Watch: Bear found sitting in front seat of man's truck
A Colorado man got an unexpected surprise when he opened the door to his truck.
A Colorado man got an unexpected surprise when he opened the door to his truck.
Will County Sheriff's K-9 helps find man with dementia | ChicagoLIVE
Will County Sheriff's K-9 Lizzy found a 71-year-old man with dementia after he went missing. Deputy Marty Stortz joins ChicagoLIVE to share how Lizzy led the search.
Will County Sheriff's K-9 Lizzy found a 71-year-old man with dementia after he went missing. Deputy Marty Stortz joins ChicagoLIVE to share how Lizzy led the search.
Bird is the word! New research helps decode bird communication | ChicagoLIVE
Have you ever wanted to know what birds are saying? University of California, Berkeley's Dr. Julie Elie joins ChicagoLIVE to explain her research in bird communication.
Have you ever wanted to know what birds are saying? University of California, Berkeley's Dr. Julie Elie joins ChicagoLIVE to explain her research in bird communication.
Flesh-eating screwworm outbreak escalates in West Texas; strict transport ban issued
Federal and state agricultural officials have confirmed that the number of New World screwworm cases in the United States has reached 27, prompting Texas authorities to issue a fresh round of emergency quarantine orders to combat the flesh-eating parasite's expansion in West Texas.
Federal and state agricultural officials have confirmed that the number of New World screwworm cases in the United States has reached 27, prompting Texas authorities to issue a fresh round of emergency quarantine orders to combat the flesh-eating parasite's expansion in West Texas.
West Nile Virus found in Chicago area. What you should do | ChicagoLIVE
With West Nile Virus detected in multiple places in the Chicago area this year, we talk to the UIC College of Medicine about what you should know.
With West Nile Virus detected in multiple places in the Chicago area this year, we talk to the UIC College of Medicine about what you should know.
Woman escapes grizzly bear after terrifying encounter while walking her dog
A woman had a terrifyingly close encounter with a grizzly bear while walking her dog at a wilderness camp in Alberta, Canada.
A woman had a terrifyingly close encounter with a grizzly bear while walking her dog at a wilderness camp in Alberta, Canada.
Giraffe that escaped Texas ranch spotted by helicopter, manager says
A giraffe that escaped a ranch in the Texas Hill Country two weeks ago has been located, according to the manager of the ranch.
A giraffe that escaped a ranch in the Texas Hill Country two weeks ago has been located, according to the manager of the ranch.
PAWS Chicago 'Giving Day' aims to support shelter animals
Ashley Podjasek and dog "Harrington" of PAWS Chicago join Good Day Chicago to discuss the organization’s Giving Day fundraiser supporting shelter animals in need.
Ashley Podjasek and dog "Harrington" of PAWS Chicago join Good Day Chicago to discuss the organization’s Giving Day fundraiser supporting shelter animals in need.
Giraffe loose in Texas: $5K reward offered for information leading to capture, safe return
A giraffe is on the lam after escaping a Texas ranch.
A giraffe is on the lam after escaping a Texas ranch.
Chicago ranks 5th nationwide for dog incidents involving postal workers
There were 43 dog-related incidents involving postal workers in Chicago last year. Chicago Postmaster Holly Burrell joins The Loop to discuss how residents can help prevent future incidents.
There were 43 dog-related incidents involving postal workers in Chicago last year. Chicago Postmaster Holly Burrell joins The Loop to discuss how residents can help prevent future incidents.
Overturned 18-wheeler releases at least 24 million honeybees, forcing Texas neighborhood lockdown
A Texas neighborhood was placed on lockdown after an 18-wheeler carrying up to 24 million honeybees overturned, unleashing massive swarms across the area, authorities said.
A Texas neighborhood was placed on lockdown after an 18-wheeler carrying up to 24 million honeybees overturned, unleashing massive swarms across the area, authorities said.
New World screwworm in Texas: New cases detected
The first case of New World screwworm in the United States was reported on June 3, 2026. Since then, the country has recorded 16 total cases across two states, all found in domestic animals rather than wildlife.
The first case of New World screwworm in the United States was reported on June 3, 2026. Since then, the country has recorded 16 total cases across two states, all found in domestic animals rather than wildlife.
Chicago kitten killer: Wicker Park man sentenced to 4½ years for torturing, killing kittens
A Wicker Park man who tortured and killed at least four kittens three years ago has been sentenced to 4½ years in prison, according to the Cook County State's Attorney's Office.
A Wicker Park man who tortured and killed at least four kittens three years ago has been sentenced to 4½ years in prison, according to the Cook County State's Attorney's Office.
How to protect your animals from screwworm parasites | ChicagoLIVE
With screwworm cases on the rise, we hear from Dr. Lori Ross, emergency veterinarian and the medical director at Emergency Veterinary Care Centers, to explain how to keep your animals safe.
With screwworm cases on the rise, we hear from Dr. Lori Ross, emergency veterinarian and the medical director at Emergency Veterinary Care Centers, to explain how to keep your animals safe.
There’s a new buzzworthy role at the Obama Presidential Center | ChicagoLIVE
The Obama Presidential Center has added a new role to its team, beekeeper. Janelle Dunlap has been named to the position and joins ChicagoLIVE to discuss what it means.
The Obama Presidential Center has added a new role to its team, beekeeper. Janelle Dunlap has been named to the position and joins ChicagoLIVE to discuss what it means.
Munster PD K9 delivers 9 puppies ahead of 4th annual fundraiser
Munster, Indiana’s police department welcomed nine puppies from K9 Sky. A department officer spoke with Good Day Chicago about the upcoming K9 fundraiser.
Munster, Indiana’s police department welcomed nine puppies from K9 Sky. A department officer spoke with Good Day Chicago about the upcoming K9 fundraiser.
Aurora invites public to help name baby elk at Phillips Park Zoo
A new baby elk was born at Aurora's zoo, and the public gets to pick its name. Voting is open through June 30.
A new baby elk was born at Aurora's zoo, and the public gets to pick its name. Voting is open through June 30.
Thousands of dogs to be donated after Wisconsin dog testing facility closes | ChicagoLIVE
Ridglan Farms is closing after around 60 years of breeding and raising dogs for lab testing. This leaves around 2,100 dogs up for donation.
Ridglan Farms is closing after around 60 years of breeding and raising dogs for lab testing. This leaves around 2,100 dogs up for donation.
Watch this brave woman fight off a cougar to save her dwarf goat
Dramatic video shows the moment a Canadian farm owner kicked into high gear to save her baby goat from a cougar attack.
Dramatic video shows the moment a Canadian farm owner kicked into high gear to save her baby goat from a cougar attack.
Grizzly bear mauls hiker, drags him dozens of feet on Glacier National Park trail
A hiker was attacked by a grizzly bear on one of Glacier National Park's most popular hiking routes.
A hiker was attacked by a grizzly bear on one of Glacier National Park's most popular hiking routes.