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How this dog's death led to a bitter race for Wayne village president
Mar 27, 2023 12:05 PM - Were it not for a dog named Ludwig, Eileen Phipps might be cruising unopposed to a seventh term as village president of Wayne. But her husband's killing of a neighbor's pet triggered a contentious race for Phipps' office and three trustee seats. -
Cat declawing, indoor vaping could be banned
Mar 24, 2023 5:49 PM - One measure that recently passed in the state House would make it illegal to declaw a cat if the procedure is not medically necessary. Among the legislation to clear the state Senate is a ban on using e-cigarettes in public places. -
Things to do March 24-30: Mutts Gone Nuts, Naperville Bluegrass Fest and more
Mar 22, 2023 6:00 AM - Dog lovers won't want to miss the comedy dog spectacular Mutts Gone Nuts in Schaumburg. Plus, there's the Lake County RV Outlet Show, Naperville Bluegrass Festival and more happening this weekend. -
National Coyote Day on March 23 promotes coyote coexistence
Mar 21, 2023 11:25 AM - March is not just about the first day of spring, March Madness, or celebrating St. Patrick's Day. It is also the month we celebrate a considerably less recognized holiday, National Coyote Day. -
Des Plaines tentatively expands backyard chicken program
Mar 21, 2023 5:00 AM - The Des Plaines City Council on Monday tentatively agreed to ease limitations on keeping chickens in backyard coops. -
There's more to see in South Bend than Notre Dame
Mar 21, 2023 1:18 PM - South Bend, Indiana, and the University of Notre Dame are inexorably linked, but you would be mistaken to assume the home of the "Golden Dome" is all this city has to offer. In fact, there's more to South Bend than South Bend. -
Good News Sunday: How a lost shoe sparked a viral sensation and search in Schaumburg
Mar 19, 2023 6:00 AM - Lucas Duffy has spent only about 48 hours in Schaumburg, but village residents have made a lasting impression on him after his social media post about a lost shoe generated hundreds of responses and launched a communitywide search. -
Entertainment helps draw a crowd to chamber of commerce expo
Mar 18, 2023 5:31 PM - Entertainment inclduing a traveleing reptile show and music, as well as food were the big draws to the GLMV Chamber of Commerce Expo, held at the Doubletree Hotel in Mundelein Saturday. -
How egg-citing: Des Plaines set to ease limits on backyard chickens
Mar 16, 2023 3:14 PM - With complaints about high egg prices all-too common these days, Des Plaines officials are preparing to ease rules for keeping hens in backyard coops. -
Kane County forest preserve may once again become home to bison
Mar 16, 2023 6:24 AM - It's been 200 hundred years since bison roamed the prairies of Kane County, but a new plan to reintroduce them into a local forest preserve may turn back the clock.
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