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Villa Park falls short of world record for largest dog wedding ceremony
Sep 25, 2021 4:59 PM - Villa Park fell short Saturday in its attempt to break the world record for the largest dog wedding ceremony. Only 80 dog couples were registered for the nuptials, putting the current record of 178 canine pairs out of reach. Still, the ceremony raised about $4,000 for 10 animal rescue organizations, organizers said. -
Barrington farm showcases dozens of alpacas
Sep 25, 2021 3:21 PM - Visitors got to experience dozens of alpacas up close and touch their soft fleece during an open house-style event Saturday at Safehouse Farm in Barrington. -
Lake in the Hills Rotary Club gives donations to local animal rescues
Sep 25, 2021 1:17 AM - On Sept. 9, the Rotary Club of Lake in the Hills had the great pleasure to host a mixer with the Algonquin/Lake in the Hills Chamber of Commerce to donate funds to three great animal rescues. -
Palatine nonprofit looking for homes for dogs rescued after Hurricane Ida
Sep 25, 2021 9:31 AM - The nonprofit Many Paws Global Rescue in Palatine so far has taken in 35 dogs from Texas and New Orleans, Louisiana following the devastation of Hurricane Ida. -
Celebrate National Public Lands Day with a Party for the Preserves
Sep 24, 2021 6:00 AM - The Forest Preserves of Cook County is hosting its annual Party for the Preserves, and everyone is invited. -
Barrington's White House to present 'The Shedd Aquarium: Authoring Chicago's Water Story'
Sep 23, 2021 12:03 PM - Barrington's White House will present 'The Shedd Aquarium: Authoring Chicago's Water Story' at 3 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 26. This is an in-person event; no virtual tickets are available. -
Palatine accused of negligence over dog attack in Elmwood Park that mirrors May attack
Sep 21, 2021 8:05 PM - Attorneys for an Elmwood Park woman say negligence by the village of Palatine is to blame for an attack by two dogs that were kicked out of the Northwest suburb -- but not euthanized -- following a similar mauling about three months earlier. -
How Make-A-Wish Illinois fulfilled Antioch 10-year-old's dreams
Sep 21, 2021 6:00 AM - When Mazie Leonard, 10, of Antioch, met a friend's bearded dragon, it sparked an interest so intense she wrote a book about it. Thanks to Make-A-Wish, Mazie now has a beautiful new room where she can hang out with friends, both reptilian and human. -
Glen Ellyn couple pledge $100,000 in 'green' donations for DuPage Forest Preserve
Sep 20, 2021 7:10 PM - Ann Boisclair and Jeff Jens of Glen Ellyn are pledging $100,000 to the DuPage County Forest Preserve District's renewable energy efforts to inspire others to do the same. The couple previously donated $25,000 to help bring solar power to Willowbrook Wildlife Center in Glen Ellyn. -
Des Plaines Fall Fest offers plenty of chances for fun
Sep 18, 2021 7:08 PM - A reptile show, carnival rides, food and music are among the varied offerings at Des Plaines Fall Fest.
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