Pets and Animals
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Help pollinators survive throughout the winterNov 10, 2021 10:00 pm - Pollinators are responsible for helping one-third of the world's food supply flourish and grow. They are vital to the production of healthy crops for food, fibers, edibl...
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How to take pictures that show black cats' sleek beautyNov 10, 2021 10:00 pm - Black cats and kittens take a significantly longer time to adopt or rehome. Felines of color and patterns are adopted much more quickly. Coat color may just be a curse f...
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Festivals Nov. 12-18: Let It Shine Lightshows, Chicago Botanic's Lightscape are now openNov 09, 2021 10:00 pm - This weekend “Dr. Seuss Experience”: Noon to 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays and Fridays, and 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, through Jan. 2 at Water Tower Place, ...
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Operator of kennel destroyed in fire sentenced to jail for cruelty, neglectNov 09, 2021 12:00 am - The operator of a West Chicago-area kennel where 29 dogs died as a result of a fire was sentenced Tuesday to 20 days in jail for animal cruelty and neglect. And Garrett ...
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Villa Park Fire Department helps local bird sanctuaryNov 08, 2021 10:00 pm - Did you know that Amazon parrots and macaws have an average lifespan of over 60 years? For this reason, many of these birds are surrendered by their owners making the mi...
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Man gets 3 years in prison in Naperville dog cruelty caseNov 08, 2021 12:00 am - An earlier version gave an incorrect hometown for Andre Norris. A former Naperville man pleaded guilty Monday to three counts of aggravated cruelty to animals in a ...
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Best Bets: Jurassic Quest roars into Rosemont this weekendNov 05, 2021 11:00 pm - Dinosaur revival Jurassic Quest returns with loads of life-size animatronic dinosaurs, interactive science activities and more this weekend at the Donald E. Stephens Con...
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The magic magnolia: Hungry avian travelers find needed fuel thanks to berry filled treeNov 04, 2021 6:00 am - About 20 years ago, my wife planted a sweet bay magnolia (Magnolia virginiana) in our side yard. It grew quickly, blossomed in the spring, and stayed out of the way. I n...
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Grooming our dogs keeps them healthy and happyNov 03, 2021 11:00 pm - I took Cocoa, our rescue German shepherd, to the groomer to get her nails cut and, on the spur of the moment, decided to get her a bath. The groomer took her to a huge w...
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Best Bets: Amy Grant headlines the Des Plaines Theatre & the Raue this weekendNov 03, 2021 6:00 am - Nashville songstress There are two chances to see Grammy and Dove Award-winning artist Amy Grant this weekend. First, on Saturday she headlines the Des Plaines Theatre, ...