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Forest preserve officials want Tyson the bison gone by Memorial Day
May 17, 2022 8:51 PM - Lake County Forest Preserve Disrict officials say they want an estimated 1,300-pound bison that has been living at the Lakewood Forest Preserve near Wauconda gone by Memorial Day. -
Dog-friendly restaurant, 2 other businesses proposed for Arboretum of South Barrington
May 16, 2022 3:36 PM - The Arboretum of South Barrington may soon have a dog-friendly restaurant, a new axe-throwing operation and a cigar lounge as tenants. -
Tick season is here: How to protect your pet from pests
May 16, 2022 6:00 AM - Although there are nearly 900 different species of ticks, less than 10% of them are found in the United States, and many fewer than that are likely to come in contact with you and your dog. -
New view of the zoo: Brookfield's leader bringing a veterinarian's touch to renovation plans
May 10, 2022 12:06 PM - Approaching its 100th anniversary in 2034, Brookfield Zoo has been laying the groundwork for a capital campaign that would make dramatic changes to the 235-acre campus. In the first major project, the zoo plans to build outdoor primate habitats for Brookfield's western lowland gorillas and orangutans. Leading those efforts is Dr. Mike Adkesson, the zoo's new director. "We're also trying to do something bold," he said. -
How to best prepare your pet for a visit to the vet
May 10, 2022 6:00 AM - Just as you prepare to take your kids to the doctor, a little planning ahead is important when you take your pet to the veterinarian, too. -
Good News Sunday: Intern program a win-win for staff, residents, participants at nursing home, rehab center
May 8, 2022 7:30 AM - The Project Search intern program at Sedgebrook senior living community and Radford Green Health Care and Rehabilitation in Lincolnshire frees up nurses and staff members, teaches students with developmental and cognitive issues a meaningful career, and improves the lives of residents. -
Second City Canine Rescue celebrates 10 years at fundraising gala
May 12, 2022 4:09 PM - It was one cute step and repeat. Supporters of Second City Canine Rescue cuddled up to fluffy pups as they entered the annual "Cocktails For Canines" gala April 30. -
DuPage Forest Preserve District warns drivers to watch for turtles
May 3, 2022 7:10 PM - The DuPage Forest Preserve is advising motorists to avoid striking turtles as these reptiles become more active in the spring and move between nesting sites. -
$10.9 million expansion planned for DuPage County animal shelter
May 2, 2022 5:30 AM - After years of chronic overcrowding at the DuPage animal shelter, county officials and animal advocates are planning a major expansion of the 1970s-era building in Wheaton. -
Warblers find their niche by controlling insects
May 2, 2022 6:00 AM - Over the recent years, I've been noticing some migratory birds heading north sooner than they did when I grew up in the area. This got me thinking about migratory warblers and how they are alike and different. With that in mind, we'll look at three of these small insectivores: the palm, Blackburnian, and black-and-white warblers.
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