Pets and Animals
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4-H has gone to the dogs, and that's a good thingSep 26, 2017 11:00 pm - More than 150 dogs competed with their owners for championship honors in the 2017 Illinois 4-H State Dog Show held Aug. 26 and 27 at the Dog Training Club of Champaign U...
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Endangered osprey spotted at Prospect Heights sloughSep 24, 2017 11:00 pm - The Prospect Heights Natural Resources Commission announced the sighting of an endangered osprey bird at the Prospect Heights slough during a local bird walk co-sponsore...
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Effort to allow backyard chickens in Des Plaines diesSep 21, 2017 1:00 am - A languishing effort to let Des Plaines residents raise backyard chickens has ended. A couple of factors may have played a role in ending the weekslong debate: a nation...
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Barkapalooza supports West Suburban Humane SocietySep 20, 2017 1:00 am - Take a walk with your dog and give other dogs - and cats - a leg up on Sunday morning. The proverbial welcome mat will be rolled out for dogs - and their people - at th...
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Nature's clean up crewSep 20, 2017 1:00 am - "Vultures: Nature's Clean Up Crew" is the topic of the Lake County Audubon Society's first meeting of the new program year from 7:30 to 9 p.m. Monday, Oct. 2 at the Libe...
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Alpaca Farm Days coming Barrington this weekendSep 19, 2017 1:00 am - National Alpaca Farm Days will be celebrated from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 23 and Sunday, Sept. 24, at SafeHouse Farm, 25550 Cuba Road in Barrington. The family...
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Every dog has its day at the Batavia Bark ParkSep 17, 2017 11:00 pm - On Saturday, Sept. 23, the Batavia Park District will dedicate newly added agility equipment from 10 a.m. to noon at the Bark Park, courtesy of a generous donation made ...
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Forest preserve launches 'Adopt a Turtle' programSep 14, 2017 11:00 pm - Kane Forest Preserve District launches 'Adopt a Turtle' program
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Editorial: Farewell to elephants, kings of the circusSep 14, 2017 11:00 pm - It was in early November 2001 when the Ringling Bros. Barnum & Bailey Circus saw the perfect opportunity for a stunt in the suburbs. The circus was in Rosemont for its a...
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Disaster preparedness, especially with pets, is key to survivalSep 13, 2017 11:00 pm - My niece, Courtney, and her family, who live in Illinois, near St. Louis, have a large orange bag in their basement that contains emergency supplies. They got the bag fr...