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CBS News
29-05-2025
- General
- CBS News
Reach Rescue resale shop in Chicago suburbs helps fund medical needs of dogs and cats
A Chicago area animal rescue is giving dogs a second chance and shoppers a treasure hunt. At Reach Rescue's resale shop in northwest suburban Mundelein, your next bargain could help save a pet's life. The shop sells upscale items at bargain prices; including furniture, antiques, and even rare collectibles. "All of the funds that come into the resale shop by the purchases are what fund the medical for our dogs, the upkeep of our dogs, and everything that you see in here has been donated to us by amazing people," said Reach Rescue vice president and director Amanda Dziekanski. Many items come from estate sales, with the profits helping dogs like 6-year-old Elvira. "She came from a bad situation. She was terribly matted. She had to be completely shaved down. We've gotten all her medical done. She'd had several teeth pulled, and dental," Dziekanski said. Right next to the resale shop is the Reach Rescue adoption center, where you can meet all the available pets. "On the dog side, their whole life is taking care of the dogs, and that's just wonderful," said 6-year volunteer Linda Foulkes. Foulkes said donations at Reach Rescue are not only generous, but many times surprising. "We had an Australian birthing dish … aboriginal. It was worth about $2,000, and we marked it at a few hundred dollars, because who's going to buy it?" she said. It's not all resale gold. Some treasures come with four legs and a whole lot of love, like Elvira, who was recently adopted. "We read her story, and we just thought we would be a good home for her," said adopter Bella "She's the sweetest thing, and I think she's going to fit in just fine," said adopter Dylan While Elvira has found her forever home, others wait, like 2-year-old Oreo Cookie. "Unfortunately, the people that had her were incarcerated and couldn't keep her," one Reach Rescue staffer said. Volunteers said, once you adopt from Reach Rescue, you always come back. "I adopted another dog 13 years ago from here, and he was the best dog ever. So when he passed away last year, I knew where I was coming," said one woman who recently adopted terrier mix Rook. Donate, shop and adopt; there's plenty of dogs and cats waiting for their forever homes at Reach Rescue. Reach Rescue's resale shop is open Tuesday through Saturday. The adoption center is open by appointment on weekdays. Every Saturday, they hold an adoption event from noon until 4 p.m. For more information head to
Chicago Tribune
07-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Chicago Tribune
Hundreds go in search of plastic eggs at early Easter event in Mundelein; ‘Fostering a sense of connection, joy and community spirit'
Real eggs are costly these days at your local grocery store, so about 11,000 filled plastic eggs stood in Saturday as the sought-after prizes at an early Easter egg hunt in Mundelein. The Mundelein Park and Recreation District's annual Cottontail Trail attracted nearly 400 registrants at the Dunbar Recreation Center at Community Park. 'It's always wonderful to see families come together, and we're grateful for the opportunity to highlight the joy and connections this event creates,' district cultural arts and events supervisor Amy Langille said. 'While we've been planning spring egg events for many years, this is the Mundelein Park and Recreation District's fourth year of Cottontail Trail and it continues to bring people together, fostering a sense of connection, joy and community spirit,' she said. While the Spring Bunny was present for photo opportunities, also greeting children this year was Mundy Lion, the district's new mascot. There were high-fives and family photos as Mundy Lion said hello to youngsters at the entrance in the large gym where community sponsors had tables with giveaways. First in line for the first wave of attendees was Jaylin Flores, 4, of Mundelein. Her mother Cristina Brito hoped for Jaylin, 'just to have fun' at the springtime holiday. Sofia Brennan of Mundelein, 2, chased bubbles outside after navigating the inside trail with parents Nik and Viviana. Nik Brennan said his hopes for Sofia this holiday are, 'She really enjoyed the Easter Bunny last year so just the smiles she gets out of it.' Community sponsors included the Mundelein LGBT Alliance and Allies. Mundelein LGBT provided bright rubber duck toys. 'It's just being part of the community, and getting out in the springtime and seeing all the kids and families and being part of something really cool,' said Susan Goedke, who staffed the Mundelein LGBT table. Before youngsters went outside after the trail, they could meet the Spring Bunny for photos and pet leashed dogs available for adoption. Staffing the dog adoption informational table was Mike Myers of Reach Rescue of Mundelein. 'For the rescue, it's great for the dogs,' he said. 'It gives them exposure. Who doesn't like puppies?' Miss Mundelein 2024 Natalia Gutierrez, 18, a senior at Mundelein High School, was on hand for photo opportunities and handed out small bags of fruity, spring-themed nutritional snacks. 'I love seeing all the kids here, and just talking to them and kind of showing them what they can do,' she said. 'I know we have such a diverse community here in Mundelein. It's so important for them to see people in positions such as mine to know that when they're older, they can do the same thing.' Children used the playground and participated in a raffle for holiday baskets. There was also a petting zoo where a friendly duck seemed to have its own fan club. Katrina Block of Mundelein and children Annabelle, 9, and Lilyann, 10, hoped to win a basket with a colorful stuffed animal. Annabelle and Lilyann also visited the petting zoo. Both siblings wore festive holiday headbands with two bunnies each on hopping springs. Annabelle wore pink and Lilyann wore purple. 'We picked number two,' Annabelle said of the preferred basket to win. All three family members liked basket number two and hoped one of their names would be pulled. 'We all put it in the same, hoping for better results,' Katrina Block said with a laugh. 'I like the bright colored bunny. It looks soft and cute.'
