Pets and Animals
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Kane County woman pleads guilty to animal cruelty over dogs' starvation, deathsJan 20, 2022 12:00 am - A woman accused of maltreating 14 dogs, three of which died, pleaded guilty Thursday to misdemeanor animal cruelty. Emily Chesterfield, who lived near South Elgin and no...
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Oft-maligned starling deserves a little more of our respectJan 19, 2022 5:00 am - I know this may upset some of you but I'm a starling fan, and I make no apologies for it. In fact, there are some ecological luminaries, such as Rachel Carson, who have ...
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Kane County considers first beekeeping regulationsJan 19, 2022 4:20 am - Kane County officials will consider beekeeping regulations for the first time after a handful of recurring "nuisance" issues with beekeepers. The first draft of possible...
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'A nice surprise': Suburban animal shelters get funding boost from #BettyWhiteChallengeJan 18, 2022 4:00 am - A lifelong lover of animals, Betty White is still making an impact, even after her death on Dec. 31. The #BettyWhiteChallenge, an online campaign widely shared on Twitte...
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Search for eagles Saturday along the Fox RiverJan 18, 2022 12:00 am - In Search of Eagles will be held from 8 to 10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 22, at the McHenry, Algonquin and Carpenter dams along the along the Fox River. Organizers say winter ...
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Join 'In Search of Eagles' at three dams along the Fox River Jan. 22Jan 17, 2022 10:00 pm - Celebrate the eagles of the Fox River Valley on Saturday, Jan. 22. Winter is a perfect time to see eagles in the wild as they congregate to feed near the open waters at...
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#BettyWhiteChallenge raising money and awareness for animals
Jan 17, 2022 5:00 am - The late Betty White was a tireless lifetime advocate for animals, from caring for those without homes to launching her own weekly TV show, "The Pet Set," dedicated to h...
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Sled dogs and s'mores draw visitors to Winterfest in Vernon HillsJan 15, 2022 12:00 am - With the exception of a lack of snow on the sled hill due to a recent thaw, Winterfest went on as planned at the Century Park Pavilion in Vernon Hills Saturday. Ice skat...
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Year in birding: 2021 brought several rare sightings and new conservation lawsJan 13, 2022 5:00 am - Year in birding: 2021 brought several rare sightings and new conservation laws
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Try skijoring with your dog this winterJan 12, 2022 10:00 pm - In the summer, our dogs can run, hike, play ball, swim, kayak. We can take them to outside training classes and join them in dog sports. The outside activities we can en...