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On the article South Suburban Tick Spottings: Interactive Map
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On the article Cops Searching for 'Armed and Dangerous' Man Wanted in Shooting
Lauren Traut
12:17 pm on Friday, May 17, 2013
ReplyHi folks,
The shooting happened on Wednesday, yes, but the suspect is still on the loose and we wanted to alert people to that news. Police are searching for him, and if residents aren't aware, how can they help?
Lauren Traut
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On the article Caption This: Dog in a Bow Tie
Lauren Traut
9:50 am on Friday, May 17, 2013
Oh, Doug. I can always count on you for this comment.
Won't you just have a little fun and play along? I don't believe that this didn't make you smile, even for a second. :)
Lauren Traut
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On the article CONTEST: Mommy Needs a Break—Win Her One from Patch
Lauren Traut
4:18 pm on Monday, May 13, 2013
Hi guys,
We're still working on choosing a winner! We'll be sure to alert you right away when a decision is made!
Lauren
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On the article Gallery: An H-F Prom for the Ages at Field Museum
Lauren Traut
12:28 pm on Monday, May 13, 2013
Hi again, Dinkum.
Not sure what happened to Mom36's post, but Patch staff did not delete it. It's possible the user deleted it herself.
Thanks,
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On the article Gallery: An H-F Prom for the Ages at Field Museum
Lauren Traut
11:33 am on Monday, May 13, 2013
Point taken, Dinkum.
I've deleted her comment. I'd like to remind our readers to keep it civil. Refrain from attacking each other. Be nice and play by the rules.
Thanks.
Lauren Traut
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On the article Gallery: An H-F Prom for the Ages at Field Museum
Lauren Traut
10:57 am on Monday, May 13, 2013
Hi, Jessica.
The comment was removed; we had not seen it, but it looks like our helpful users flagged it as inappropriate.
I apologize for missing the comment; it's difficult to moderate the comment threads non-stop. We do our best, and appreciate your patience!
Lauren Traut,
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On the article CONTEST: Mommy Needs a Break—Win Her One from Patch
Lauren Traut
11:23 am on Monday, May 6, 2013
Hi there, Michelle!
I was going to add it for you, but it looks like it did finally take! Thanks for your entry! Let me know if you have any additional questions!
Lauren Traut
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On the announcement Welcome, Hunter James Traut!
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On the article CONTEST: Mommy Needs a Break—Win Her One from Patch
Lauren Traut
8:58 am on Tuesday, April 30, 2013
Jamie, I'll email you shortly. Look for a note from me!
Lauren Traut,
Associate Regional Editor
Lauren Traut
8:08 am on Wednesday, May 22, 2013
Hi, Richard! We actually asked people to tell us where they had been when they believed they or their animal had picked up the tick. These markers indicate public parks or trails, not home addresses. I know when I take my dog for a walk on a forest preserve trail, and I spot a tick later that day, he more than likely picked it up on the trail, rather than inside my apartment.
And our tick prevention article mentioned at the bottom of this story also offers tips for prevention and tick removal, listed for us by a local veterinarian.
I encourage you to take a closer look at the map, and a look at the article at the bottom of the page.
Thanks.
Lauren Traut,
Associate Regional Editor