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The Siwak family in Winfield, Ill., spotted this coyote on the golf course about 40 feet away from their rear deck on Jan. 29, 2013. (Photo courtesy Gene Siwak)

How To Keep Pets Safe From Coyotes

It happens far too often. Unsuspecting pet owners let their dogs and cats out to play or do their business in the backyard and before they know it – a predator looking for a quick meal has attacked and injured their pet or worse.

2013/03/31

Patrick Kane #88 of the Chicago Blackhawks reacts after scoring a first period power play goal past goaltender Mike Smith #41 of the Phoenix Coyotes during the NHL game at Jobing.com Arena on February 7, 2013 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

Blackhawks Pummel Coyotes 6-2

Patrick Kane had two goals and an assist, and the Chicago Blackhawks remained the only NHL team without a loss in regulation this season by routing the Phoenix Coyotes 6-2 Thursday night.

2013/02/07

A coyote wanders in the Hyde Park neighborhood on Feb. 6, 2013. (Credit: CBS)

Coyote Sightings On The Rise

Local residents were being warned to keep their pets on a tight leash, as coyotes are out in bigger numbers, and acting more aggressively, likely due to their mating season.

CBS 2–2013/02/06

Coyotes are increasingly common in the western suburbs, putting small-pet owners on alert. (DuPage County Forest District)

More Coyote Sightings Possible During Mating Season

As coyote mating season winds down over the next couple of months, area authorities are alerting residents, especially pet owners, that they may encounter more coyotes than usual now through April.

2013/02/02

This was the scene where coyotes tried to chase a puppy into a home in Riverside. (Riverside Police Dept.)

Coyotes Break Door Glass Trying To Chase Dogs Into Riverside Home

For those who thought coyotes were shy retiring creatures of the woods, think again.

2013/01/25

Marian Hossa #81 of the Chicago Blackhawks skates with the puck past Paul Bissonnette #12 of the Phoenix Coyotes during the NHL game at Jobing.com Arena on January 20, 2013 in Glendale, Arizona. The Blackhawks defeated the Coyotes 6-4. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

Hossa Gets Revenge On Coyotes

Backing up a stellar season opener, Marian Hossa scored two goals against the team that knocked him out of last year’s playoffs and the Chicago Blackhawks spoiled another celebration by holding off the Phoenix Coyotes 6-4 Sunday night.

2013/01/21

Audio: Coyotes Howl At Passing Train In Indiana Dunes

WBBM Newsradio’s Mike Krauser recorded coyotes howling at a passing train in the Indiana Dunes, near Beverly Shores.

2012/10/05

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Warning Issued After Coyote Bites Man In Aurora

Police in west suburban Aurora are advising residents to watch for coyotes after a man was bitten while standing in his yard.

2012/05/08

Patrick Sharp of the Chicago Blackhawks battles for the puck with Kyle Chipchura  of the Phoenix Coyotes in Game Six of the Western Conference Quarterfinals during the 2012 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at the United Center on April 23, 2012 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

Blackhawks Knocked Out With Coyotes’ 4-0 Win In Game 6

Mike Smith made 39 saves and the Phoenix Coyotes scored three times in the final period to beat the Chicago Blackhawks 4-0 on Monday night and capture their opening-round series in six games.

2012/04/23

Jonathan Toews #19 of the Chicago Blackhawks celebrates with Jeremy Morin #27 and Viktor Stalberg #25 after Toews scored the game winning goal against the Phoenix Coyotes in overtime of Game Five of the Western Conference Quarterfinals during the 2012 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Jobing.com Arena on April 21, 2012 in Glendale, Arizona. The Blackhawks defeated the Coyotes 2-1 in overtime. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

‘Hawks Still Alive After Toews Scores OT Goal Against Coyotes

Jonathan Toews scored 2:44 into overtime and Chicago Blackhawks staved off elimination with a 2-1 victory over the Phoenix Coyotes on Saturday night.

2012/04/22

Brandon Bollig #52 of the Chicago Blackhawks fights with Paul Bissonnette #12 of the Phoenix Coyotes in Game Four of the Western Conference Quarterfinals during the 2012 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at the United Center on April 19, 2012 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

Coyotes Beat Blackhawks In OT, Take 3-1 Lead In Series

Game 5 is Saturday night in Arizona.

2012/04/19

Joel Quenneville

Quenneville Fined $10K For Criticizing Refs

Blackhawks Coach Joel Quenneville criticized the game officials for failing to call a penalty on Raffi Torres after the Phoenix forward left his feet and hit Marian Hossa in the neck and head area in Game 3.

2012/04/19

Brendan Shanahan. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Spiegel: Shanahan’s Reactionary Chaos Takes Its Toll

NHL punishment czar Brendan Shanahan caught so much flack for his soft, inexplicable non-suspension of Shea Weber, that I was worried he would overcompensate and hammer Andrew Shaw far worse than deserved.

670 The Score–2012/04/18

Goaltender Corey Crawford #50 of the Chicago Blackhawks makes a pad save on the shot as Martin Hanzal #11 of the Phoenix Coyotes looks for a rebound in the first period of Game One of the Western Conference Quarterfinals during the 2012 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Jobing.com Arena on April 12, 2012 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

Toews Back, But Blackhawks Lose Game 1 To Coyotes

Martin Hanzal scored 9:29 into overtime and the Phoenix Coyotes opened the playoffs with a 3-2 win over the Chicago Blackhawks on Thursday night.

2012/04/13

Goaltender Ray Emery #30 of the Chicago Blackhawks makes a save on the shot as Kyle Chipchura #24 of the Phoenix Coyotes looks on during the first period of the NHL game at Jobing.com Arena on February 11, 2012 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

Coyotes Top Blackhawks 3-0 In Chicago’s Eighth Straight Loss

The Blackhawks lost their eighth straight overall — their longest skid since the 2007-08 season — and 10th in a row on the road. Chicago’s last win came with a 3-1 victory over Florida on Jan. 20.

2012/02/11

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Small Dogs Mauled By Coyotes In New Lenox

A couple from New Lenox are lucky to have their dogs, after the animals were attacked by coyotes.

CBS Chicago–2012/01/12

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Animal Control Looking For Coyotes That Surrounded Woman, Dogs

Chicago Animal Care and Control is trying to track down three coyotes that surrounded a woman and her two dogs in the Lincoln Park neighborhood.

CBS Chicago–2011/12/07

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Pack Of Coyotes Surrounds Woman, Dogs In Lincoln Park

A Lincoln Park neighborhood woman says she is fearful for people walking their dogs on the North Side after a very close encounter with a pack of coyotes Tuesday morning.

WBBM Newsradio–2011/12/06

Brent Seabrook #7 of the Chicago Blackhawks checks Taylor Pyatt #14 of the Phoenix Coyotes at the United Center on December 5, 2011 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

Coyotes Beat Blackhawks 4-3 In SO

Radim Vrbata and Oliver Ekman-Larsson scored in the shootout, and Mike Smith stopped Jonathan Toews and Marian Hossa in the tiebreaker to lead the Phoenix Coyotes to a wild 4-3 victory over the Chicago Blackhawks on Monday night.

2011/12/05

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Aurora Officials Warn Of String Of Coyote Sightings

Following a string of recent sightings in residential neighborhoods in Aurora, animal control experts say if you see a coyote, don’t run.

CBS Chicago–2011/11/03

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