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Pet Parrot Survives 24 Hours in Frigid Cold

Also in this week's 'Good Reads,' firefighters resuscitate a cat and an unusual Frank Lloyd Wright home is for sale.

It’s the weekend, and that often means you want to take a break from the news of the day. Each week, we’ll compile a list of “good reads” from Patch sites around the area. They’re happy or compelling or otherwise interesting stories for your weekend reading pleasure.

Pet Parrot Returns Home, Surviving 24 Hours in Frigid Cold

Roonah the pet parrot survived a day and a night in the cold only to be found a few doors down from her home.

Fire Department Resuscitates Cat After Blaze

Firefighters got a cat breathing again and rescued a dog after a fire broke out in the kitchen of a home.

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Frank Lloyd Wright 'Bootleg' House for Sale

After several price cuts, Frank Lloyd Wright's Robert Emmond House is on the market for under $1 million.

Oak Park's Emery Lehman Heads to Sochi This Weekend

Oak Park and River Forest High School senior Emery Lehman heads to Sochi this weekend to compete on the U.S. speed skating team in the 2014 Olympic Winter Games.

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