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Personal Observations on Dogs and Neighborhood Living
Claude A. Walker argues dogs in Forest Park stir petty civil strife as owners trespass on parkways and private lawns. He recalls dog conflicts, apartment living, and a village council encounter, noting the clash between pet lovers and nonlovers as yards fade to cement. He recounts Oak Park dog owners crossing Harlem Avenue to use local spaces for relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forest Park
Parkways
Oak Park
Harlem Avenue
Elgin