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Coyote Alert: Staying Safe After Urban Population Explosion
The number of coyotes on the north side has spiked, so top researchers are sharing how to keep them away from your home and what to do if you see one.

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The number of coyotes on the north side has spiked, so top researchers are sharing how to keep them away from your home and what to do if you see one.

Chicago Cubs Charities, Wood Family FoundationNew baseball field will be available for Public League athletes and Chicago residents
Chicago Cubs Charities, Wood Family FoundationNew baseball field will be available for Public League athletes and Chicago residents
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Residents are rallying against the mega-development at Lathrop Homes after contractors apparently put the project on the fast track behind the scenes. Ald. Scott Waguespack (32nd) is encouraging people to speak out.
Lake View residents are rallying against the mega-development at Lathrop Homes after contractors apparently put the project on the fast track behind the scenes.
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The number of coyotes on the north side has spiked, so top researchers are sharing how to keep them away from your home and what to do if you see one.
The number of coyotes on the north side has spiked, so top researchers are sharing how to keep them away from your home and what to do if you see one.
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Have you seen any of these missing pets? Help these little guys get back to their homes using Patch's lost pet roundup.
The number of coyotes on the north side has spiked, so top researchers are sharing how to keep them away from your home and what to do if you see one.