A closer look at groundhogs.
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The groundhog, like many animals that call the Chicago River watershed home, is often misunderstood, sometimes persecuted, and yet finds a way to thrive. These fascinating creatures are more common than you may think in and around Chicago. Read all about this fascinating animal in the River Reporter, page 9.