Pets and Animals
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Drones, viral videos help PBS' 'Nature' thrive after 40 years
Dec 06, 2021 5:00 am - Forty years ago, the programmers at PBS were eager to experiment, so they took a chance and started a new series on animal behavior in the wild called "Nature." The show...
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Holy cow! Loose animal hoofs it down Randall Road in Elgin before police make bovine bustDec 03, 2021 12:00 am - There was a lot at stake (or would that be steak?) when Elgin police Lt. Jim Roscher got a call about a cow loose Tuesday on Randall Road. The wayward bovine got free fr...
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People to be thankful for: Rescued animals, adults with disabilities form special bond at Our House of HopeNov 25, 2021 5:00 am - On any given day, Lisa Krinninger of Libertyville and her crew of volunteers work with dogs they have rescued on basic obedience, agility and building trust. It's anima...
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Keep curious cats away from Thanksgiving feastNov 23, 2021 10:00 pm - This is the season of thanks and reflection. Let's include our animal companions in our thoughts of thanks. However, we should not be so thankful that we treat them to t...
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New retiree from Roselle goes on first fishing trip in 50 years and catches a 52-inch muskieNov 22, 2021 10:00 pm - Recently retired from the post office, longtime Roselle resident Ross Elke went on his first fishing trip in almost 50 years with his brother Roger and friend Larry Sori...
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Don't forget your pooch when baking for the holidaysNov 17, 2021 10:00 pm - This time of the year, especially this year, we're all thinking about giving thanks, family, tradition and food. Cooking dinner on Thanksgiving for family and friends b...
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Festivals Nov. 19-25: AMAZE Light Festival, Santa's Rock 'N' Lights & moreNov 17, 2021 5:00 am - This weekend Christmas Around the World and Holidays of Light: 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesdays through Sundays from Wednesday, Nov. 17, through Jan. 3 at the Museum of...
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Support Save-A-Pet on GivingTuesdayNov 16, 2021 10:00 pm - Submitted by Save-A-Pet GivingTuesday is a global giving event that supports nonprofit organizations locally and around the world. This GivingTuesday, Nov. 30, Save-A-Pe...
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Animal hospital specializing in cancer treatment coming to Hoffman EstatesNov 16, 2021 12:00 am - Hoffman Estates village board members have unanimously approved the remodeling of a vacant office building to accommodate an animal hospital with a rare specialty in can...
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'It has changed my whole perspective': Veterans find peace, companionship on horsebackNov 11, 2021 12:00 am - After 13 surgeries on her left knee, and possibly having to face a 14th, Navy veteran Michelle Arnier has endured some extremely difficult times over the last several ye...