Pets and Animals
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'Our major concern is safety': Officials want Tyson the bison gone by Memorial DayMay 17, 2022 1:00 am - One way or another, the long journey of a bison that has been roaming western Lake County since fall may be nearing an end. Nicknamed “Tyson” and “Billie” at various poi...
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Tick season is here: How to protect your pet from pestsMay 16, 2022 6:00 am - Although there are nearly 900 different species of ticks, less than 10% of them are found in the United States, and many fewer than that are likely to come in contact wi...
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Dog-friendly restaurant, 2 other businesses proposed for Arboretum of South BarringtonMay 16, 2022 1:00 am - The Arboretum of South Barrington may soon have a dog-friendly restaurant, a new ax-throwing venue and a cigar lounge as tenants. The restaurant would be the second Dawg...
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How to best prepare your pet for a visit to the vetMay 10, 2022 6:00 am - Just as you prepare to take your kids to the doctor, a little planning ahead is important when you take your pet to the veterinarian, too. If it is your puppy's first d...
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New view of the zoo: Brookfield's leader bringing a veterinarian's touch to renovation plansMay 10, 2022 5:00 am - Treating a sinus infection is no small feat when your patient is a 2,300-pound rhino. During his veterinary career, Dr. Mike Adkesson and an army of specialists orchestr...
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Good News Sunday: Intern program a win-win for staff, residents, participants at nursing home, rehab centerMay 08, 2022 7:30 am - This is Good News Sunday, a compilation of some of the more upbeat and inspiring stories published recently by the Daily Herald: Young adults with special needs are maki...
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Second City Canine Rescue celebrates 10 years at fundraising galaMay 03, 2022 11:00 pm - It was one cute step and repeat. Supporters of Second City Canine Rescue cuddled up to fluffy pups as they entered the annual "Cocktails For Canines" gala April 30. The ...
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DuPage Forest Preserve District warns drivers to watch for turtlesMay 03, 2022 1:00 am - The DuPage County Forest Preserve District is once again advising motorists to watch out for turtles crossing roads. "Drivers should pay attention and do what they can t...
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Warblers find their niche by controlling insectsMay 02, 2022 6:00 am - Over the recent years, I've been noticing some migratory birds heading north sooner than they did when I grew up in the area. This got me thinking about migratory warble...
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$10.9 million expansion planned for DuPage County animal shelterMay 02, 2022 5:30 am - A husky named Hunter could hardly stand when DuPage County's animal shelter took in the emaciated dog. Hunter was "near death," having barely survived neglect, recalled ...