Pets and Animals
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Lake County sheriff's Dax finds nine juveniles connected to stolen vehicles in 24 hoursJun 02, 2022 1:00 am - Dax, a Lake County sheriff's police dog, had a busy 24 hours starting early Thursday, sniffing out nine juveniles after reports of two stolen vehicles. At 1 a.m., a sher...
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Elgin Ikes to welcome wood sculptor Josh Guge June 7May 31, 2022 11:00 pm - On Tuesday, June 7, renowned wood sculptor Josh Guge will be giving a presentation on his artwork at the monthly meeting of the Elgin chapter of the Izaak Walton League ...
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Starting Wednesday, it's OK to feed the birds againMay 31, 2022 1:00 am - Bird enthusiasts can resume using their backyard bird baths and feeders on Wednesday, the Illinois Department of Natural Resources said. The agency recommended suspendi...
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Animals 'up close and personal': Tefft Farm at Elgin's Lords Park Zoo about to open for summerMay 31, 2022 1:00 am - Some people like to summer at the beach. Farm animals in the know make Tefft Farm at Lords Park Zoo in Elgin their summer getaway. A pair of miniature horses, a little d...
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Good News Sunday: WeGo Together for Kids steps up to help with food and more for needy familiesMay 29, 2022 7:30 am - Good News Sunday: WeGo Together for Kids steps up to help with food and more for needy families
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Faced with staffing shortage, McHenry County facility halts animal adoptionsMay 29, 2022 1:00 am - Those interested in adopting a pet will not be able to do it through the McHenry County Animal Control and Adoption Center for the time being while the facility works to...
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Brookfield Zoo welcomes its first tapir calf in nearly 30 yearsMay 25, 2022 1:00 am - Mother and calf make an adorable pair, nuzzling noses together. The newest addition to Brookfield Zoo - a South American tapir calf - has been enjoying some behind-the-s...
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Why Lake County has delayed its annual release of Blanding's turtles into the wildMay 23, 2022 5:30 am - About this time every spring since 2010, wildlife ecologist Gary Glowacki has readied batches of young Blanding's turtles for release into the wild as part of a long-ter...
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Ludwig case revisited: Mosser decides to present dog-shooting case to grand juryMay 23, 2022 1:00 am - A Kane County grand jury will review the shooting death last summer of a dog in Wayne that sparked outrage in the town and on social media, authorities announced Monday....
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Sign up for bird watching programs this summerMay 22, 2022 11:00 pm - Enjoy the changing seasons as you hike, look, and listen for the birds inhabiting the local forest preserves this summer. Forest Preserve District naturalists will cover...