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A group of alpacas approach the camera to get their picture taken Jan. 27, 2022 at Rolling Oak Alpaca Farm in Makanda, Ill.

A girl’s love for crocheting develops into a farm of more than thirty alpacas

By Sophia Rogers and Sophie Whitten, Photographer and Photo Editor
February 16, 2022
Puppies sleep in a caged area inside a surgery room on Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2017, at St. Francis CARE Animal Shelter in Murphysboro. Kay Crease, the animal shelters veterinarian, said the puppies have all since been adopted. (Bill Lukitsch | @lukitsbill)

Volunteer from home by fostering for local animal shelters

By Alex Williams, Staff Reporter
April 5, 2020
no cutline, finding forever

Finding Forever funds animal rescue through thrift store

By Alex Williams, Staff Reporter
February 27, 2020
Graham, age 4, and Audry, age 7, learning about the properties of water at The Science Centers new home school camp on Friday September, 27, 2019.

The Science Center: Providing hands-on science for 25 years

By Elizabeth Biernacki, Staff Reporter
October 26, 2019
Honey bees huddle in preparation for the upcoming colder months on Friday, Oct. 11, 2017 in Waverly, Illinois

Animal Report: Native bees are in danger

By Elizabeth Biernacki, Staff Reporter
October 25, 2019
The Pomona Natural Bridge spans 90 feet to make up a part of the Pomona Natural Bridge trail on Sunday, July 21, 2019.

Hiking 101: Pomona Natural Bridge

By Elizabeth Biernacki, Staff Reporter
September 19, 2019
Hiking 101: Rocky Bluff Trail

Hiking 101: Rocky Bluff Trail

By Elizabeth Biernacki, Staff Reporter
September 10, 2019
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Animal Report: Vegan RSO speaks up for animals

By Elizabeth Biernacki, Staff Reporter
September 8, 2019
The Giant City Nature Trail winds between giant rock formations on Thursday, June 20, 2019 in Giant City State Park. Names and dates have been carved on these stones, some dating back to the late 1800s.

Hiking 101: Giant City State Park

By Elizabeth Biernacki , Staff Reporter
August 27, 2019
Jett Stollard, of Bethany, rides a mechanical bull on Saturday, Aug. 10, 2019, during the Illinois State Fair in Springfield, Illinois.

Gallery: From bumper cars to bull riding, a day at the fair

August 18, 2019
Alaina and Heather Reno, of Carterville, walk dogs on Saturday, March 23, 2019, for Wright Way Animal Rescue’s “Hike with a Homeless Dog” event at Giant City State Park.

The great pet debate — who’s better cats or dogs?

By Elizabeth Biernacki, Staff Reporter
April 16, 2019
A male pitbull reacts reacts while being handled on March 29, 2019, at the Carbondale Humane Society.

Opinion: Stigma against pit bulls is unjustified

By Elizabeth Biernacki, Staff Reporter
April 1, 2019
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