Pets and Animals
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Meet Hatty, Cook County's canine companion for crime victimsNov 01, 2019 5:30 am - Gentle, friendly and cuddly probably aren't the words you'd expect when hearing a description of the latest staffing addition at the office responsible for prosecuting s...
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Randall Oaks Zoo mourns the loss of its Clydesdale, AnnieOct 31, 2019 11:00 pm - The staff at Randall Oaks Zoo in West Dundee is saddened to announce the recent passing of its beloved Clydesdale, Annie, a prominent resident who lived at the zoo since...
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Why you're seeing more coyotes this time of yearOct 30, 2019 11:00 pm - Young coyotes leave their parents in search of mates and territories to call their own between now and February, which means residents might see more of them, according ...
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Photographing black felines takes practice - and luckOct 30, 2019 11:00 pm - Black cats and kittens take a significantly longer time to adopt or rehome. Felines of color and patterns are adopted much more quickly. Coat color may just be a curse f...
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How do you help endangered gorillas? With lots of human help
Oct 29, 2019 7:00 am - KINIGI, Rwanda - Deep in the rainforest of Volcanoes National Park, a 23-year-old female gorilla named Kurudi feeds on a stand of wild celery. She bends the green stalks...
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New book tells stories of local canines that provide comfort after national tragediesOct 29, 2019 6:00 am - New book tells stories of local canines that provide comfort after national tragedies
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5 events for $5 (or less): All Animal Expo returns to WheatonOct 29, 2019 6:00 am - Season's greetings More than 60 artisans and gourmet food vendors gather to sell their wares for a special Holiday Market this weekend at the Wilder Mansion, 211 S....
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Halloween can be a stressful time for our petsOct 24, 2019 1:00 am - Through the years, we've collected lots of photos of our dogs dressed in Halloween costumes. Bourbon, our Doberman-shepherd mix, looking nonplused in his Halloween scar...
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Costumes on parade: Drumline to lead Halloween procession through downtown Glen EllynOct 23, 2019 6:00 am - The cuteness factor is likely to surge in downtown Glen Ellyn Saturday when children don Halloween costumes and march in the village's holiday parade. The procession is ...
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Some tips to make Halloween decor less scary for wildlifeOct 22, 2019 11:00 pm - Fake cobwebs and some other spooky, outdoor Halloween decorations meant as harmless fun can do real damage to wildlife. Halloween spending has skyrocketed in recent year...