Julie Baldwin, of Murphysboro, reacts Monday to being told the total number of dogs in her vehicle tops 15. Baldwin and her fiancé rescue animals and own a no-kill shelter. The couple’s love for animals is one of the many factors that brought them together.

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Julie performs as her stage presence Faim Lee Jewls, Feb. 15, during the “Zombies: Eat Your Heart Out” drag show at the Student Center.

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The audience waves tips at the foot of the stage during Faim Lee Jewls’ performance.

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Alex performs as his stage presence Riley James, Feb. 15, during the “Zombies: Eat Your Heart Out” drag show at the Student Center.

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Alex tattoos Jeremy Strabala, of Streator at his and Julie’s home in Murphysboro. Alex has been tattooing for 10 years and completed artwork on Julie and himself.

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Ava Hecht laughs as Julie brushes her hair before bedtime. Ava is Alex’s daughter and lives with the couple, as well as Julie’s daughter, Madyson Cato.

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Alex gives Ava a hug before sending her off to bed.

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