Pets and Animals
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St. Pat's 5K Run/Pet Parade March 17 to benefit Anderson Animal ShelterJan 22, 2019 10:00 pm - Sign up for the St. Pat's Day 5K and 1-Mile Pet Walk/Parade on Sunday, March 17, to benefit Anderson Animal Shelter. Put your green on and join the annual run/walk along...
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5 things to do for $5 (or less) this week in the suburbsJan 22, 2019 5:00 am - Dog pageant Different breeds of canines compete in the Cool Cluster Dog Shows sponsored by the Chain O' Lakes Kennel Club this weekend at the Lake County Fairgrounds, 10...
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'Not only did that change Joshua's life, it changed Berry's life': How a boy, pony bondedJan 22, 2019 4:33 am - With a smile nearly as wide as his cowboy hat, 8-year-old Joshua Martin ambles into the Arcada Theater in St. Charles, where his movie, "A Pony And His Boy: The Story Of...
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Elevated beds, TVs playing Animal Planet and a spa: Pet resort opening in Palatine PlazaJan 22, 2019 4:00 am - Wall-mounted televisions in overnight suites, elevated beds with cozy blankets and access to a professional spa are among the amenities in Palatine's newest resort. Not ...
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Lecture on saving Blanding's turtle population set for Jan. 24 in Prospect HeightsJan 20, 2019 12:00 am - The Prospect Heights Natural Resources Commission and the Prospect Heights Public Library are co-sponsoring "On the Brink of Extinction, Efforts to Save the Endangered B...
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Lake County Audubon Society presents snowy owl programJan 17, 2019 10:00 pm - The Lake County Audubon Society's Feb. 4 meeting will be from 7:30-9 p.m. at the Libertyville Village Hall and will feature Josh Engel's program "Don't Call me Hedwig: S...
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Fearing floods, Prospect Heights removing beavers, dam from creekJan 17, 2019 12:00 am - Prospect Heights is removing at least two beavers and the dam they've built on McDonald Creek in a local park because of concerns about flooding. The decision is drawin...
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Suburban habitats: Readers' photos of local wildlifeJan 16, 2019 10:00 pm - There is no scientific data that says more and more people look for, post or comment about animals and assorted wildlife. We just know it to be true. Check out our Daily...
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Tips for protecting your dog during winter weatherJan 16, 2019 10:00 pm - "Baby, it's cold outside." Whoever coined that phrase must have lived in our area. Snow is falling and temperatures are dropping. When I let my dog outside, I open the ...
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Learn about snowy owls at program in LibertyvilleJan 16, 2019 12:00 am - Snowy owls will be the topic of the Lake County Audubon Society meeting from 7:30 to 9 p.m. Feb. 4 at the Libertyville village hall, 118 W. Cook Ave. Featured speaker J...