Pets and Animals
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How Make-A-Wish Illinois fulfilled Antioch 10-year-old's dreamsSep 21, 2021 6:00 am - When Mazie Leonard, 10, of Antioch met a friend's bearded dragon, it sparked an interest so intense she wrote a book about it. Her curiosity about reptiles only grew as...
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Palatine accused of negligence over dog attack in Elmwood Park that mirrors May attackSep 21, 2021 1:00 am - Attorneys for an Elmwood Park woman say negligence by the village of Palatine is to blame for an attack by two dogs that were kicked out of the Northwest suburb - but no...
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Glen Ellyn couple pledge $100,000 in 'green' donations for DuPage Forest PreserveSep 20, 2021 1:00 am - A Glen Ellyn couple are pledging $100,000 to help renewable energy efforts for the DuPage County Forest Preserve District. Ann Boisclair and Jeffrey Jens were honored by...
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Des Plaines Fall Fest offers plenty of chances for funSep 18, 2021 1:00 am - A bullfrog narrowly averted being turned into a handsome prince with a kiss from an audience member during a reptile show Saturday at the Des Plaines Fall Fest at Lake P...
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Tailchasers offers top care for dogs' minds and bodiesSep 16, 2021 11:00 pm - Are you ready for a higher level of pet care? Meet Matt and Randa Clark of Tailchasers Pet Care! They pride themselves on providing services tailored to the mental well-...
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How St. Charles-based rescue It's All About the Paws finds new homes for pets surrendered by their ownersSep 16, 2021 6:00 am - One of the few bright spots during the pandemic shutdown seemed to be that shelters were adopting out their animals faster than usual. Seems people stuck at home were lo...
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Barkapalooza promises pets and owners a fun-filled day in the parkSep 16, 2021 5:00 am - The West Suburban Humane Society (WSHS) is thrilled to host the 28th annual Barkapalooza Dog Walk and Pet Expo in person on Sunday, Sept. 26, at Lisle Community Park fro...
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Kane prosecutor: No charges for shooting dog because neighbor was justified in his fear of attackSep 15, 2021 1:00 am - The husband of Wayne Village President Eileen Phipps won't face criminal charges in the shooting death of a neighbor's dog. Kane County State's Attorney Jamie Mosser sai...
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Turkey vultures may not be pretty, but they serve important purposeSep 14, 2021 6:00 am - I've seen as many as four turkey vultures perched in a dead tree here at the nature center, but most of my recent vulture insights come from watching our resident bird. ...
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Best Bets: Indigo Girls and Ani DiFranco share double bill at RaviniaSep 08, 2021 8:30 am - Folk rockers Grammy Award-winners Indigo Girls and Ani DiFranco share a concert bill at the Ravinia Festival, 418 Sheridan Road, Highland Park. $65-$90 pavilion seating;...