Pets and Animals
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Bentley's Pet Stuff opens this week in AlgonquinJun 17, 2018 11:00 pm - A new store catering to your favorite furry friends is set for its grand opening along the Randall Road corridor this weekend. Bentley's Pet Stuff is opening Friday, Jun...
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A primer on pollinators, and why we should protect themJun 14, 2018 11:00 pm - What would shortcake be without strawberries? A BLT without tomatoes? A margarita without tequila? Halloween without pumpkins? This is what our world would be like witho...
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Summer reading fun at Elgin zooJun 14, 2018 1:00 am - Children, parents and grandparents gathered Thursday at Lords Park Zoo in Elgin to listen to stories about animals and get a chance to visit them, too. "Stories Under th...
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More food, treats aimed at keeping aging felines healthyJun 13, 2018 11:00 pm - Every time I go to the pet store for supplies and treats for my felines, I am shocked by the added new products in both food and treats. Most of the new products are hi...
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Warrenville woman rememebered for saving horsesJun 13, 2018 1:00 am - A celebration of life will be held Saturday for Barbara Honeyman James, who is being remembered for her grit, positive attitude and efforts to rescue horses from slaught...
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Raccoon that scaled St. Paul tower will be released back into wild
Jun 13, 2018 1:00 am - ST. PAUL, Minn. - A raccoon that became an internet sensation by scaling a 25-story office tower in downtown St. Paul was safely trapped early Wednesday, and animal con...
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Exotic bird shop opens in downtown Arlington HeightsJun 13, 2018 1:00 am - Alexis Highland has had a love for raising birds ever since they were her family pets growing up in Warrenville. That led to going away to college and a memorable study ...
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Pets OK at suburban farmers markets? Some say noJun 12, 2018 5:30 am - The combination of pets and fresh produce marks the start of summer at many of the dozens of farmers markets across the suburbs. The appeal of bringing the family pooch ...
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What to know before signing up for a pet subscription boxJun 10, 2018 1:00 am - The doorbell rings. Your dog barks up a storm as the delivery person drops off a package. But unlike the other times your loyal companion watched as you received a deliv...
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Are police dogs another victim of the opioid epidemic?Jun 08, 2018 5:30 am - Naloxone: It's not just for people. While the national opioid epidemic claims 115 human lives a day, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, there's...