Pets and Animals
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As population soars, here’s where you can spot bald eaglesJan 24, 2025 4:34 pm - If you’re excited and inspired by the sight of a bald eagle soaring majestically above, then your Super Bowl has arrived. The bald eagle population in northern Illinois is surging this winter, and special events are on tap the next two weekends providing eagle watchers abundant opportunity to see them in action.
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Birding expert aims to make gull identification less intimidatingJan 22, 2025 7:36 am - Gull expert Amar Ayyash of Orland Park seeks to make gull identification less intimidating through his new guide covering North America's 36 species.
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Winfield Marine Corps veteran recovers from brain injuries with service dog’s helpJan 20, 2025 10:58 am - The Winfield Marine veteran didn't leave his house for four years due to PTSD and a brain tumor, until connecting with a service dog gave him purpose and landed him on “The Drew Barrymore Show.”
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Maple Park horse sanctuary at risk of losing home without major donations
Jan 19, 2025 8:35 am - With their farm on the market and a barn full of animals in their care, leaders of Maple Park animal rescue Casey’s Safe Haven are scrambling to raise funds or be faced with an “unthinkable” decision.
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Lincoln Park Zoo seal, flamingo die from bird flu
Jan 16, 2025 2:50 pm - Bird flu is being cited as the cause of the recent deaths of a Chilean flamingo and harbor seal at Lincoln Park Zoo, the zoo announced.
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Anderson Humane’s wildlife education programs offer hands-on learningJan 14, 2025 9:04 pm - Get behind-the-scenes access to Anderson Humane's wildlife rehabilitation efforts through educational tours and programs promoting conservation.
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Despite push for delay, park board OKs spending for Palatine Stables demolitionJan 14, 2025 2:59 pm - A Palatine Park District board member who has advocated for saving the Palatine Stables unsuccessfully tried to convince fellow commissioners this week to remove the cost of tearing down the facility from this year’s budget.
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Best Bets: New Elmhurst History Museum exhibit opensJan 13, 2025 3:06 pm - A new Elmhurst History Museum exhibition chronicles the transformation of the community, Martin Luther King Jr. tributes take place in Chicago, and Disney on Ice skates into Rosemont’s Allstate Arena next week.
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Carriage rides, sled dog demos add fun to Vernon Hills Winter FestJan 13, 2025 12:31 pm - A pack of huskies was a crowd-pleaser as Century Park Pavilion came alive Saturday during Winter Fest in Vernon Hills.
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Huntley funeral home to add pet crematorium next door