Pets and Animals
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Constable: How a rescue cat from Hinsdale became one of TV's biggest starsJul 27, 2019 1:00 am - Taking a back seat to the Apollo 11 moon landing in our coverage of things celebrating a 50th anniversary this year leaves Morris the cat in uncharted territory. "He was...
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'Bold and aggressive' coyotes lead forest preserve officials to close part of Libertyville trail to dog walkersJul 25, 2019 1:00 am - The presence of “bold and aggressive” coyotes has led Lake County Forest Preserve District officials to close a section of trail in the Old School Forest Preserve in Lib...
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Fundraiser for horse therapy program in Grayslake SaturdayJul 25, 2019 1:00 am - Equestrian Connection, a nonprofit group that offers therapy sessions with horses, is hosting a wine tasting fundraiser this weekend. The "Horses for Healing" Wine Tasti...
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Harassment of a public official or genuine concern for animals? McHenry County cats at center of flapJul 24, 2019 1:00 am - McHenry County Board of Health member Cindy Gaffney says she and her home-based nonprofit cat shelter are being harassed by a former employee filing what have been unfou...
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Too many cat toys? Here's when to refresh and renewJul 23, 2019 11:00 pm - Our spoiled felines have a lot of toys, and stuff that we may have purchased on a whim. So, how do we decide if these items are still useful or have become clutter aroun...
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Festivals July 26-Aug. 1: DuPage & Lake County Fairs, Algonquin Founders' Days, Little Italy Fest - WestJul 23, 2019 10:01 am - This weekend DuPage County Fair: 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. Friday through Sunday, July 26-28, at the DuPage County Fairgrounds, 2015 Manchester Road, Wheaton. Music, animals, de...
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Food, music, animals and more at the Lake County Fair July 24-28Jul 22, 2019 8:00 am - An array of activities, performances, demonstrations and more returns to Grayslake when the 91st Annual Lake County Fair comes to down Wednesday through Sunday, July 24-...
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Palatine Stables seeking permission to construct barn dedicated to hay storageJul 22, 2019 1:00 am - Palatine Park District's stable operation wants to build the facility's first hay barn that would expand the amount of feed available for horses living on the property a...
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Palatine Public Library District hosting 'Dog Daze of Summer'Jul 21, 2019 1:00 am - Palatine Public Library District will host a free adult program "Dog Daze of Summer" from 7 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, July 24. A dog aficionado will discuss the characteristi...
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Twice rejected, backyard chickens back on table in Rolling MeadowsJul 19, 2019 5:27 am - A little more than a year after city leaders rejected calls to allow backyard chickens, a new Rolling Meadows council is open to the idea. Former Alderman Rob Banger Jr....