Alligator at Grant Park beach; South Milwaukee police rescue reptile

The South Milwaukee Police Department posted on Mondaym Nov. 6 about a discovery at a beach in Grant Park – something you would not expect.

Tree House Humane Society gearing up for National Pet Adoption Week
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National Pet Adoption Week is coming up. We often talk about adopting dogs but today we are reaching out for help from all of you cat lovers. Erin Mayes, a feline behaviorist with Tree House Humane Society, joined Good Day Chicago on Saturday to tell us more.

Study reveals rats have an imagination

Researchers conducted an experiment using virtual reality to test rats cognitive thinking.

Black bear spotted at Disney World's Magic Kingdom captured, FWC says

An adult black bear that found its way into a tree near Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom, forcing more than a dozen attractions, rides, and lands to temporarily close, has been captured, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.

Watch: Dolphins guide lost whale and calf back to migration route in heartwarming display

A heartwarming incident occurred near Bunbury Back Beach, Australia, as a pod of dolphins guided a lost mother humpback whale and her calf back to their migration route.

'Project K-9 Hero' provides lifelong medical care for K-9s after service

In tonight's Good News Guarantee, we learn about an organization that looks after the nation's K-9s long after they retire from duty.

Housekeepers walk out of downtown Chicago hotel, demanding fair pet policy

Housekeeping workers of the Hilton Garden Inn Downtown Chicago Riverwalk walked out on strike Sunday morning over their demand for a “fair pet policy.”

Lake County K9s dominate multi-state competition in Michigan

The Lake County Sheriff's Office is proudly boasting some highly skilled canine teams that recently secured top honors in a multi-state competition.

Chicago's top Halloween events and festivities this weekend

This Halloween season, as the cold weather approaches, you can still bundle up and enjoy the festivities in Chicago.

NYC subway rat shares donut with nearby rodent friend

In a TikTok video taken by Carly Hittner, a Manhattan rat is seen grabbing a donut from the subway tracks and sharing it with a rodent friend.

Why bats are important to Illinois’ ecosystem

Bats are taking the spotlight this week, as enthusiasts aim to raise awareness about these flying mammals' crucial role in the ecosystem.

Deer disrupts Wisconsin Noodles & Company lunchtime rush

People gathered for lunch at a Noodles & Company restaurant in Beloit, Wisconsin had an experience they will not soon forget. It included an impromptu visit from a buck!

Singer Bret Michaels adopts heroic husky also bearing rock star's name

Rock star Bret Michaels adopted a heroic dog that shared his name, making headlines after the dog donated life-saving blood to a severely anemic kitten in Nebraska.