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- Living the high life, family style
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- The mysterious death of Sammy Wanjiru
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Rescues of the week
06/01/2011
Merle is a beautiful, brave German Shepherd with a heart of gold. This amazing girl came to PAWS Chicago after she was rescued from a puppy mill. Merle spent the first eight years of her life behind bars, while her puppies were sold for profit. Despite her dismal circumstances, it’s easy to see Merle’s kind spirit and friendly disposition.
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ComEd raising rates
05/25/2011
Rescues of the week
05/25/2011
Booker is a 2-year-old Miniature Poodle/Daschund mix with a not-so-miniature personality! This sweetheart was given up to Chicago Animal Care & Control by his previous owner, along with six other dogs. Poor Booker was covered in tangled fur and dirt, and had to be shaved, but his handsome coat of black curls is starting to grow back.
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Free rides for seniors set to expire in August
05/18/2011
Rescues of the week
05/11/2011
Renata is a pretty, 4-year-old orange tabby who would love to become a part of your life! This little lady came to PAWS Chicago when a kind animal-lover found her living outdoors. There were several feral cats in the neighborhood who were bullying Renata, so her rescuer took her in and found her to be very sweet and friendly.
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Emanuel names new top Chicago cop
05/04/2011
Mayor-elect Rahm Emanuel named his new top cop Monday: Garry McCarthy, former police director of Newark, N.J.
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Rescues of the week
05/04/2011
Remy is a handsome, 3-year-old Shepherd mix. This sweet 60-pound pooch is looking forward to finding a patient, loving new home where he can gain confidence and come out of his shell. His former owner no longer wanted him and brought him to Chicago Animal Care & Control.
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Aldermen delay vote on Clean Power Ordinance
04/27/2011
Rescues of the week
04/27/2011
Sneakers is a peppy, 4-year-old Jack Russell Terrier mix. This loveable girl was found wandering the streets in September and wound up at Animal Care & Control. When no one claimed her, Sneakers made her way to the PAWS Chicago Adoption & Humane Center, where she has been given a second chance at life
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No shuttle, but Adler Planetarium gets constellation prize
04/13/2011