of free seasonal admission during Cosley Zoo's Festival of Lights and Tree Sale. There are special lighted animal figures, plus t...
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2 horses found dead, 5 malnourished in Marengo; survivors brought to Barrington HillsNov 24, 2019 12:00 am - Authorities say two people have been charged with animal cruelty after two horses were found dead and five others severely malnourished at a farm in Marengo. McHenry Cou...
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Speed, complete focus required for dog relay game FlyballNov 20, 2019 10:00 pm - Growing up, Happy, our first family dog, was a mixed breed who loved to play ball. When my father got home from work, the two of them would go outside and the game of "B...
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5 events for $5 (or less): 2019 Chicago Thanksgiving Parade steps off ThursdayNov 19, 2019 5:00 am - Poinsettias aplenty See or purchase from nearly 15 different poinsettia varieties at the "Shades of Crimson" event at Cantigny Park's Greenhouse Conference Room, 1S151 W...
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November is courtship time for deer in forest preservesNov 18, 2019 5:00 am - Ready or not, we have launched into the holiday shopping season. There's no easing into it. By mid-November, we're bombarded by the signs of the season and its imperativ...
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Wauconda students see zoo animals up closeNov 15, 2019 12:00 am - Wauconda Grade School students interacted with the animal kingdom Friday, thanks to a "major contribution" by Bob Sherman of North Barrington, the grandfather of a fourt...
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A rogue cat who 'will not be contained' keeps trying to free his shelter comrades
Nov 14, 2019 12:00 am - Walls and doors can't hold back Quilty, the rogue cat who will not behave. The unruly feline has become famous in recent weeks for sowing chaos at the Houston animal she...
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Thanksgiving feast isn't appropriate for your felinesNov 13, 2019 10:00 pm - Soon it will be a time of thanks and reflection. Let's include our animal companions in our thoughts of thanks. However, we should not be so thankful that we treat them...
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5 events for $5 (or less): Santa and fireworks in Deer ParkNov 13, 2019 9:30 am - Santa's back The Village of Deer Park gets an early jump on the holiday season with Santa's Arrival & Fireworks at the Deer Park Town Center, 20530 N. Rand Road, Deer Pa...