Pets and Animals
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Three Will County wild geese test positive for avian fluMar 10, 2022 12:00 am - Three wild geese found in Will County were infected with a highly pathogenic strain of bird flu, the state department of agriculture reported Thursday. It's the first ti...
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With training, your dog can become a Canine Good CitizenMar 09, 2022 10:00 pm - The American Kennel Club has reported more than 1 million dogs and their owners have participated in and earned the Canine Good Citizen (CGC). My dog Kasey and I enroll...
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Lombard to allow backyard hensMar 07, 2022 12:00 am - Lombard has adopted a new ordinance allowing residents to own backyard hens. The village board unanimously voted to enact the regulations at its March 3 meeting. Up to 5...
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Trout fishing for kids in Wood DaleMar 07, 2022 12:00 am - The DuPage Forest Preserve District hosts "Trout Fishing for Kids" at Wood Dale Grove Forest Preserve in Wood Dale from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, March 26. Kids ages 15 a...
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Libertyville police officer reunited with dog he saved from Butler LakeMar 06, 2022 12:00 am - A Libertyville police officer recently reunited with a dog he rescued after she fell through the ice into Butler Lake, authorities said. The dog, Marley, was on a walk ...
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It's not spring yet, but you can get a jump on scheduling suburban outingsMar 04, 2022 12:00 am - Local temperatures are predicted to hit the 60s this weekend. So can it be any surprise if we seriously have spring on our minds? The first official day of spring isn't ...
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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...