Pets and Animals
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How a rare encounter with a summer tanager made this birder's dayJun 29, 2021 6:00 am - One of my favorite spring rituals is the Birdwatching Open at Cantigny Golf in Wheaton, held every year on World Migratory Bird Day. The 12th edition of the “the Open” t...
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Rolling Meadows police dog Scar is ready for his close-upJun 25, 2021 5:30 am - Everyone around the Rolling Meadows Police Department already knows Scar is a good boy. Beginning Tuesday night, the rest of the country will find out just how good. Sca...
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Concerns raised about Bengal tiger show planned for Kane County Fair
Jun 25, 2021 1:00 am - A Bengal tiger show set to take place at next month's Kane County Fair is generating controversy. Kane County Animal Control Director Brett Youngsteadt said he has recei...
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Cat carriers should feel like a safe place for felinesJun 23, 2021 11:00 pm - I like to believe all my felines have two houses each. The obvious first choice is the home I share with them. The second, not so obvious abode, is the cat carrier. The ...
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Cute nocturnal flying squirrels could take up residence in your backyardJun 22, 2021 6:00 am - Cute nocturnal flying squirrels could take up residence in your backyard
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Two dogs in Lake County quarantined amid rabies investigationJun 21, 2021 1:00 am - The Lake County Health Department is assisting state authorities in an investigation involving imported dogs presumed to have come into contact with rabies. According to...
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Sponsorships available for Wild Horse FairJun 20, 2021 11:00 pm - Veterans R&R still has sponsorship opportunities available for the annual Wild Horse Fair. The event will be 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday, July 24, and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Su...
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Geneva speech therapist publishes bucket list book about her dachshundsJun 18, 2021 6:00 am - Mary Skaar of Geneva definitely loved helping special needs children in her 35-year career as a local speech and language pathologist. And she definitely loved her two d...
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Waddling into view are the stars of Netflix's 'Penguin Town'
Jun 17, 2021 6:00 am - NEW YORK - They arrive every year in their snazzy black and white tuxedos, causing traffic jams and clamoring for quality real estate. Endangered African penguins have l...
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Know first aid, CPR to help your dog in case of emergencyJun 16, 2021 11:00 pm - If you've had a dog in your life, you've probably had a dog emergency of some sort. A bleeding toe nail, a cut paw, a twisted ankle. I've been to emergency veterinarian...