Pets and Animals
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Meet the snakes that share the suburbs with usMay 18, 2021 6:00 am - When it comes to snakes, it seems most people have a strong opinion. Some, like many of Stillman's college interns, will try to catch a snake if they spot one. They can'...
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Elgin couple come up short on 'Pooch Perfect' finaleMay 18, 2021 1:00 am - While an Elgin couple competing in the finale of the dog grooming competition show “Pooch Perfect” didn't win, they still felt like they came out way ahead. Alyssa Kasi...
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Barrington event raises money to use dogs in fight against human traffickingMay 15, 2021 1:00 am - Rahab's Daughters, a nonprofit social services organization focused on the prevention and detection of human trafficking, hosted a 5K Paw-A-Thon Saturday morning at Citi...
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'I had a lot of emotions that night': Elgin couple make final, get engaged on 'Pooch Perfect'May 14, 2021 1:00 am - It was the romantic gesture of childhood dreams. Holding girlfriend Alyssa Kasiba's hands, Justin Dorn told her, “I know you wanted something very special and unforgett...
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How - and where - to enjoy outdoor drinks or dinner with your dog in the suburbsMay 13, 2021 6:00 am - The sun is shining, the world is opening back up and it's finally patio season. If you're one of the thousands of Americans who opened their homes to the many (affection...
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Local pet supply Store Two Bostons to host grand opening May 22May 12, 2021 11:00 pm - On May 22, Two Bostons is celebrating the opening of their newest store, located in Glen Ellyn at 926 Roosevelt Road. Guests can enjoy games, prizes, raffles, photos, a...
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Elgin Public Museum, Lords Park Zoo to offer free summer programsMay 11, 2021 11:00 pm - Summer programs are back for 2021. The Elgin Public Museum and the Friends of Lords Park Zoo will be offering free family-friendly programs at the zoo. CDC guidelines fo...
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Best Bets: New Philharmonic plays 'A Salute to Frida'May 11, 2021 6:00 am - Classical Kahlo The New Philharmonic performs "A Salute to Frida," a virtual concert featuring works by Mexican-born composers Agustin Lara, Arturo Márquez and Manuel Po...
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Animal shelter proposed for WheelingMay 11, 2021 1:00 am - Wheeling's plan commission meets Wednesday to discuss a proposal for an animal shelter at 586 Palwaukee Drive, as well as other business. The meeting is set for 6:30 p.m...
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Meet some Starfish 'Alumni Pups' at May 22 benefitMay 10, 2021 11:00 pm - Soul Sisters Gives of Geneva and Starfish Animal Rescue are teaming up to save the lives of puppies. Starfish Animal Rescue is a 501(c)3 nonprofit, volunteer-run organiz...