Pets and Animals
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America's fattest bear has now been crownedOct 13, 2018 7:25 am - An Alaskan brown bear known as 409 Beadnose had her hands full with two new cubs in the summer of 2016. They remained at her side when she emerged from hibernation last ...
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Suburban habitats: Readers' photos of local wildlifeOct 11, 2018 11:00 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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Pets for U.S. Heroes to host Veterans Day adoption event Nov. 11 with Hinsdale Humane SocietyOct 11, 2018 11:00 pm - Pets for U.S. Heroes, an organization devoted to facilitating the adoption of homeless animals to veterans and first responders, will hold a Veterans Day adoption event ...
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Could your dog pass the Canine Good Citizen Test?Oct 10, 2018 11:00 pm - I can't believe it's been several years since my dog, Kasey, earned his Canine Good Citizen Certificate by passing the Canine Good Citizen Test. Kasey joined an ever-gr...
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Lake County's Simba is nation's first public defender's office dogOct 10, 2018 5:30 am - Lake County's Simba helps kids as the nation's first public defender's office dog
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5 things to do for $5 (or less) this week in the suburbsOct 09, 2018 6:00 am - Fun for fall The Cantigny Fall Festival features hayrides, a beer tent, a craft show with more than 70 vendors, music from the Banjo Buddies and Riverside Ramblers, plan...
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Birders invited to Big SitOct 09, 2018 1:00 am - Birders are invited to bring a lawn chair and binoculars to The Big Sit from 6:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 14 at the Powers-Walker House at Glacial Park in Ringwoo...
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All creatures great and small: Chicago Pet Show opens Oct. 13 in LibertyvilleOct 08, 2018 11:00 pm - Combining 30 years experience organizing more than 200 consumer event shows with a love of pets, Peggy Ruh of Yorkville and her staff are bringing the annual Chicago Pet...
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Four-foot alligator pulled from Lake Michigan in WaukeganOct 08, 2018 1:00 am - When it comes to aquatic life, the waters of Lake Michigan are best known for its salmon, trout and perch. So you can imagine the surprise Monday when authorities in Wau...
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Burlington Central High becomes a regional hub for veterinary science educationOct 06, 2018 1:00 am - Editor’s note: Suburban Education Lab is an occasional series focusing on innovative programs at suburban schools, colleges and universities, often tackling common, ...