Pets and Animals
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8 local exotic animal sightings that show Humboldt Park alligator not so rareJul 10, 2019 1:00 am - Local alligator wranglers are trying to capture a 4-to-5 foot alligator that's swimming in Chicago's Humboldt Park Lagoon, but it's not the only surprising critter found...
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Tips to keep your cat healthy during summerJul 09, 2019 11:00 pm - As much as we try to provide a feline-friendly home, sometimes we encounter problems that occur annually because of different holidays or seasons. Summer, for example, b...
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Alligator spotted in Chicago park lagoon
Jul 09, 2019 1:00 am - Authorities on Tuesday were attempting to rescue a small alligator in Chicago's Humboldt Park Lagoon. Several witnesses said they saw the creature about 4 p.m. as it sur...
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Crazy about canines? Dog Days returns to Libertyville July 12-14Jul 08, 2019 1:00 am - The village of Libertyville's Dog Days of Summer is back. This annual event is celebrating its 11th year featuring Dock Dogs National Canine Aquatic Jumping competition...
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Fox Valley Wildlife Center to be featured at Lords Park Zoo July 14Jul 07, 2019 11:00 pm - The Elgin Public Museum and Lords Park Zoo offer a variety of programs on animals this summer. For details, call (847) 741-6655 or visit www.elginpublicmuseum.org. U...
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Aurora's Phillips Park Zoo provides a colorful oasisJul 05, 2019 1:00 am - River otters. Gray wolves. A mountain lion. Even an alligator. You can find them all - and many other creatures ranging from bald eagles to great horned owls and from l...
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Chicago Dogs host dog-friendly games in RosemontJul 05, 2019 1:00 am - The Chicago Dogs will host two "Bark at the Ballpark" dog-friendly games this season at Impact Field in Rosemont. The first is Wednesday, July 10, during a doubleheader,...
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Safety experts: Amateur fireworks, even sparklers, not worth the risk, and even inflame PTSDJul 02, 2019 1:00 am - Year after year, health and public safety officials deliver a consistent message in early July - both legal and illegal fireworks are dangerous and not worth the risk of...
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Why do some dogs bark a lot? Some are just chattyJul 01, 2019 11:00 pm - “Why do dogs sometimes bark a lot? I have a Yorkie!” commented a young patron from the Grayslake Area Public Library. The dog days are coming soon — the summer swelter t...
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Doggie Divine's new location offers offers drive-up serviceJun 30, 2019 11:00 pm - St. Charles pet groomer's covered drive-up offers convenient pickup for owners