Articles filed under Pets and Animals
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Things to do Jan. 27-Feb. 2: Groundhog Day and Lunar New Year events and more
Jan 28, 2023 8:22 AM - If this cold, gray weather has you wondering when spring will come, Woodstock will be celebrating Groundhog Day with Woodstock Willie's annual prognostication and a variety of related events Feb. 1-2. -
Are backyard chickens the solution for shellshocked egg shoppers?
Jan 23, 2023 5:30 AM - With the price of eggs soaring due to the worst avian flu outbreak in U.S. history, many suburbanites are looking to backyard chicken farming as an answer. But some folks with experience say you shouldn't count your savings before they've hatched. -
Animals are Winterfest's main attraction
Jan 21, 2023 7:39 PM - In the absence of ice and snow, animals -- including owls, huskies and ponies -- were the main attraction at Salt Creek Park District's Winterfest in Palatine Saturday. -
Two young eagles spotted at 'In Search of Eagles' program along the Fox River, along with a few dozen ducks
Jan 21, 2023 5:54 PM - Ducks were easier to spot than the elusive bald eagle at the "In Search of Eagles" program along the Fox River Sunday. -
Will 6 chickens and a duck get to stay in Schaumburg? Restored village board to decide
Jan 20, 2023 6:26 PM - Things are looking up for the chances of six chickens and a duck getting to keep their Schaumburg mailing address next week. -
How native animals survive the colder months
Jan 20, 2023 6:00 AM - In your forest preserves, winter is peaceful, the sounds softened by snowfall and an apparent drop in animal activity. When Environmental Educator April Vaos leads winter walks, participants commonly ask, "Where are all the animals?" The answer depends on the species.
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McHenry County woman uses area trails to train sled dogs
Jan 19, 2023 6:00 AM - McHenry County College student Hanna Kowal has been working with sled dogs since her high school days, and she says the trails in the area make for perfect training grounds.
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Off-duty Buffalo Grove firefighter saves dog from burning Round Lake home
Jan 18, 2023 6:58 PM - Buffalo Grove firefighter/paramedic Adam Schroeder is being lauded for rescuing a dog from a burning Round Lake home last week while he was off-duty. -
Best Bets: The Great DuBois two-person circus, Winter Mini Fringe, Lyric Opera's 'Hansel and Gretel'
Jan 18, 2023 6:00 AM - The one-day Winter Mini Fringe returns to Elgin, the two-person family-friendly circus show "The Great Dubois" takes over CLC's James Lumber Center, and the Lyric Opera of Chicago stages "Hansel and Gretel" this week. -
A long, and rare, winter's nap: The groundhog is one of only a few animals in our area that hibernates
Jan 17, 2023 6:00 AM - A long, and rare, winter's nap: The groundhog is one of only a few animals in our area that hibernates
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