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    May 30, 2013 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  1. Three Brookfield dolphins pregnant at same time

    Spree, a 10-year-old bottlenose dolphin, floated quietly on her side as veterinarian Jennifer Langan glided an ultrasound monitor over her belly.
    Spree, a 10-year-old bottlenose dolphin, floated quietly on her side as veterinarian Jennifer Langan glided an ultrasound monitor over her belly. Spree has a typical dolphin mouth, so of course she looked like she was smiling. She's expecting her...
    2. May 24, 2013 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  2. Maywood mom, boyfriend plead not guilty in death of 1-year-old

    A Maywood mother and her boyfriend pleaded not guilty Thursday to charges that they beat and killed the woman's 1-year-old son before disposing of the child's body in the Des Plaines River.
    A Maywood mother and her boyfriend pleaded not guilty Thursday to charges that they beat and killed the woman's 1-year-old son before disposing of the child's body in the Des Plaines River. Clad in yellow jumpsuits, Lakeshia Baker, 22, and Michael Scott,...

    Tags: Judges, Riverside (Cook, Illinois), Crime, Law and Justice, Des Plaines, Maywood (Cook, Illinois)

    3. May 23, 2013 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  3. Mom, boyfriend plead not guilty in Maywood child's death

    A Maywood mother and her boyfriend pleaded not guilty this morning to charges that they beat and killed her 1-year-old son before disposing the child’s body in the Des Plaines River.
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    A Maywood mother and her boyfriend pleaded not guilty this morning to charges that they beat and killed her 1-year-old son before disposing the child’s body in the Des Plaines River. Clad in yellow jumpsuits, Lakeshia Baker, 22, and Michael Scott,...

    Tags: Judges, Riverside (Cook, Illinois), Crime, Law and Justice, Des Plaines, Maywood (Cook, Illinois)

    4. May 22, 2013 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  4. Where else to get Jurassic

    Where else to see dinosaurs if you can't make it to "Erth's Dinosaur Petting Zoo":
    Where else to see dinosaurs if you can't make it to "Erth's Dinosaur Petting Zoo": "Dinosaurs Alive!" at Brookfield Zoo: Life-size animatronic reptiles mix with the animal exhibits through Oct. 27. Including dinosaur newcomers (Styracosaurus and...

    Tags: Museums, Paleontology, Museum of Natural History, Arts and Culture, Navy Pier

    5. May 21, 2013 |Column| Chicago Tribune

  5. Secret's out: Brookfield Zoo dolphins are pregnant

    One secret to a dolphin ultrasound is that the machine is pretty much the same one used on human women, except the “Logiq e Vet” branding badge is replaced with something more species-appropriate.
    One secret to a dolphin ultrasound is that the machine is pretty much the same one used on human women, except the “Logiq e Vet” branding badge is replaced with something more species-appropriate. Another secret is that the cold,...

    Tags: Foods and Beverages, Lifestyle and Leisure, Sushi and Sashimi, Zoology

    6. May 15, 2013 |Column| Chicago Tribune

  6. Stingray Touch exhibit opens for summer at Shedd Aquarium

    The surprise isn't that the Shedd Aquarium now has an exhibit where visitors can touch stingrays as they glide by, but rather that the most popular aquarium in the U.S. hasn't had one before now.
    The surprise isn't that the Shedd Aquarium now has an exhibit where visitors can touch stingrays as they glide by, but rather that the most popular aquarium in the U.S. hasn't had one before now. Usually called something like Stingray Bay or Stingray...

    Tags: Shedd Aquarium, Uptown

    7. May 13, 2013 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  7. Sloth bear cubs at Brookfield now on view

    After a courtship beginning in fall 2011, two sloth bears at Brookfield Zoo are now the parents of a pair of cubs, which have begun to make public appearances.
    After a courtship beginning in fall 2011, two sloth bears at Brookfield Zoo are now the parents of a pair of cubs, which have begun to make public appearances. The cubs, a male and a female, were born Jan. 20, and spent their first few months in a den...

    Tags: Endangered Species, Environmental Issues, Conservation, Wildlife, Capron

    8. May 24, 2013 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  8. Tinley students awarded scholarships for community service

    Six graduating high school seniors have been awarded $1,000 scholarships from Tinley Park for their community service, village officials have announced.
    Six graduating high school seniors have been awarded $1,000 scholarships from Tinley Park for their community service, village officials have announced. Those students who are being honored include Emily Ruzevich, who attends Lincoln-Way North;...

    Tags: Endangered Species, Colleges and Universities, Environmental Issues, Judges, Students

    9. Apr 23, 2013 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  9. River Forest, Riverside clean up after deluge

    Communities in western Cook County are still cleaning up this week from a rainfall that left some streets and homes flooded.
    Communities in western Cook County are still cleaning up this week from a rainfall that left some streets and homes flooded. Some areas saw five inches or more of rain, and the Des Plaines River overflowed wreaking havoc on some River Forest and...

    Tags: Illinois Governor, Pat Quinn, Bodies of Water, River Forest, Floods

    10. Apr 18, 2013 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  10. Classes canceled, streets flooded in Oak Park and River Forest

    Oak Park Elementary School District 97 canceled classes and after-school activities Thursday because of severe weather.
    Tribune reporter
    Oak Park Elementary School District 97 canceled classes and after-school activities Thursday because of severe weather. According to an email from the district spokesman, Chris Jasculca, the district received notification this morning from its...
    11. Apr 18, 2013 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  11. Chicago floods: Evacuations, sandbagging as river levels rise

    After wreaking havoc on the morning commute, closing schools and prompting scattered evacuations, the massive storm that dumped upwards of a half-foot of rain on parts of the Chicago area overnight is expected to continue throughout the day, with flooding the big concern.
    After wreaking havoc on the morning commute, closing schools and prompting scattered evacuations, the massive storm that dumped upwards of a half-foot of rain on parts of the Chicago area overnight is expected to continue throughout the day, with flooding...

    Tags: Health and Safety at School, Government, Natural Disasters, Riverside (Cook, Illinois), Nursing

    12. Apr 18, 2013 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  12. Brookfield Zoo closes Thursday

    Tribune reporter
    Brookfield Zoo is closed Thursday because of weather conditions. The Chicago Zoological Society, which manages the zoo, announced the closing because of Thursday morning's severe storm and flooding. The zoo will be staffed to take care of the animals...
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