Pets and Animals
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A jellyfish's meal begins with a poisonous stingDec 03, 2017 10:00 pm - "Why do jellyfish sting, and how do they eat?" asked a young patron from the Grayslake Area Public Library District. Jellyfish are really simple creatures. They don't ha...
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Pooch comedy troupe brings out the laughs in BataviaDec 03, 2017 12:00 am - Johnny Peers and the Muttville Comix kept attendees in stitches Sunday at the Batavia Public Library. Peers and the Comix is a slapstick comedy act like no other. Peers ...
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How to protect a rare birdDec 02, 2017 12:00 am - Efforts to restore the whooping crane population is the topic from 7:30 to 9 p.m. Monday, Dec. 4 at the Lake County Audubon Society's monthly meeting at the Libertyville...
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New Rolling Meadows police dog hits the streetsNov 30, 2017 12:00 am - In eight months on the job, new Rolling Meadows Mayor Len Prejna has sworn in a new aldermen and firefighters, but he admits the swearing-in ceremony of a new member of ...
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Animal shelter needs volunteers during holidaysNov 29, 2017 10:00 pm - Every year Christmas in July rolls around and, as consumers, we accept it as fun retail hype. Then comes fall with all of its decorations, which are right across the ai...
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Fall is a great time to bake for petsNov 21, 2017 10:00 pm - This time of the year, we're all thinking about giving thanks, family, tradition, and food. While making dinner on Thanksgiving for family and friends may have been the...
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Heartland Animal Shelter offers pictures with Santa Paws and Mrs. Claus Dec. 2Nov 18, 2017 10:00 pm - Santa Paws and Mrs. Claus know your pets have been nice, not naughty, and they can't wait to meet them! Bring your pet to Heartland Animal Shelter Saturday, Dec. 2, 1-4...
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Dogs put through their paces at St. Charles eventNov 18, 2017 12:00 am - The Fox Valley Dog Training Club began its two-day run of obedience and rally trials Saturday at the Kane County Fairgrounds in St. Charles. Dogs competed in five rally ...
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Barb's Precious Rescue Hosts "Adopt a Senior Cat" MonthNov 16, 2017 10:00 pm - Barbs Precious Rescue and Adoption Center (BPRAC), Palatine, has designated the month of November as "Adopt a Senior Cat" month at the rescue. Kittens and younger cats ...
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Probation for former Elgin man who threw, injured puppyNov 16, 2017 12:00 am - A former Elgin man who was charged with breaking his pit bull puppy's leg after complaining about the dog's surgery bill on social media has pleaded guilty to a reduced ...