Pets and Animals
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Documentary, exhibit about Elgin area's milk-making past, prairie-restoring future to debut June 24Jun 19, 2018 11:00 pm - After two years in the making, the Elgin History Museum documentary and traveling exhibit “Dairies to Prairies” will have its grand premiere at 2 p.m. Sunday, June 24, a...
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Boarding your dog; know the ins and outsJun 19, 2018 11:00 pm - There are times when we just can't take our dogs with us. A trip out of town, vacations to far off places, or a local event like a family wedding that will keep us away ...
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Coyote puppies tagged, examined in Cook CountyJun 19, 2018 11:00 pm - In addition to migrating birds and colorful wildflowers, springtime also means it is coyote puppy season in the Forest Preserves of Cook County. Each spring, wildlife b...
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A forest ranger posed for a selfie with a python he captured. It nearly strangled him.
Jun 19, 2018 1:00 am - The rock python had just killed and eaten a goat, but perhaps more troubling, the reptile had crushed and consumed its meal within shouting distance of a school. Somethi...
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'Amazing Amphibians and Nature's Puzzles' opens June 21 at nature museumJun 17, 2018 11:00 pm - New exhibitions immerse visitors in nature from exotic amphibians to mathematical nuances Submitted by Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum Leap into the world of frogs, toads...
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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...