Pets and Animals
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12 things beginning birders should knowMay 08, 2016 11:00 pm - As a hobby, one of the best things about birding is ease of entry. The only essentials are a pair of binoculars and a field guide. For $100 or even less, you could start...
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Blanding's turtle focus of Libertyville eventMay 08, 2016 1:00 am - The Lake County Forest Preserve District's innovative program to recover the elusive Blanding's turtle is the topic of the Green Drinks Libertyville program at 6:30 p.m....
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Kids can build a birdhouse in Hoffman EstatesMay 08, 2016 1:00 am - Children are invited to "Build a Birdhouse," sponsored by the Village of Hoffman Estates Sustainability Commission, at 9 a.m. Saturday, May 14, at the Susan Kenley-Rupno...
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It's a boy! But still no name for dolphin calf at SheddMay 05, 2016 1:00 am - It's a boy! The Shedd Aquarium announced on Thursday that its Pacific white-sided dolphin born on April 18 is male. The Shedd staff says the baby dolphin has passed seve...
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Ready or not, flea season is hereMay 04, 2016 11:00 pm - Your dog has been scratching and biting himself. You use that little comb with tiny teeth and there they are, the little black spots the size of a sesame seed. Flea sea...
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Hoffman Estates has concert for older adults - and dogsMay 04, 2016 3:00 pm - A concert for older adults, with well-known Chicago musician Jack Kramer playing a mix of jazz, classical and popular hits, will be held 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday, May...
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McHenry County Audubon bird walks beginMay 04, 2016 1:00 am - Beginner and experienced bird watchers are invited to join bird walks at Volo Bog State Natural Area, Brandenberg Road east of Route 12, and the McHenry Dam, River Road ...
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A classic love tail: Man rescues dog. Dog rescues man.
May 03, 2016 7:00 am - NEW YORK (AP) - It's a classic love tail: Broken man meets broken dog and together they make life good again. Colin Campbell was a regular guy living a regular life in 2...
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Comfort dog to join Immanuel Lutheran Church in East DundeeMay 03, 2016 5:30 am - Sometimes, all God's creatures are needed to help us through a loss. Last October, Immanuel Lutheran School administrators learned that when they called on a comfort dog...
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Hoffman Estates hosts concert for seniorsMay 03, 2016 1:00 am - Well-known Chicago musician Jack Kramer will play a mix of jazz, classical and popular hits at a concert for older adults, scheduled for 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, May 14...