Pets and Animals
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Hoffman Estates woman pleads guilty to aggravated animal cruelty in dogs' deathsFeb 22, 2022 12:00 am - A Hoffman Estates woman has admitted neglecting her dogs, including two that died of starvation. Sarah Gorski, 21, of the 1700 block of Queensbury Circle, pleaded guilty...
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Kane County Board room serves as classroom for service dog traineeFeb 21, 2022 4:30 am - Kane County's technologies coordinator has a new trainee. His on-the-job training involves laying quietly on the floor during county board meetings. And also, no barking...
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Kennel fire that killed 29 dogs near West Chicago spurs new anti-cruelty legislationFeb 21, 2022 4:30 am - The former operator of a West Chicago-area kennel where 29 dogs died in a fire three years ago is still allowed to own a dog, even though he was found guilty of animal c...
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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...