Pets and Animals
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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'
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New Gulf Coast tick species found in suburbs, but 'we don't need to freak out'Jul 24, 2021 1:00 am - A species of tick native to the southeast United States is only recently being found in significant numbers in Illinois, but it's eager to make your acquaintance. Three ...
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How county animal shelters are handling the summer influx, and what pet owners can doJul 23, 2021 1:00 am - Summer means sunshine and warmer weather, but it also means animal shelters begin to fill up. DuPage County Animal Services, the second largest county-run pet shelter in...
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Help round up and remove rusty crayfish Aug. 7Jul 21, 2021 11:00 pm - There are underwater invaders in local streams and rivers and Kane County Forest Preserve District is asking for your help to find them. The culprit is the rusty crayfis...
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When your pet gets lost, first and foremost, stay calmJul 21, 2021 11:00 pm - I lost a dog once. Her name was Cocoa. It happened under rather extraordinary circumstances. When we found out she was lost, we didn't leave the area. After searching f...