Pets and Animals
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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...
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Who's Freddy the fox, and why is he captivating Bartlett residents?Jun 16, 2021 1:00 am - A hapless red fox has become a neighborhood celebrity in Bartlett. Fondly nicknamed "Freddy," the fox has a unique accessory that has caught the attention of many resid...
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Forever homes, for real: Northbrook shelter not seeing increase in pandemic adoptees being returnedJun 16, 2021 1:00 am - Fifteen months ago, as the COVID-19 pandemic accelerated, would-be pet owners flocked to shelters seeking animal companions. Though some shelters across the country are...
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Best Bets: The Obama Portraits head to the Art Institute of ChicagoJun 15, 2021 6:00 am - Presidential portraits Kehinde Wiley's painting of President Barack Obama and Amy Sherald's portrait of former first lady Michelle Obama - known as The Obama Portraits -...
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What to do when your cat's behavior is out of the boxJun 14, 2021 6:00 am - It is not uncommon for cats to stop using their litter boxes at some point in their lives. It is important to determine the reason before it becomes an established unwan...