Pets and Animals
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Feline's bad breath could lead to other problemsFeb 17, 2021 10:00 pm - Some feline caregivers are surprised to learn that their pets may suffer from some of the same medical symptoms as people do. I am convinced that if you take a common-se...
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Arlington Heights woman sues ex-boyfriend, says he killed her dogs
Feb 17, 2021 12:00 am - They were drawn to each other by their love for dogs. Sarah Manos, a 27-year-old high school teacher, owned Daisy and Kirby, mixes of the Shih Tzu and Bichon Frise breed...
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Best Bets: A cappella ensemble Naturally 7 performs a virtual concertFeb 16, 2021 5:00 am - Vibrant vocals Marvel at the vocals and sounds deployed by the a cappella ensemble Naturally 7 in a virtual concert starting Thursday. It's courtesy of North Central Co...
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We asked, you shared: Pandemic petsFeb 15, 2021 5:00 am - Back in December, we asked readers to send us photos of pets they'd adopted during the pandemic. We've shared many of those photos over the past several weeks. We'd like...
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Virtual program March 3 on invasive jumping wormFeb 15, 2021 12:00 am - An online program about the invasive jumping worm in Illinois will be held from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 3. Chris Evans, forestry and research specialist with the...
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Animal shelter opens location in Vernon Hills mallFeb 13, 2021 12:00 am - Orphans of the Storm Animal Shelter celebrated the opening of a new facility in Vernon Hills on Saturday. The Riverwoods-based organization has opened a branch inside th...
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The Land Conservancy of McHenry County launches Conservation Leader Internship ProgramFeb 11, 2021 10:00 pm - The Land Conservancy of McHenry County is launching its Conservation Leader Internship Program in the summer. The program is designed to be a hands-on learning experien...
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Brushing your dog's teeth helps with overall healthFeb 10, 2021 10:00 pm - February is Dental Health Care Month. That applies to both dogs and humans. My first experience with veterinary dentistry was 20 about years ago. Other than learning th...
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New pets hit the dog park, and some owners are nervous wrecks
Feb 10, 2021 5:00 am - Like a lot of new dog owners, Adriana Magarin recently got a puppy to help brighten up pandemic life. "You can only read so many books, you can only listen to so many po...
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Best bets: Standup comic Larry Reeb helps reopen Zanies RosemontFeb 09, 2021 5:00 am - Comedy returns The Rosemont comedy club Zanies reopens this weekend with standup comedians Larry Reeb and Brian Hicks set to perform at Parkway Bank Park, 5437 Park Plac...