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Rescues of the week

09/05/2012

Foxy is a sturdy, athletic 4-year-old Cattle Dog/Terrier mix. This adventurous girl came to PAWS Chicago after her previous owner moved in with someone who didn't like dogs. Thankfully, she was brought to PAWS Chicago, where pets are guaranteed a second chance! Foxy loves to fetch tennis balls.

$55M North Grant Park to be named for Maggie Daley

08/29/2012

When North Grant Park reopens in winter 2014 after a major makeover, it'll have a new name: Maggie Daley Park.

Rescues of the Week

08/29/2012

Lilly is an energetic 3-year-old Labrador/Pit mix who would love to be your new best friend! This affectionate girl came to PAWS Chicago through Animal Care & Control in early July after she was found as a stray.
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Rescues of the Week

08/22/2012

Tina is a gorgeous, 2-year-old Shepherd who would love to meet you! This sweetheart came to PAWS Chicago after she was turned into Animal Chicago Care & Control as a stray. Underweight at just 45 pounds and with scars all over her ears, Tina was a sad sight when she first arrived.
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Felony Franks settles with city of Chicago

08/01/2012

Felony Franks, the jailhouse-themed hot dog stand formerly located at Western Avenue and Jackson Boulevard on the Near West Side, has settled its lawsuit with the city for an undisclosed amount.

Rescues of the Week

08/01/2012

 Corky is a very special 6-year-old Chihuahua mix who would love nothing more than to come home with you! She is an extremely affectionate dog who is happiest when she has a lap to sit in.
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Rescues of the Week

01/18/2012

Henery is an energetic 2-year-old Blue Heeler mix who absolutely loves people and is also great with other dogs! In late October, Henery was transferred to PAWS Chicago after he was left at Animal Care & Control as an unclaimed stray.
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Rescues of the Week

01/11/2012

Kristil is an enthusiastic 1-year-old Terrier/Shepherd mix. Kristil is an intelligent dog who loves to learn. She has completed an obedience course and mastered sitting, waiting, heeling, lying down, and dropping items on command.
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Tougher G8, NATO protest rules would be permanent for Chicago

01/04/2012

Mayor Rahm Emanuel introduced a handful of tougher fines and regulations for protestors in the city leading up to next spring’s NATO and G8 summit, and he recently said they would be permanent.

Moo & Oink name bought as stores shuttered

12/28/2011

Moo & Oink, the shuttered retail meat company, will live on in name only as a minority owned company acquired the former store’s brand and other intellectual property for $530,000 during a public sale of the 30-year-old company last week.