Articles filed under Pets and Animals
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Elgin man accused of animal torture
Aug 7, 2020 4:47 PM - An Elgin man is accused of beating and burning a dog so severely last month that it had to be euthanized. In a Friday news release, Kane County state's attorney's office announced felony animal torture and cruelty charges against 27-year-old Gonzalo Villagomez, of the 200 block of Villa Street. -
Lake County ecologist stumbles upon an endangered bumblebee at last
Aug 6, 2020 6:57 AM - A routine weeding session in a Lake County forest preserve revealed an uncommon discovery for one ecologist and a reward for everyone working to improve the natural landscape. -
Police: 28 dead cats, 1 dead squirrel found in Waukegan woman's home
Aug 5, 2020 3:54 PM - A 54-year-old Waukegan woman faces animal cruelty charges after authorities found 28 dead cats and one dead squirrel inside her home, police said in a news release Wednesday. -
Naperville police looking for pair suspected of stealing puppy
Aug 4, 2020 7:55 PM - The Naperville Crime Stoppers group is offering a reward of up to $1,000 for information leading to the arrest of two people suspected of stealing a Boston terrier puppy from a Naperville pet store. -
Best bets: Beatles fan festival goes online, 'Blues Brothers' tribute comes to Navy Pier
Aug 4, 2020 6:00 AM - Beatles fans and famous guests come together online for a Virtual Fest for Beatles Fans, the Chicago Jazz Orchestra pays tribute to "The Blues Brothers" at Navy Pier and comedian Mike Toomey plays the Raue Center for the Arts in Crystal Lake this week. -
Welcoming a new kitten? Here's what you need to know
Aug 3, 2020 6:00 AM - A new kitten is bundle of fur, purrs and endless energy. Whether you are welcoming your first kitten or adding another feline member to your family, create a comfortable, safe environment to help him grow into a secure, affectionate, well-behaved kitty. -
On the run with your dog
Jul 30, 2020 6:00 AM - People are out walking and running with their dogs more than ever. Chrisie Aschwanden from runnersworld.com and Jenna Autori-Dedic from fitnessmagazine.com offer some information about running with your dog for exercise. -
Young children with pet dogs seen having fewer social interaction problems than other kids
Jul 28, 2020 6:00 AM - Young children with family dogs were 23 percent less likely to have social interaction problems than children whose households do not have a dog, some recent research suggests.
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Stalking the shoreline: Where to spot great herons and egrets
Jul 28, 2020 6:00 AM - I was very fortunate to grow up on a good-sized muddy lake not far from where I'm sitting. There, I could watch muskrats, catch sunfish, and observe a particular great blue heron on the hunt for fish. This is where my fascination with great blue herons, great egrets and sandhill cranes began. -
New resources for watching birds in DuPage County
Jul 27, 2020 5:56 PM - DuPage Birding Club has introduced three new resources to help people get more out of their birding experience in DuPage County. They include a YouTube Education channel featuring bird identification tips, a series of PDFs describing great places to bird in the region, and an updated checklist of bird abundance in various seasons. More information is available at https://www.dupagebirding.org.
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