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Kyle, this week's Tails Pet of the Week, standing on a blue blanket and sporting a bandana around his neck. (Courtesy of Tails Humane Society)

Tails Pet of the Week: Kyle

By Rachel Cormier, News Reporter | March 7, 2023

Staying in style is Kyle, this week’s Tails’ Pet of the Week. Donning a signature blue bandana, Kyle is a 4-month-old growing pup that is friendly and high-spirited. Just like many older puppies at Tails, he is looking for some love. His tan...

Tails of the week: Scooby

Tails of the week: Scooby

By Courtesy Tails | October 23, 2019

Big Dog Lovers take notice! I'm only 6 months old and already weigh 55#s!! My name is Scooby. I'm a great pup, have fantastic ears, and am loving, playful and kind. Before coming to Tails I lived with older children and 2 little dogs and was good with...

Tails of the week: Boston

Tails of the week: Boston

By Courtesy TAILS | October 16, 2019

If you are looking for a more mature cat who is playful, a complete love bug, has an abundance of personality, and is darn handsome to boot, you've found him in me, Boston! I'm a 7 yr. old who is pretty unforgettable. I'd make an ideal companion for someone...

Pet of the Week: Rey and Blue

Pet of the Week: Rey and Blue

By Courtesy of Jeffrey Salmon | January 21, 2019

This is Rey and Blue. They are Keeshonds. Their favorite treats are anything with peanut butter, and they love to go to dog parks with their grandpa. Rey and Blue are crazed, cuddly, feisty, happy and cranky. Their owner Jeffrey Salmon is the Assistant...

Empty Egyptian Theatre

Egyptian Theatre renovations nearly complete

By Andrea Azzo | September 21, 2011

After a summer of renovations, the Egyptian Theatre, 135 N. Second St., will host an open house featuring its new seats and sound system. The event will be at 6:30 p.m. tonight and is free and open to the public. Alex Nerad, executive director for the...

Spay Illinois offers discounts to pet owners

By Danny Ciamprone | February 15, 2011

DeKALB | Somewhere in the world Bob Barker is giving a big thumbs up to DeKalb. On March 5, the organization Spay Illinois, 1007 North 1st Street, will be offering low-cost pet vaccinations and discounts for owners who wish to have their pets spayed or...