Pets and Animals
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No more bull: Escaped bovine recaptured after six days on the lam in Barrington HillsAug 31, 2023 1:00 am - The 1,600-pound bull that escaped a Barrington Hills resident's property last Friday was located and wrangled by a professional Thursday afternoon, police said. Accordin...
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Huntley man pleads guilty to cruelty to raccoonAug 31, 2023 1:00 am - A Huntley man accused of impaling a raccoon with a sword pleaded guilty Thursday to beating the animal with a hammer and treating it cruelly, according to McHenry County...
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4-H'ers showcase creativity and knowledge at county fairsAug 28, 2023 11:00 pm - The county fairs in Kane and DuPage counties this summer marked the culmination of the 4-H year with exhibits, animal shows, and activities where 4-H members demonstrate...
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Canine friends help kids' health, especially in the hospitalAug 27, 2023 7:15 am - Few parents would question the benefits a dog brings to their child's life. Exercise, a sense of responsibility, empathy, reduced anxiety and compassion are among just a...
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Rescued beagles reunite, one year laterAug 26, 2023 1:00 am - More than 100 dogs had their day Saturday as beagles rescued by Anderson Humane from a research facility came together in Elgin for a one-year reunion. The South Elgin-b...
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Barrington Hills police warn of stray bull near Route 62 and Old Sutton RoadAug 25, 2023 1:00 am - Barrington Hills police are urging caution and asking for the public's help in locating a stray bull that was last seen in the area of Route 62 and Old Sutton Road. Anna...
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Tempel Lipizzans ending 65-year runAug 25, 2023 1:00 am - Only three performances left at horse farm in Old Mill Creek
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Downers Grove Park District to host Dog Daze Sept. 9Aug 23, 2023 11:00 pm - The Downers Grove Park District will host its second annual Dog Daze event where dog owners can pack up their pooch and plan for a day of free, fun activities. The event...
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Almost Home Foundation partners with Dog Is My CoPilot and Petco Love to save dogs at risk for euthanasiaAug 22, 2023 11:00 pm - Almost Home Foundation (AHF), of Schaumburg, an all-volunteer, registered, not-for-profit 501(c)3 charitable organization dedicated to rescuing stray, neglected, abused,...
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West Suburban Community Pantry pays it forward with food for Willowbrook Wildlife CenterAug 22, 2023 11:00 pm - West Suburban Community Pantry in Woodridge has found a way to make an even greater impact by connecting with the Forest Preserve District of DuPage County to donate mor...