Pets and Animals
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Learn about Anderson Humane Wildlife Center at Izaak Walton League meetingOct 28, 2023 11:00 pm - On Tuesday, Nov. 7, the Elgin Chapter of the Izaak Walton League will host Stephanie Franczak from the Anderson Humane Wildlife Center. The program will begin at 7 p.m. ...
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Kane County Animal Control to offer vaccine, microchip clinicOct 26, 2023 1:00 am - On Saturday, Oct. 28, the Kane County Animal Control will hold its final low-cost rabies vaccine and microchip clinic of the year. The drive-through clinic will be 10 a....
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Thrive Pet Healthcare opens 24/7 emergency veterinary hospital in Hoffman EstatesOct 24, 2023 1:00 am - Thrive Pet Healthcare, a network of more than 380 veterinary hospitals in 37 states, is opening Thrive Pet Healthcare Specialists in Hoffman Estates. The multi-discipli...
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Wee Little Paws Inn celebrates first year with Halloween party for smaller dogsOct 16, 2023 11:00 pm - Wee Little Paws Inn Crystal Lake, providing daycare, grooming and boarding for the smaller dog, is celebrating its first anniversary on Thursday, Oct. 19, with an open h...
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St. Charles teen rising to national level in competitive horse riding
Oct 09, 2023 11:00 pm - St. Charles North High School student-athlete Alyssa Watanapongse is competing at the national level, but not on a North Stars team. Watanapongse, 16, is a Saddle Seat E...
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A tropical visitor to Illinois is creating a buzz among suburban birdersOct 08, 2023 11:00 pm - There was a time when birders had to travel to Florida, or points further south, to glimpse a limpkin. But this year, Illinois avian enthusiasts needn't travel far to ob...
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Grand Subaru hosts a pet adoption event with Animal Rescue FoundationOct 08, 2023 11:00 pm - It a great time to bring your pet into the store for a fun day out or find room in your heart and home to foster or give a forever home to a pet in need on Saturday, Oct...
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DuPage Forest Preserve District takes pragmatic approach to safely reducing light pollutionOct 03, 2023 11:00 pm - At a recent board meeting, the Forest Preserve District of DuPage County reaffirmed its commitment to the dark sky movement and to complying with the best-practice guide...
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Best Bets: Dave Chappelle, 'HYPROV,' Brian Setzer, Phillip PhillipsOct 03, 2023 3:00 pm - Chappelle's show With Friday night nearly sold out, a Saturday show was added to comedian Dave Chappelle's live tour to the United Center, 1901 W. Madison St., Chic...
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Drew, a 24-year-old bison at Lords Park Zoo in Elgin, has diedOct 02, 2023 1:00 am - A 24-year-old bison at Lords Park Zoo in Elgin passed away last week. Drew, who arrived at the zoo in 2013, fell Wednesday and was unable to get up. After a veterinary ...