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4 piping plover eggs hatch on lakefront in Waukegan
Four piping plover eggs on the lakefront in north suburban Waukegan have hatched.Three hatched on Thursday and another hatched just Friday morning.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchThe parents, Blaze and Pepper, hatched last year in Michigan before being moved to Illinois.After wintering in the southeastern U.S., they returned to the Chicago area and started their family.SEE ALSO | 3 more piping plover bird eggs laid at Chicago's Montrose BeachREAD MORE | Piping plover egg found at Montrose Beach, giving rise to 'possibility of new hatchlings'
Titanic Exhibit at Volo Museum Temporarily Shuts Down After Mysterious Flooding
The Volo Museum, renowned for its eclectic collection of classic cars and reputation for paranormal activity, faced an unusual challenge this week when its Titanic exhibit was unexpectedly flooded. Jim Wojdyla, the museum's Marketing Director, highlighted the museum's eerie nature, which is nearly as famous for its ghostly occurrences as for its vintage automobiles.
Animals rescued at Wheeling shelter after quick action from waste pickup worker
WHEELING, Ill. - A Wheeling animal shelter experienced flooding this week due to a water main break. According to Heartland Animal Shelter, the flooding was first noticed by a waste pickup worker from WM Waste Management of Illinois. This worker, who waves to the cats sitting on the windowsills every morning, saw more cats than usual and realized the shelter was flooding.
Critical Home Repair - Habitat for Humanity
Habitat for Humanity Lake County is now accepting pre-applications for our Critical Home Repair Program. If you or someone you know is in need of essential home repairs, this is a fantastic opportunity to get the assistance you need. Examples of potential projects include repair of roof leaks, leaking pipes,...
Colorado turns to ‘ballot box biology’ once again to undermine wildlife management, plus Palatine Stables gain further public support
On this airing of The Great Outdoors, Charlie Potter shares his concerns on “ballot box biology” in Colorado and how it is shifting species management into the hands of politicians. He also gives an update on the incredible amount of feedback in support of keeping the stables in Palatine, IL.
Review: BEEHIVE: THE 60'S MUSICAL at Marriott Theatre, Lincolnshire IL
The soundtrack of our life. Beehive: The 60's Musical, the current production at Marriott Theatre, brings the decade of the 1960’s and the female musical artists to eye popping, foot stamping, hand clapping and colorful life! This 90 minute (no intermission) trip back in time is simply enjoyable. Interspersed with dialogue reflecting on what was happening during the years of the decade, along with great costume changes, evokes lots of memories.
Shiatsu Practitioner Fosters Harmony for the Body, Mind and Spirit
Before founding the Peaceful Healing Place, a wellness center in Algonquin specializing in Eastern healing modalities, Ninetta Keenan pursued various nurturing professions. As a travel agent, she helped people fulfill their dreams of traveling to restful and relaxing destinations. Later, as the owner of a gardening business, she brought joy to people by planting flowers, shrubs and trees, nurturing the earth and enhancing natural beauty.
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