Pets and Animals
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Spring Grove man dies in first human rabies case in the state since 1954Sep 28, 2021 1:00 am - A Spring Grove man died in the first case of human rabies in the state since 1954. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention confirmed the diagnosis Tuesday, the L...
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Casey's Safe Haven to host open house Oct. 2Sep 27, 2021 11:00 pm - Meet some of the rescues at the second annual open house on Saturday, Oct. 2, at Casey's Safe Haven, 8N005 Route 47 in Maple Park. The 501(c)3 non-profit holistic equine...
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What to expect from a $24 million redesign of Willowbrook Wildlife CenterSep 27, 2021 5:30 am - A red-tailed hawk named Professor came to Willowbrook Wildlife Center in Glen Ellyn about 20 years ago with a wing injury. Like his caged brethren, the raptor can't fend...
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'Most chaotic initial scene': Responders testify about kennel fire that killed 29 dogs in 2019Sep 27, 2021 1:00 am - On a routine early morning patrol in January 2019, DuPage County sheriff's deputy Chris Obrochta spotted an orange glow in the predawn sky and realized it was a fire. Wh...
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Villa Park falls short of world record for largest dog wedding ceremonySep 25, 2021 1:00 am - A whirlwind of canine romances and perfect sunny weather Saturday set the scene for an attempt to break the world record for the largest dog wedding ceremony in Villa Pa...
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Barrington farm showcases dozens of alpacasSep 25, 2021 1:00 am - Visitors got to experience dozens of alpacas up close and touch their soft fleece during an open house-style event Saturday at Safehouse Farm in Barrington. The working ...
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Lake in the Hills Rotary Club gives donations to local animal rescuesSep 24, 2021 11:00 pm - On Sept. 9, the Rotary Club of Lake in the Hills had the great pleasure to host a mixer with the Algonquin/Lake in the Hills Chamber of Commerce to donate funds to three...
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Celebrate National Public Lands Day with a Party for the PreservesSep 24, 2021 6:00 am - The Forest Preserves of Cook County is hosting its annual Party for the Preserves, and everyone is invited. All day long on Saturday, Sept. 25, Cook County residents and...
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Palatine nonprofit looking for homes for dogs rescued after Hurricane IdaSep 24, 2021 1:00 am - Among all of the lovable dogs that recently arrived in Palatine after being displaced by Hurricane Ida, one especially tugs at Jennifer Riordan's heart. Eden is a “very ...
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Barrington's White House to present 'The Shedd Aquarium: Authoring Chicago's Water Story'Sep 22, 2021 11:00 pm - Join Barrington's White House and Dr. Bridget C. Coughlin, president and CEO of Chicago's Shedd Aquarium, for a deep dive into the ways the aquarium is making an impact ...