Pets and Animals
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Geese, rabbits killed in early morning fire near WaucondaSep 29, 2022 1:00 am - Dozens of geese and rabbits died in a fire early Thursday at a storage building near Wauconda. Firefighters were called to the 27000 block of North Forest Garden Road ab...
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Best bets: Harry Styles, Jack O'Lantern World, Iron Maiden & moreSep 27, 2022 11:00 pm - Oktoberfest at Buffalo Creek Buffalo Creek Brewing goes German this weekend for its annual, family-friendly Oktoberfest celebration at 360 Historical Lane, Long Grove. W...
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Coyote struck, dragged and stuck in grille is fighting for its life with help of Barrington facilitySep 26, 2022 1:00 am - A coyote that was struck by a vehicle, dragged across pavement and trapped for more than two hours in the car's grille may survive its injuries after being freed by Lake...
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James Cameron turns to Earth for 'Super/Natural' doc before release of new 'Avatar'
Sep 24, 2022 7:30 am - NEW YORK - There's a new nature documentary series that promises to show viewers incredible animal behavior in vibrant clarity. Heard that all before? Well, this one is ...
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Study: Chicago region's protected lands offer critical habitat for various bird speciesSep 20, 2022 6:00 am - Study: Chicago region's protected lands offer critical habitat for various bird species
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Festivals Sept. 23-29: Oktoberfests, Long Grove Apple Fest, Art in the Barn & moreSep 19, 2022 11:00 pm - Starts before Friday Didier Farms Pumpkinfest: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily through Sunday, Oct. 30, at Didier Farms, 16678 W. Aptakisic Road, Lincolnshire. Hayrides, cor...
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Pets need year-round protection from fleas, ticks, heartwormsSep 19, 2022 6:00 am - Veterinarians are often asked, "Is it really important to give my dog preventions for heartworm disease, fleas, and tick-borne diseases every month of the year, even in ...
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Meet Corey the Corsair, the therapy dog providing year-round comfort to Carmel studentsSep 19, 2022 5:30 am - It's not uncommon these days for suburban students to find comfort during stressful times such as exams from trained therapy dogs. More unusual is the situation at Carme...
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'We're doing something right': Sightings of endangered rusty patched bumblebees create a buzzSep 16, 2022 5:30 am - Two years ago, the first documented sighting of the federally endangered rusty patched bumblebee in the 31,000-acre Lake County Forest Preserve system was big news for f...
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Residents, 'large amount' of pets removed from Campton Hills home deemed unfit for livingSep 15, 2022 1:00 am - Campton Hills police are investigating a home where a "large amount" of cats and dogs were removed Thursday due to concerns about public health. According to a news rele...