Pets and Animals
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Operator of kennel destroyed in fire sentenced to jail for cruelty, neglectNov 09, 2021 12:00 am - The operator of a West Chicago-area kennel where 29 dogs died as a result of a fire was sentenced Tuesday to 20 days in jail for animal cruelty and neglect. And Garrett ...
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Villa Park Fire Department helps local bird sanctuaryNov 08, 2021 10:00 pm - Did you know that Amazon parrots and macaws have an average lifespan of over 60 years? For this reason, many of these birds are surrendered by their owners making the mi...
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Man gets 3 years in prison in Naperville dog cruelty caseNov 08, 2021 12:00 am - An earlier version gave an incorrect hometown for Andre Norris. A former Naperville man pleaded guilty Monday to three counts of aggravated cruelty to animals in a ...
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Best Bets: Jurassic Quest roars into Rosemont this weekendNov 05, 2021 11:00 pm - Dinosaur revival Jurassic Quest returns with loads of life-size animatronic dinosaurs, interactive science activities and more this weekend at the Donald E. Stephens Con...
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The magic magnolia: Hungry avian travelers find needed fuel thanks to berry filled treeNov 04, 2021 6:00 am - About 20 years ago, my wife planted a sweet bay magnolia (Magnolia virginiana) in our side yard. It grew quickly, blossomed in the spring, and stayed out of the way. I n...
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Grooming our dogs keeps them healthy and happyNov 03, 2021 11:00 pm - I took Cocoa, our rescue German shepherd, to the groomer to get her nails cut and, on the spur of the moment, decided to get her a bath. The groomer took her to a huge w...
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Best Bets: Amy Grant headlines the Des Plaines Theatre & the Raue this weekendNov 03, 2021 6:00 am - Nashville songstress There are two chances to see Grammy and Dove Award-winning artist Amy Grant this weekend. First, on Saturday she headlines the Des Plaines Theatre, ...
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Elgin's Hoof Woof and Meow Animal Rescue to host open house Nov. 13Nov 02, 2021 11:00 pm - Hoof Woof and Meow Animal Rescue, a 100% foster and volunteer- based rescue facility, has relocated from its Gilberts location to the Fox River Plaza at 440J Airport Roa...
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New kennels at Naperville's ADOPT Pet Shelter make for happier dogsOct 28, 2021 11:00 pm - Thanks to the generosity of the Susan J. Stamler Estate, and grants from the DuPage Foundation and the Wanda Muntwyler Foundation, the dogs at ADOPT Pet Shelter in Naper...
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Love is ageless at Second City Canine RescueOct 28, 2021 11:00 pm - Save a life and make your own better by giving an older dog a home during national "Adopt a Senior Pet Month" this November. Many senior dogs are waiting in shelters ri...