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Why Does Horner Park Need a Dog Area? Watch This 1-Minute Video To Find Out

By Patty Wetli | September 29, 2015 5:56am | Updated on October 2, 2015 11:01am

IRVING PARK — We could spend a thousand words explaining why the users of Horner Park are pushing for a dog-friendly area.

But this animated video, created by Ravenswood's Big Teeth Productions, tells you everything you need to know about the proposed one-acre park in a single minute.

Through a variety of fundraising efforts, plus contributions from Ald. Ameya Pawar (47th) and Ald. Deb Mell (33rd), supporters of the dog park are halfway toward their $150,000 goal.

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