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Here's the press release: Man hired to kill dog and uses hammer/axe is offered 90 days in county jail Freddie Mock admitted to accepting $25.00 to euthanize a Manito woman's dog. He took the dog to a wooded area and used a hammer/axe to bludgeon the dog in the head, then left it for dead. Freddie Mock was charged with 510 ILCS 70/3.02 Agg… read more

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It sounds like an April Fool's joke, but sadly it isn't. The Kane County Forest Preserve has determined that as of April 1st, dogs within the fenced 5-acre dogpark must be kept on leash. Dogowners have been letting their dogs run free in the fenced area for the past 5 or 6 years, since Emily Schweitzer died and deeded her land to the Forest Pre… read more

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I came across this prayer in my friend's home and was surprised to find that Albert Schweitzer was related to the woman, Emily Schweitzer, whose property has become a forest preserve. Emily Schweitzer had a copy of this hanging in her house. I visit the Schweitzer Woods preserve frequently with my dogs and I am always overcome with the reverence … read more

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We've hit our maximum for "helpfulness" points. Thanks for everyone who worked so hard to make it happen! Let's focus now on writing reviews, taking pictures and videos (if you can), referring people, and of course commenting on news stories. read more

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Phoebe says: Today's the day to celebrate Patty's hard work helping PWP. Please go to: www.zootoo.com and mark her reviews as helpful! Have a wonderful birthday, Patty! read more