Pets and Animals
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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...
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Learn about saving the Bell Bowl Prairie with Green Drinks McHenry Nov. 3Oct 28, 2021 11:00 pm - On Wednesday, Nov. 3, Green Drinks McHenry will learn about "Saving the Bell Bowl Prairie" with Kerry Leigh, executive director of Natural Land Institute, from 5 to 7 p....
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Spay Illinois' Parisian-inspired fundraiser aims to raise funds for animal careOct 28, 2021 6:00 am - Spay Illinois' Parisian-inspired fundraiser aims to raise funds for animal care
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'Dread Head Cowboy' says he's calling Lightfoot to testify at trial next month
Oct 27, 2021 1:00 am - A fed-up Cook County judge on Wednesday warned Adam Hollingsworth, better known as the Dread Head Cowboy, that he'll be going to trial at the end of next month whether h...
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Best Bets: Kevin Costner to rock the reopening of Des Plaines TheatreOct 25, 2021 11:00 pm - Hollywood rocker The Americana rock band Kevin Costner & Modern West headlines the reopening of the renovated Des Plaines Theatre at 1476 Miner St., Des Plaines. $99. (6...