Pets and Animals
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Chicagoland Family Pet Expo draws animal lovers to Arlington ParkMar 15, 2019 1:00 am - From pups to pigs, the critters at the Chicagoland Family Pet Expo in Arlington Heights are greeting visitors all weekend long. The expo runs through Sunday at Arlington...
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St. Pat's 5K Run/Pet Parade March 17 to benefit Anderson Animal ShelterMar 10, 2019 11:00 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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How do you keep felines from jumping on countertops?Mar 06, 2019 10:00 pm - New feline adopters often ask, "How do I keep the cat off the kitchen counters and from atop the refrigerator and stove?" Even supposedly savvy feline caretakers may sa...
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Baby farm animals steal the show at Kline Creek FarmMar 03, 2019 12:00 am - Tapping maple trees and demonstrating maple sugaring was supposed to be the main attraction Sunday at Kline Creek Farm in West Chicago. However, subfreezing temperatures...
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Birding diary details adventures of a woodcock watcherFeb 28, 2019 10:00 pm - By Mark Spreyer Daily Herald correspondent You've got to love a bird with monikers such as timberdoodle and bogsucker. It is most commonly known as the American woodcock...
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Police: Round Lake Park woman charged with animal cruelty, filing false police reportFeb 28, 2019 12:00 am - A Round Lake Park woman was charged with misdemeanor animal cruelty and filing a false police report after she lied about the ownership of her injured dog, authorities s...
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It's important to exercise your dog, even during winterFeb 26, 2019 10:00 pm - With record-breaking cold temperatures, strong winds, and snow, winter continues in our area. But we're still out walking our dogs. Dog people are lucky because walking ...
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Wisconsin man charged with shooting dog in Fox LakeFeb 26, 2019 12:00 am - A Wisconsin man faces up to three years in prison if found guilty at trial of shooting a dog in the head, wrapping it in plastic and a blanket, and throwing it in the tr...
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Lincoln State Cat Show in St. Charles fetes the finicky petsFeb 23, 2019 12:00 am - The 58th annual Lincoln State Cat Show held Saturday at the Kane County Fairgrounds in St. Charles honored "Rescue Super Heroes." The show featured more than 200 purebre...
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5 things to do this weekend in the suburbsFeb 22, 2019 9:00 am - Prepare to be impressed by Jay Pharoah's impressions and comedy this weekend at Rosemont's Zanies. Or take part in an escape room or ax throwing as part of the Lake Coun...