Pets and Animals
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Murder most fowl? DuPage man accused of killing neighborhood roosterJul 30, 2021 5:30 am - A chicken fight has led to a dead rooster in DuPage County and criminal charges for the man accused of killing it. Richard Meyers, 68, of the 1N0-99 block of Prince Cros...
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First cases of mystery songbird illness seen in suburban wildlife centersJul 30, 2021 1:00 am - The young bird, a blue jay about a month old, couldn't open its eyes, both swollen and crusted shut. Willowbrook Wildlife Center in Glen Ellyn took in the sick fledgling...
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Hundreds in Palatine sign petition asking to allow backyard chickensJul 30, 2021 1:00 am - Nine-year-old Inde Mazza of Palatine learned about caring for chickens while attending Montessori schools and spending a week every year on a farm downstate. "They are o...
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Back to Our Roots: Lake County Micro Fair returns July 30 to Aug. 1Jul 29, 2021 6:00 am - The Lake County Fair will return for its 92nd year July 30 to Aug. 1 in the form of the "Back to Our Roots" micro fair. This will be the Lake County Fairgrounds' first ...
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Carol Stream woman charged after Yellowstone bear encounterJul 29, 2021 1:00 am - BILLINGS, Mont. - A Carol Stream woman faces criminal charges after she was captured on video being bluff charged by a grizzly bear while she was taking photos in Yellow...
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Why the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District uses livestock as lawn mowersJul 29, 2021 1:00 am - This story has been updated to clarify a statement about agency policy. Driving past the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago's treatment plan...
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Know the signs of heatstroke in your felineJul 28, 2021 11:00 pm - Warm weather months present a host of challenges for feline caregivers, even if you are a strict "inside only" enthusiast. Warm weather concerns may range from heat exha...
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Canine Carnival on Thursday in PalatineJul 26, 2021 1:00 am - Canine Carnival, a carnival with games and vendors for dogs and their owners, takes place Thursday at Fred P. Hall Amphitheater in Palatine. The large dog (over 35 pound...
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Dog rescued from hot car in AuroraJul 26, 2021 1:00 am - A dog owner has been charged with animal cruelty after leaving the pet in a hot car for nearly an hour Monday afternoon outside Fox Valley Mall in Aurora, officials say....
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Good News Sunday: Meet Maverick, the Bartlett Police Department's newest 'facility dog'Jul 25, 2021 7:30 am - Good News Sunday: Meet Maverick, the Bartlett Police Department's newest 'facility dog'