Pets and Animals
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Dog Days of Summer off to a splashJul 09, 2015 1:00 am - The seventh annual Dog Days of Summer celebration kicked off Thursday in downtown Libertyville with local dogs participating in a fun jump. The event combines family-fri...
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Dogs' sleep patterns are like humansJul 08, 2015 11:00 pm - The sight of a dog sleeping on the hearth in front of a roaring fire conjures up images of peace, security and comfort. My images of a sleeping dog are of Arlie, our mi...
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Arlington Heights pet store exempt from puppy mill ban, for nowJul 07, 2015 5:30 am - A pet store in Arlington Heights was granted a reprieve from the Cook County puppy mill ordinance for now, but trustees said they will be addressing the issue again soon...
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Moving Picture: Vet makes house calls for your petJul 06, 2015 11:00 am - From as early as grade school, Dr. James Bascharon knew that he wanted to be just like his dad - a veterinarian. His father, Dr. Amin Bascharon, who came to the U.S. fro...
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Budget-friendly fun: 'Carry On' with free Kansas concertJul 01, 2015 6:00 am - Free 'Carry on' Kansas - the prog-rock band behind such hits as "Dust in the Wind" and "Carry On Wayward Son" - plays as part of the Elk Grove Village Midsumme...
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Meet the couple that fell in love at historic Wadsworth feed millJul 01, 2015 1:00 am - Wadsworth shop nourishes animals, preserves history and, as it so happens, breeds romance
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Tips on how to keep your curious cat safe at homeJun 30, 2015 11:00 pm - You share your home with a feline or two. You acknowledge that items can no longer be left on the counters. Cabinets must be closed or locked. Plants are moved up high. ...
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Deer collisions deadly for motorcycle ridersJun 30, 2015 5:30 am - Crashes make them the deadliest animal in the country
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Keep birds in mind while landscapingJun 30, 2015 1:00 am - Attracting birds to your backyard can go beyond setting out birdfeeders, said a University of Illinois Extension horticulture educator. "Creating a landscape that welco...
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Dogs ready to help scared victims in courtJun 28, 2015 1:00 am - Illinois could be one of a few states allowing comfort dogs to help during testimony in sex cases