Pets and Animals
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Low-cost pet vaccines available April 11Mar 08, 2020 1:00 am - Vernon Hills police and Lake County Animal Care and Control will offer a low-cost pet vaccination and microchip clinic from 9 a.m. to noon, Saturday, April 11 at the vil...
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I-294 shut down briefly for horse transferMar 06, 2020 12:00 am - Illinois State Police said a portion of I-294 near Rosemont was briefly shut down Friday evening when a horse trailer broke its axle. Police said traffic was halted whil...
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Ecologists are studying elusive river otter in Lake CountyMar 05, 2020 5:00 am - Ecologists are studying elusive river otter in Lake County
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Dog treat fundraiser in Lombard to help Australian animalsMar 05, 2020 4:30 am - In the world of Madison Elementary School in Lombard, a bulldog mascot, dog treats, research, experimentation, Trader Joe's and animal victims of wildfires in Australia ...
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Illinois DNR seeks bluebird monitorsMar 05, 2020 12:00 am - A bluebird monitoring training workshop will be held from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, March 21, at Volo Bog State Natural Area, 28478 W. Brandenburg Road, Ingleside. Volunteer...
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Palatine approves dog rescue and adoption center for former Fortune Kookie buildingMar 03, 2020 4:30 am - A dog rescue and adoption center will take over the former Fortune Kookie Chinese restaurant in Palatine, which closed after a fire about four years ago. Palatine villag...
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Keeping your dog's weight in check critical to Fido's overall healthMar 02, 2020 5:00 am - Losing weight is one of the most popular New Year's resolutions for humans, and it may be one of the best resolutions for dogs, too. Pet obesity is on the rise in the U....
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Help Ducks Unlimited improve Nelson Lake MarshMar 01, 2020 10:00 pm - The Central Kane County Chapter of Ducks Unlimited, which is partnering with the Forest Preserve District of Kane County to revitalize Nelson Lake Marsh, will hold its 1...
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Find out how to distinguish suburban wildlife tracksFeb 27, 2020 6:40 am - As I type this, the ground is covered with a fresh layer of snow. With that in mind, I'm going to write about three mammals that often leave their footprints in suburban...
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Local comfort dog brings love after traumasFeb 24, 2020 5:00 am - Although scientists have discovered that hormones responsible for happiness increase when people interact with animals, it doesn't take scientific studies for dog lovers...