Tearjerking video: Chimpanzee reunited with newborn baby after nearly 2-day separation
The baby was separated from his mother for nearly two days following his birth because he was having difficulty breathing, according to the zoo.
The baby was separated from his mother for nearly two days following his birth because he was having difficulty breathing, according to the zoo.
500 winter coats distributed to Chicago families in need
As temperatures continue to drop, some families will struggle to keep warm this season.
As temperatures continue to drop, some families will struggle to keep warm this season.
Utah man jumps into icy river to save woman attempting suicide
“I told her ‘I don’t know who you are, but I’m here and I love you, and I’m going to help you,’” Dane Entze said.
“I told her ‘I don’t know who you are, but I’m here and I love you, and I’m going to help you,’” Dane Entze said.
Lost rescue dog turns herself in at police station, footage shows
Footage released by officials shows the border collie entering through automatic doors at the police station before sitting down in the corner of the reception area.
Footage released by officials shows the border collie entering through automatic doors at the police station before sitting down in the corner of the reception area.
Watch: Girl, 9, cries tears of joy as mother reveals she's cancer-free
Earlier this year, Leeanne O’Donoghue was diagnosed with a rare form of cancer and underwent weeks of treatment — which she said had been "soul-destroying" for her kids.
Earlier this year, Leeanne O’Donoghue was diagnosed with a rare form of cancer and underwent weeks of treatment — which she said had been "soul-destroying" for her kids.
'Share Day': Employees of hospitality company give back to community
Concord owns a number of local hotels, and Thursday was the company's 14th Annual “Share Day.”
Concord owns a number of local hotels, and Thursday was the company's 14th Annual “Share Day.”
Domino’s Pizza employee makes dessert for girl whose birthday party guests didn't show
Domino's Pizza received a call from a mother hoping to cancel a large order she had placed, since “a number of her daughter’s peers hadn’t turned up to her birthday party.”
Domino's Pizza received a call from a mother hoping to cancel a large order she had placed, since “a number of her daughter’s peers hadn’t turned up to her birthday party.”
Middle schooler buys new shoes for friend teased by other students
"I could tell it was upsetting him," Romello Early said about his friend.
"I could tell it was upsetting him," Romello Early said about his friend.
Halloween costume earns boy free McDonald's french fries for a year
The family has made a point of making custom outfits for nine-year-old Blake, who has had Spina bifida, a condition that affects the spine, for the past six years.
The family has made a point of making custom outfits for nine-year-old Blake, who has had Spina bifida, a condition that affects the spine, for the past six years.
Lisle boy battling cancer who received thousands of birthday cards now 'doing much better'
Brittany Magnus says her son Cole still takes chemo every day for his leukemia, but that he was able to start preschool.
Brittany Magnus says her son Cole still takes chemo every day for his leukemia, but that he was able to start preschool.
After being surrendered to shelter, 19-year-old dog showered with love by best friends
Annie, a 19-year-old Labrador retriever mix, is crossing off a bucket list of adventures in her last days at a loving foster home — thanks to two best friends and roommates.
Annie, a 19-year-old Labrador retriever mix, is crossing off a bucket list of adventures in her last days at a loving foster home — thanks to two best friends and roommates.
Antioch woman asking for blanket donations to keep those in need warm
A suburban woman is driven to wrap northern Illinois in warmth.
A suburban woman is driven to wrap northern Illinois in warmth.
911 dispatcher honored for helping Aurora mom deliver baby at home
Aurora resident Angela Morgan started having contractions and began making her way to the car to go the hospital, but the baby had other ideas.
Aurora resident Angela Morgan started having contractions and began making her way to the car to go the hospital, but the baby had other ideas.
911 dispatcher honored for helping mom deliver baby at home
Aurora resident Angela Morgan started having contractions and started making her way to the car to go the hospital, but the baby had other ideas.
Aurora resident Angela Morgan started having contractions and started making her way to the car to go the hospital, but the baby had other ideas.
Father rushes from coal mining job to attend game with son in touching photo
Michael McGuire didn’t have time to shower and wash away the coal dust before the game. That’s how important it was for him to be there.
Michael McGuire didn’t have time to shower and wash away the coal dust before the game. That’s how important it was for him to be there.
Video: Baby crowd-surfs into the giant arms of Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson
People flooded the comment section of the video condemning the father of the child for allowing strangers to touch her for the sake of meeting Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson.
People flooded the comment section of the video condemning the father of the child for allowing strangers to touch her for the sake of meeting Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson.
Highland Park shooting survivor Cooper Roberts returns to school: 'We didn't know if this day would ever come'
Cooper Roberts, the 8-year-old boy who was left paralyzed after being shot in the Highland Park Fourth of July parade mass shooting, returned to school this week.
Cooper Roberts, the 8-year-old boy who was left paralyzed after being shot in the Highland Park Fourth of July parade mass shooting, returned to school this week.
Chicago Heights veteran gifted new roof from Habitat for Humanity: 'Thank you'
Because he spent his career keeping others safe, Habitat for Humanity and local partners chose to replace the roof over one Chicago veteran's head.
Because he spent his career keeping others safe, Habitat for Humanity and local partners chose to replace the roof over one Chicago veteran's head.
Plainfield students create wheelchair part for man with multiple sclerosis
Engineering students at Plainfield Central High School went above and beyond to help one in their community. Here's the heartwarming story:
Engineering students at Plainfield Central High School went above and beyond to help one in their community. Here's the heartwarming story:
Boy, 4, realizes dream of becoming Chicago police officer thanks to Make-a-Wish
At 4 years old, Khalil has known he wanted to be a police officer his whole life. On Sunday, the Chicago Police Department and Make-A-Wish Illinois fulfilled the boy’s dream by making him an honorary officer.
At 4 years old, Khalil has known he wanted to be a police officer his whole life. On Sunday, the Chicago Police Department and Make-A-Wish Illinois fulfilled the boy’s dream by making him an honorary officer.