Pets and Animals
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Mooseheart eagles will be finding a new home as school gets permit to take down the old pine treeOct 02, 2022 11:00 pm - Mid-morning on Oct. 26, Mooseheart Child City & School will take down a tree housing the nest of a bald eagle pair. The pine tree has been dying for years, creating a da...
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66 canine couples get married (yes, really) at Cougars' ballpark for a good causeOct 02, 2022 1:00 am - A baseball field normally filled with Cougars was dominated by dogs Sunday for an attempt to smash the world record for the largest canine wedding. Sixty-six dog couples...
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Feathered flyways: When, what birds to look for during fall migrationSep 29, 2022 6:00 am - • This column by Environmental Communications Specialist Brett Peto is reprinted from "Horizons," the quarterly publication of the Lake County Forest Preserves. You can ...
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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 ...