Pets and Animals
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How a unique computer application helps ecologists record field data on the flyAug 20, 2021 6:00 am - Monitoring turtles, determining controlled burn locations and tracking plants and wildlife in the preserves are done more efficiently and effectively than ever before th...
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Consistent training can help stop dog's incessant barkingAug 18, 2021 11:00 pm - When the weather cools off and it finally stops raining, it's nice to throw open the windows and let in some fresh air. It also means letting in the outside noises, whic...
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Wayne president staying, despite calls for resignation after her husband killed neighbor's dogAug 18, 2021 1:00 am - A previous version gave an incorrect date for when the dog was killed. Wayne Village President Eileen Phipps said she is not resigning though residents are calling ...
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Island Lake man choked woman, killed dog, police sayAug 18, 2021 1:00 am - A 55-year-old Island Lake man is accused of battering a woman, strangling her dog and then pretending it was alive when police arrived at his home. David A. Dally, of th...
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Horse sense: MCC workshop teaches emotional intelligence through interactions with horsesAug 17, 2021 11:00 pm - Submitted by McHenry County College The McHenry County College Workforce Training program and Main Stay Therapeutic Farm are teaming up to offer an innovative new class ...
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Glenbard East students work to save endangered species in DuPageAug 17, 2021 11:00 pm - Two recent Glenbard East graduates, Tiana Innis and Aubrey Wendorff, had a rare opportunity to play a crucial role in a major conservation effort happening in DuPage Cou...
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Kane County sheriff's office investigating fatal dog shooting involving Wayne president's husbandAug 12, 2021 1:00 am - Kane County sheriff's deputies are investigating allegations that the husband of Wayne Village President Eileen Phipps shot and killed a neighbor's dog without justifica...
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Feder: Tom Skilling bids farewell to beloved dog MaddieAug 12, 2021 1:00 am - A poignant and heartfelt tribute by Tom Skilling on the passing of his beloved dog Maddie elicited an outpouring of condolences to the famed Chicago meteorologist. More ...
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Hackmatack Monarch Coalition to host Monarch Fair for Families Aug. 15Aug 11, 2021 11:00 pm - The Monarch butterfly population has declined precipitously in recent years. Now the United States, Canada and Mexico are collaborating on a North American strategy to c...
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Older kittens have advantages over younger counterpartsAug 11, 2021 11:00 pm - Who can resist the charm, antics and cuddliness of a kitten that is between 2 and 3 months old? Even people who do not share their lives with a companion animal cannot d...