Pets and Animals
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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/....
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DuPage County fighting efforts to repeal state's 'puppy mill' banFeb 10, 2022 4:22 am - After years of lobbying, animal welfare advocates celebrated a hard-fought victory last summer when state lawmakers overwhelmingly passed legislation banning pet stores ...
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Cook County offers discount to have pets spayed or neuteredFeb 08, 2022 10:00 pm - Pet owners can bring their dogs and cats to participating veterinarians throughout Cook County to receive a $40 discount on spay or neuter services in February. The cou...
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Spay Illinois to host pet clinic March 13 in LisleFeb 08, 2022 10:00 pm - On Sunday, March 13, Spay Illinois will host a free pet vaccine and microchip clinic for all Illinois residents who receive Link (food stamps) benefits. It will be held ...
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Goats, snowshoes make for a fun walk through Elgin farmFeb 06, 2022 12:00 am - Snowshoeing for the first time can be a little awkward. It gets a lots harder when a herd of very friendly and very hungry goats get added to the mix. Everyone stayed u...
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Man must pay Arlington Heights woman $160K over dogs' torture, killings
Feb 04, 2022 12:00 am - A South suburban man who was accused in a lawsuit of torturing and killing his former girlfriend's dogs has been ordered to pay more than $160,000 to the Arlington Heigh...
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Cook County offering discounts on pet spaying, neuteringFeb 02, 2022 12:00 am - Pet owners can bring their dogs and cats to participating veterinarians throughout Cook County to receive a $40 discount on spay or neuter services in February. The cou...
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Forget Punxsutawney Phil: Woodstock Willie's Groundhog Day prediction says spring is coming
Feb 02, 2022 12:00 am - Witnessed by crowds gathered in the historic Woodstock Square early Wednesday morning despite snowy forecasts, Woodstock Willie the groundhog did not see his shadow. "Th...