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McCormick Place works to prevent migratory birds from hitting windows and dying
CHICAGO (CBS) -- Forty thousand birds have died hitting McCormick Place since 1978, and last year during peak migration, 1,000 birds died in one night.So as peak migration approaches again this fall, there are changes at McCormick Place to prevent the high number of bird deaths.This is the time of year when birds make their trek across Lake Michigan before it gets too cold. Metropolitan Pier and Exposition Authority Chairman Jeff Bethke explained why McCormick Place is a major hazard for those birds."This facility is right on the lake, as you'll see, and we've had issues with bird strikes—as do...
Efforts being taken to protect birds during peak migratory season
Annette Prince, Director of Chicago Bird Collision Monitors group, joins Lisa Dent to discuss McCormick Place’s efforts to prevent migratory birds from hitting its windows and dying as we enter peak migratory season in Chicago.
Petco will stop selling its rabbits, again
(KRON) – In an effort to abide by its “Think Adoption First” philosophy and after receiving feedback from “animal rescue and welfare organizations nationwide,” Petco dropped its rabbit sale policy on Tuesday. From now on, instead of buying a rabbit, Petco customers interested in getting a bunny will have to adopt America’s third most popular […]
Harry Caray's Tavern will host annual HOWL-o-WEEN party contest for pets and humans
Harry Caray’s Tavern on Navy Pier invites you to celebrate the spooky season this year with your pet in tow. On Sat., Oct. 26 from 4pm-5pm, Harry Caray’s Tavern will host its annual Howl-O-Ween Costume Contest that will benefit PAWS Chicago.
Brass Animals jam out on Orange Friday
Brass Animals put on a show for the Good Day Chicago crew!
Woodlawn’s Build Coffee Is For Sale, But Owners Hope Community Buyer Keeps It Alive
WOODLAWN — Two South Siders are preparing to sell their café and bookstore, which has for nearly a decade contributed to, and offered rest from, the hard work of community-building in and around Woodlawn. Build Coffee, 6100 S. Blackstone Ave., is for sale. To inquire about purchasing Build...
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