Texas person is diagnosed with bird flu after being in contact with cows

A person in Texas has been diagnosed with bird flu, an infection tied to the recent discovery of the virus in dairy cows, health officials said Monday.

Firefighter adopts puppy rescued from house fire

A puppy that survived serious injuries in a house fire found a very special forever home. Now, he'll tour schools to teach the importance of fire safety.

Hoping love is in the air at Shedd Aquarium
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It's nesting season for the penguins at the Shedd Aquarium. The time of the year the male does most of the work. Tim McGill was there to check on how things are going and see how the latest edition to the colony is doing.

First-of-its-kind bill could limit bulldog, pug breeding

The bill wouldn’t single out any specific breeds but aims to limit the intentional breeding of animals that have identical physical deformities that negatively impact their health.

Eagle population soars in Will County amid conservation efforts

As March Madness captivates audiences with its Cinderella stories, FOX 32 chief meteorologist Emily Wahls investigates a remarkable natural comeback unfolding in the south suburbs in a special report.

Shedd Aquarium names rescued otter pup found in Alaska

A sea otter pup who was rescued by Alaskan wildlife last October has been named after the city where he was found.

Cook County Jail expands program to save shelter dogs, aid detainees

Known as "Tails of Redemption," the program focuses on making shelter dogs more adoptable by enlisting detainees to teach them basic commands such as sit, stay, and kennel up.

Firefighter rescues cat from smoldering house in Connecticut

After putting out a house fire in Meriden, Connecticut, on March 15, there was still one job left for the responding crews: to rescue a cat that was looking a little worse for wear, and sitting on an upstairs balcony.

Dog parasite detected in Colorado River for 1st time, originating from other states

A parasite that can potentially kill dogs has been discovered for the first time in the Colorado River in Southern California, a study from University of California, Riverside said.