Pets and Animals
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Lack of oxygen leads to fish kill at Butler LakeAug 22, 2018 1:00 am - Treatment in Butler Lake depleted oxygen
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Meet Kiko, the paralyzed Chihuahua who found a forever home with a former vet techAug 21, 2018 11:00 pm - There's a reason we've taken a lot of towels, blankets and clothes to the Anderson Animal Shelter in South Elgin through the years, or made donations in various ways thr...
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Protect birds by reining in cats
Aug 21, 2018 7:00 am - Although some cat owners still let their pets roam free, the felines are a leading cause of bird mortality, and bird and cat proponents agree that both species are safer...
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Des Plaines likely to allow beekeeping for educational purposesAug 21, 2018 1:00 am - Thousands more honeybees likely will be buzzing in Des Plaines by next year. A majority of aldermen agreed Monday the city should allow beekeeping for educational purpo...
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Des Plaines officials consider allowing beekeepingAug 20, 2018 5:30 am - Should Des Plaines allow beekeeping in the city? That's a question city officials will debate today in a discussion of whether the current rules, which effectively ban i...
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Wasps are beautiful but deadly in the bug worldAug 19, 2018 11:00 pm - As summer winds down, the kids are back in school and our summer reading lists are exhausted. How about a story of beauty, intrigue, and deceit to spice things up? You ...
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Why the rabbit population is peaking in the suburbsAug 19, 2018 11:00 pm - In recent months, I have heard folks comment on the abundance of rabbits in their yards. Eastern cottontails, our resident rabbit species, use habitats that can be found...
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How to pick the best litter for your catAug 16, 2018 8:00 am - Lately, I have been hearing debates about the environmental impact of the manufacturing process of cat litter and its impact upon disposal. The people having these discu...
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How Campton Hills woman is helping save monarch butterfliesAug 14, 2018 5:30 am - When Wendy Waddick first noticed a monarch caterpillar gut-crawling on a milkweed plant at her Campton Hills home, it sparked her curiosity about the colorful insects. “...
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New in Naperville: An indoor dog park and pool for playtime with petsAug 10, 2018 5:00 am - If the bond between you and your pet needs some TLC, a new Naperville business may have the fix. It's an indoor dog park and swimming pool - but not a doggy day care - ...