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Meet Chance, the Elgin PD's newest police dog. His assignment: Comfort people.
Apr 16, 2021 7:51 PM - The Elgin Police Department has a new comfort dog to work with a unit that conducts follow-up visits with individuals who could benefit from mental or behavioral health services. Chance is a 12-week-old golden retriever who will participate in investigations and help victims of crime with his handler, officer Craig Arnold. -
Bill would make injuring or killing a police dog while driving under influence a felonyApr 15, 2021 5:19 PM - State lawmakers advanced a bill Thursday to make it a felony offense if a person kills or injures a police animal while driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
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Plan all of the spring gardening with your dog in mind
Apr 15, 2021 10:33 AM - Tips for gardening with your dog who loves to dig. -
Become a FrogWatch USA volunteer with Cosley Zoo
Apr 14, 2021 4:24 PM - Cosley Zoo, one of 165 FrogWatch USA chapters in the U.S., will host its annual volunteer training this spring. You do not have to be a frog or toad expert to be a FrogWatch USA volunteer. -
Major training: Biden dog gets help adjusting to White House
Apr 13, 2021 6:58 AM - President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden's dog Major will get professional help adjusting to the White House after a pair of biting incidents last month. -
Mini horses make perfect walking mates in Deer Park
Apr 11, 2021 5:57 PM - Barrington-based SOUL Harbour Ranch brought some of its mini therapy horses to Deer Park Town Center on Sunday for its "Walk with Me" program. -
Carpentersville man charged with animal cruelty in dog stabbing
Apr 9, 2021 6:38 PM - A Carpentersville man is facing an animal cruelty charge after his family's dog was found fatally stabbed in a forest preserve near Barrington Hills. -
Enjoy the outdoors with spring programs with McHenry County Conservation District
Apr 7, 2021 7:47 PM - As the weather warms up, sign up for the outdoor recreational programming available with McHenry County Conservation District. They offer a variety of programs for all ages and abilities that encourage residents to get outdoors and enjoy nature while incorporating healthy movement. -
Sign up 'Little Saplings' for nature hikes and storytime
Apr 5, 2021 7:37 PM - Registration is now open for the next session of "Little Saplings," a fun nature program series for children ages 3 to 5, presented by the Forest Preserve District of Kane County. -
What's the buzz on cicadas? Faint this year in the suburbs, but wait till 2024
Apr 5, 2021 5:30 AM - The Great Eastern Brood of periodical cicadas will bypass the Chicago area this year, but scientists say there's a bigger brood on the way in 2024, so plan your outdoor celebrations accordingly.
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