Pets and Animals
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Elgin police invite public, and pets, to celebrate the life of police dog BauerOct 13, 2022 1:00 am - The public is invited to a celebration of life for Elgin police dog Bauer at the police department Saturday. The event will honor the German shepherd's contributions to...
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Festivals Oct. 14-20: Glass Pumpkin Patch, All Hallows Eve, Halloween fun and moreOct 11, 2022 11:00 pm - Ongoing Didier Farms Pumpkinfest: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily through Oct. 30 at Didier Farms, 16678 W. Aptakisic Road, Lincolnshire. Hayrides, corn maze, pig races, Ani...
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Illinois ranks 4th nationally in animal-vehicle crashes. Here's how you can avoid a deer disaster.Oct 11, 2022 5:20 am - With Illinois among the states leading the nation when it comes to vehicle vs. animal roadway collisions, and with deer activity hitting its peak now, law enforcement re...
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Good News Sunday: 66 canine couples marry at Kane County Cougars' ballpark for a good causeOct 09, 2022 7:30 am - Good News Sunday: 66 canine couples marry at Kane County Cougars' ballpark for a good cause
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Displaced dogs, cats arrive at DuPage AirportOct 09, 2022 1:00 am - More dogs and cats from Florida and Puerto Rico have made their way to the Chicago area. The 100 animals touched down Sunday morning at DuPage Airport in West Chicago. T...
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Peggy Notebaert's new interactive Nature's PlaySpace lets kids explore Illinois' natural habitatsOct 08, 2022 7:30 am - Starting this weekend, kids can jump across lily pads, listen to the croon of a prairie chicken and hang out in a beaver's lodge at the Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum's n...
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Children get to see animals up close and personal at Palatine fall festivalOct 08, 2022 1:00 am - Fallfest at Palatine Stables gave children ages 2-11 a chance to see horses and other animals up close Saturday. Attendees had to preregister for the Palatine Park Distr...
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Heartland shelter's new digsOct 06, 2022 1:00 am - The Heartland Animal Shelter invited volunteers and guests to a ribbon-cutting ceremony Thursday, Sept. 29, at its new home, 586 Palwaukee Drive, Wheeling. The shelter, ...
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Join Anderson Humane's Walk4Animals Oct. 23 in Campton HillsOct 04, 2022 11:00 pm - Bring your family, friends, and canine companions to a nature walk benefiting Anderson Humane on Sunday, Oct. 23, in Campton Hills. Lace up your walking shoes and raise...
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Best bets: The Who, B-52's and Boo! at the ZooOct 04, 2022 3:00 pm - Open Sesame! When magician Justin comes to Sesame Street, Elmo is inspired to learn some tricks, bringing the entire gang along on a ride through science, illusion, colo...