Pets and Animals
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Good News Sunday: How a Naperville-based nonprofit supports kids who want to danceJan 30, 2022 6:00 am - This is Good News Sunday, a compilation of some of the more upbeat and inspiring stories published recently by the Daily Herald: Greg Long of Naperville is amazed at how...
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Caring in action: Therapy miniature horses, dogs bring the love through Barrington programJan 27, 2022 5:00 am - These days, it's not so unusual to see therapy dogs roam hospital hallways or visiting nursing home rooms. What may be a little more unusual is seeing sneaker-wearing mi...
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Best Bets: Shadow or not, Groundhog Days returns to WoodstockJan 25, 2022 8:30 am - Furry forecaster Celebrate all things tied to the filming of the classic 1993 comedy “Groundhog Day” with the return of Groundhog Days this weekend in the environs of th...
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St. Charles woman says Rottweiler attack turned her family's life 'upside down'
Jan 25, 2022 12:00 am - A St. Charles woman said her family's life was "turned upside down" after she was attacked by her neighbors' two Rottweilers. Laura Kizman underwent emergency surgery an...
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Good News Sunday: Libertyville Ace Hardware manager Paul LaRoche honored for 50 years of serviceJan 23, 2022 5:00 am - Good News Sunday: Libertyville Ace Hardware manager Paul LaRoche honored for 50 years of service
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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 ...