Pets and Animals
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Annual Midwestern Crane Count seeks volunteersFeb 27, 2022 12:00 am - Volunteers are needed for the annual Midwestern Crane Count at sites throughout Lake and McHenry counties. A workshop will be held from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, March 19, ...
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While most go for the wine, Jeff Reiter hit California wine country for the birdsFeb 24, 2022 5:00 am - While most go for the wine, Jeff Reiter hit California wine country for the birds
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It's All About the Paws and Falkor & Rescue Friends to hold Paws on Pavement virtual 5KFeb 22, 2022 10:00 pm - Join It's All About The Paws and Falkor & Rescue Friends for the second annual Paws on Pavement: Virtual 5K on March 24-27. Make it a competition. Take a long walk (or ...
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Constable: Insect Fear Film Festival features 'King of Sting'Feb 22, 2022 4:30 am - For those of us who got the first vaccine shot, the second vaccine shot, the flu shot, the booster shot and all those other shots throughout our life, we owe a bit of gr...
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Hoffman Estates woman pleads guilty to aggravated animal cruelty in dogs' deathsFeb 22, 2022 12:00 am - A Hoffman Estates woman has admitted neglecting her dogs, including two that died of starvation. Sarah Gorski, 21, of the 1700 block of Queensbury Circle, pleaded guilty...
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Kane County Board room serves as classroom for service dog traineeFeb 21, 2022 4:30 am - Kane County's technologies coordinator has a new trainee. His on-the-job training involves laying quietly on the floor during county board meetings. And also, no barking...
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Kennel fire that killed 29 dogs near West Chicago spurs new anti-cruelty legislationFeb 21, 2022 4:30 am - The former operator of a West Chicago-area kennel where 29 dogs died in a fire three years ago is still allowed to own a dog, even though he was found guilty of animal c...
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Lombard poised to allow backyard hensFeb 18, 2022 12:00 am - The clucking of backyard hens may soon become a permissible sound in Lombard. On Thursday, the Lombard board of trustees indicated they would strongly be in favor of est...
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Villa Park woman pleads guilty to keeping reptiles in inhumane conditionsFeb 17, 2022 12:00 am - A Villa Park woman accused of neglecting dozens of snakes and other reptiles will get them back as part of a plea deal. Shelby Becci pleaded guilty Thursday to one misde...
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Palatine asks residents to report coyote sightingsFeb 14, 2022 12:00 am - Palatine officials are asking residents to report coyote sightings on the Scientific Wildlife Management website, www.scientificwildlifemanagement.com/coyote-sightings/....