Pets and Animals
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Sled dogs, birds of prey and ponies draw interest at Winterfest in PalatineJan 17, 2026 5:05 pm - Animals, including birds of prey, sled dogs and ponies, were the main draw during the annual Salt Creek Park District Winterfest at Twin Lakes Recreation Area in Palatine Saturday.
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Get behind-the-scenes look at Illinois’ first freshwater mussel conservation centerJan 09, 2026 7:23 pm - The Forest Preserve District of DuPage County is offering rare behind-the-scenes tours of its Urban Stream Research Center at Blackwell Forest Preserve in Warrenville on Saturday, Jan. 17, giving visitors an up-close look at how ecologists are restoring the region’s aquatic ecosystems.
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Woodstock family adopts husky rescued from icy pond
Jan 06, 2026 1:40 pm - Flash, the wandering husky rescued from a frigid pond in St. Charles Township last month, has found his forever home in Woodstock.
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Facts Matter: Colbert not shifting from late-night host to dog rescuerJan 03, 2026 9:49 am - Late-night talk show host Stephen Colbert occasionally airs a segment on his show named “Rescue Dog Rescue,” in which he and a celebrity guest feature various dogs up for...
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Pet rescues sound alarm for more foster homes throughout suburbsJan 01, 2026 2:33 pm - Officials from suburban pet rescue groups say there is a growing need for more foster homes in the region.
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‘You will be missed’: Retired Des Plaines police dog Bane has diedDec 29, 2025 7:34 pm - A retired Des Plaines police dog died Saturday, the department announced.
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Aurora animal control division to launch pets-for-veterans programDec 29, 2025 4:25 pm - The city of Aurora’s Animal Care and Control Division will launch a Pets For Vets Program to waive adoption fees for Illinois veterans to adopt one cat or dog every two years.
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Why gray squirrels and black walnuts go together so wellDec 28, 2025 3:00 am - For many years, we’ve been finding black walnut bits on the benches surrounding our campfire circle. I know where the walnuts come from and I know gray squirrels are eating them.
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The ‘best birds’ of 2025: Snowy Owl, Mountain Bluebird and more arrived this yearDec 26, 2025 2:00 am - As 2025 comes to a close, “Words on Birds” columnist Jeff Reiter takes a look back at the year in birding.
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Dog tests positive for rabies in Cook CountyDec 23, 2025 1:10 pm - Cook County is reporting a dog has tested positive for rabies, the first in more than 60 years.