Pets and Animals
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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...
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'Mane Event' to feature 'Melodies and Manes' March 14Feb 23, 2020 10:00 pm - Field of Dreams Horse Rescue and Adoption, a 501(c)(3) Kane County equine rescue, will hold its 13th annual "Mane Event" on Saturday, March 14. It will begin at 6 p.m. a...
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5 fun weekend events: Suds up at the Lake County Craft Beer Fest in GrayslakeFeb 21, 2020 5:00 am - The Lincoln State Cat Club's 59th annual Cat Show returns to St. Charles, the Lake County Craft Beer Festival returns to Grayslake and Scott Simon of NPR's "Weekend Edit...
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2020 Bird of the Year: Cedar waxwing ... or is it?Feb 21, 2020 5:00 am - It's official. Cedar waxwing is the 2020 Bird of the Year, declared by the American Birding Association on Jan. 12. I attended the ABA's Sunday afternoon "reveal party,...
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Meet cats of all kinds and learn about them at Lincoln State Cat ShowFeb 20, 2020 5:00 am - "One cat just leads to another." - Ernest Hemingway A clowder of cats - house cats, show cats, agile cats, cats that win ribbons, cats that fly in for the occasion and r...