Rescues of the week

08/18/2010

Big Moe is a handsome one-year-old Boxer. This happy-go-lucky dog is full of energy and has a heart of gold. Big Moe is looking for an experienced dog owner who can give him plenty of exercise and training.
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Germania Club landmark designation headed to full council

08/11/2010

Plans to landmark the famed Germania Club go before the full city council next month for final approval. Alderman Brendan Reilly (42nd) Saturday announced that the city council will consider recommendations to landmark the club at their September meeting.
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Craftsman store bound for River North

08/11/2010

Within the month shoppers and visitors to River North will be able to pick up a 3/8-inch variable weight torque wrench at Sears’ new Craftsman tool store before making a quick snack of an $11 Gooey Chocolate Brownie available next door at famed Grahm Elliot Restaurant.
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Burglary alert for Lincoln Park

08/11/2010

The Chicago Police Department issued a special alert for residents living in the 18th Police district’s northern edge, as well as the 19th and 23rd Districts.
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Honor Flight at Oak Street Beach

08/11/2010

Based on 2008 statistics, America is losing World War II veterans at the rate of approximately 1,000 per day. Honor Flight, a non-profit organization, takes World War II veterans for a day of fun and sightseeing in Washington D.C. for absolutely free.
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Rescues of the week

08/11/2010

Cumberland is an adorable, 1-year-old Beagle. This fearless pup never tires of long walks and is always up for a game of fetch. He gets along swimmingly with other dogs, and has been having a ball playing with the other pooches in Sophie’s Suite at the PAWS Chicago Adoption & Humane Center.
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Rescues of the week

08/04/2010

Salvadore is a gorgeous, 6-month-old kitten. PAWS Chicago volunteers have nicknamed this cutie “Salv-ADORABLE.” Salvadore is very laid back and usually prefers cuddling to playtime.
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Rescues of the week

07/21/2010

Eva is a petite 5-year-old Chihuahua mix in search of a loving home. Visitors to the PAWS Chicago Adoption & Humane Center love to see her giant ears and beautiful brown eyes peeking out the window of the dog house in Sophie’s Suite, which is named after Oprah’s beloved Cocker Spaniel.
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Downzone North Halsted?

07/14/2010

A small group of Lincoln Park neighbors think that changing the zoning on a stretch of North Halsted Avenue will cool down traffic and noise while preserving the character of the area.
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Help for Haiti in Lincoln Park

07/07/2010

The Lincoln Park Market and Park West Community Organization are raising money to provide “survival kits” for those who made it though the earthquake outside of Port-au-Prince earlier this year.
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