8 Chicago Pet Instagrams You Should Be Following
Cover star Manny (@manny_the_frenchie) is not the only Chicago creature to take social media by storm. Here, eight others who have attracted a following.
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Poking Iguanas: An Exotic Animal Acupuncturist's Story
Acupuncture for a dog? Easy. It’s the birds and turtles where it gets tricky, Deanne Strat-Zenoni says.
Why Is McDonald's Moving from the Suburbs to the City?
The burger giant is pulling up stakes in Oak Brook and heading downtown, following the tracks of many large corporations. They’re trying to court young talent—like they did in the 1970s, when they put a swag bachelor pad in the middle of their chic open office.
How I Met the Mayor and Became Part of the Neighborhood
Puppy paws break the silence that comes with urban isolation.
The Welcome Waggin’ Makes House Calls for Pets
Hawk bites, ear mites, and intestinal parasites are no match for this vet on wheels.
Doctors' Group Asks Congress to Nix Gun-Violence Research Ban (Again)
The American Medical Association started its annual meeting in Chicago on the same day as the Orlando tragedy. And there’s optimism that the tide is turning for gun-violence research.
19 Things to Do with Your Pet This Summer and Fall
Have fun with your buddy at these pet-friendly affairs—including a peanut-butter-licking contest (yes, really).
Chicago Shelters' Longest Tenants—And Why You Should Adopt Them
Meet nine animals who have been waiting at their shelters the longest. (Hint, hint.) Ready to pounce? If you adopt one of these animals, photographer Karen Morgan will give you an 11-by-17-inch print of its photo that appears below. Just tell the shelter where you saw it.
How to Be a Seeing-Eye Human
When a dog starts losing its sight, it takes some adjustment, but the humans in its life can make it work.
10 Great Stories to Read This Week
How police obtained the Hadiya Pendleton confession, fascinating mini sculpted cityscapes, and more