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PAWS Pet of the Week: Ralston
Ralston is a 10-year-old mixed breed who will make a very nice house pet for a lucky family in or around Chicago.
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Ralston is a 10-year-old mixed breed who will make a very nice house pet for a lucky family in or around Chicago.
Adoption fees for Wally, and about 80 other cats and dogs are being waived this weekend, courtesy of Mars Petcare.
Some pets will even be making their adoption debuts.
PAWS is featuring animals who have been in foster care or at the shelter longer than expected.
Each Thursday, CBS 2 is highlighting pet rescue organizations around the Chicago area.
All animals are neutered, spayed, and fully vaccinated.
They are hoping to help pets find loving homes while making space at the shelters.
Tracy is just 4 months old and has playful puppy energy.
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The shelter is waiving adoption fees to help clear out space for other animals in need.
It was founded by world-renowned dancer Irene Castle and her friend Helen Swift back in 1928.
He is a snuggly boy, he loves his walks and gets along well with other dogs, but he is making up his mind about cats.
There will be a Trunk or Treat event at the shelter in Northbrook on October 28th from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
PAWS trainers encourage her next owners to always have treats in their pockets and love in their hearts.
Head to the Famous Fido Rescue website for more information and for details on its upcoming event.
Schnapps is just a year old and would make a great addition to most homes.
They're both females, up to date on vaccines, spayed, and ready for adoption.
It's part of their Clear the Shelters event.
Potential pet parents are invited to meet available animals and enjoy food, vendors, and gifts.
Amos likes everyone at PAWS Chicago but she's missing the home life on the couch.
The pair, just four months old, was born with a birth defect in the back legs so allow them extra time to walk.
Jessica Casey from Forever Fortunate Felines in Palatine joins us this week along with a bonded sister duo of cats named Princess Bubblegum and Lady Rainicorn.
The adoptable dogs will be available from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m.
They will be available for viewing at Gallagher Way on the Clark Street side of the ballpark.
This mixed breed beauty came to PAWS Chicago a few weeks ago from Chicago Animal Care and Control and become a favorite among PAWS staff and volunteers.
The Secret Service and Chicago Police will be speaking with people who live near the DNC action to give some insight on public safety protocols, road closures, and transportation information ahead of the convention.
Former Sangamon County Sheriff's deputy Sean Grayson has been charged with first-degree murder in Massey's death.
Pelt died while battling a house fire in West Pullman in April 2023.
The shooting happened just before 9:30 p.m. in the 7100 block of South State Street in the Park Manor neighborhood.
Enjoy 40 food vendors, and a dozen food trucks, including Chicago's favorites like Lou Malnati's, Eli's Cheesecake and The Original Rainbow Cone.
The Secret Service and Chicago Police will be speaking with people who live near the DNC action to give some insight on public safety protocols, road closures, and transportation information ahead of the convention.
The former president called Harris a "happy warrior" and vowed to do all he can to help her defeat former President Donald Trump in November.
The 500-acre site would become home to the world's first commercially useful quantum computer.
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Bally's took possession of the River West property July 5.
The plant, which was indefinitely idled in February 2023, is expected to reopen next year.
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Kroger owns the Mariano's brand, while Albertsons owns Jewel-Osco.
Newhart was an Oak Park native and an alumnus of Saint Ignatius College Prep and Loyola University in Chicago.
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A shooting suspect was charged after a nearly seven-hour armed standoff following the shooting of a landscaping worker in Schaumburg on Wednesday night.
Authorities in central Illinois on Friday released an autopsy report that confirmed 36-year-old Sonya Massey died of a gunshot wound to the head, after she was shot by a sheriff's deputy in Springfield earlier this month.
The food festival will return to Grant Park's Buckingham Fountain from September 6 through September 8.
A 15-year-old girl was killed after she was hit by a stray bullet while inside a home in north suburban Round Lake Beach Wednesday night. A person of interest, who has not been identified, was taken into custody, police confirmed Friday morning. Police said a firearm was recovered during a search warrant.
Pelt died while battling a house fire in West Pullman in April 2023.
Former Sangamon County Sheriff's deputy Sean Grayson has been charged with first-degree murder in Massey's death.
The Secret Service and Chicago Police will be speaking with people who live near the DNC action to give some insight on public safety protocols, road closures, and transportation information ahead of the convention.
The shooting happened just before 9:30 p.m. in the 7100 block of South State Street in the Park Manor neighborhood.
Enjoy 40 food vendors, and a dozen food trucks, including Chicago's favorites like Lou Malnati's, Eli's Cheesecake and The Original Rainbow Cone.
Former Secret Service agent McCarthy said security for both conventions is now even under more scrutiny since the assassination attempt on former President Trump.
The department has now confirmed they will be providing emergency medical support both inside the secure perimeter that will be going up around the United Center.
Data show the 4th of July has historically been one of the deadliest days of the year.
The former University of Illinois football player had been hired at Aunt Martha's despite having a criminal conviction on his record.
Two battalion chiefs told CBS 2 Investigators said hiring needs to be a priority for the Chicago Fire Department, and they plan to protest their working conditions.
The team is allowing Owens to skip part of Training Camp and their first preseason game so he can go to Paris to cheer on his wife.
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Former Sangamon County Sheriff's deputy Sean Grayson has been charged with first-degree murder in Massey's death.
Pelt died while battling a house fire in West Pullman in April 2023.
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