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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
Chicago family's pit bull stolen at gunpoint: 'One had an extended clip'
A Chicago family is desperately searching for their puppy after a nightly walk turned into a nightmare.
A Chicago family is desperately searching for their puppy after a nightly walk turned into a nightmare.
Aurora Police Department introduces its first Bloodhound K9 officer
The Aurora Police Department is announcing the newest addition to their ranks, and she's not your typical officer.
The Aurora Police Department is announcing the newest addition to their ranks, and she's not your typical officer.
Explore nature's bloodsuckers at Field Museum's new exhibit
Vampires, bats, zombies — they're the bloodthirsty creatures you think of this time of year.
Vampires, bats, zombies — they're the bloodthirsty creatures you think of this time of year.
Tortoise lost for 3 years in Florida returns home after only 5-mile journey
A sulcata tortoise in Florida has made a remarkable return home after being missing for over three years. Surprisingly, the tortoise had only traveled five miles from its point of escape.
A sulcata tortoise in Florida has made a remarkable return home after being missing for over three years. Surprisingly, the tortoise had only traveled five miles from its point of escape.
Watch: Cowboys and cops corral runaway bull in 'high steaks' chase
A recent video captured an unusual scene in Englewood, Colorado, as cowboys and police deputies from the Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office joined forces to chase down a runaway cow.
A recent video captured an unusual scene in Englewood, Colorado, as cowboys and police deputies from the Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office joined forces to chase down a runaway cow.
Watch this baby penguin take its first swim at Chicago aquarium
The aquarium's newest arrival weighs a little over 4 pounds.
The aquarium's newest arrival weighs a little over 4 pounds.
World's oldest dog ever dies, aged 31 (or about 217 in dog years)
'Bobi' lived on a farm in Portugal with four cats. He was born on May 11, 1992, when his owner was just 8 years old.
'Bobi' lived on a farm in Portugal with four cats. He was born on May 11, 1992, when his owner was just 8 years old.
Chicago named rattiest city for 9th year in a row -- here's how to get a free t-shirt to mark the occasion
For the ninth consecutive year, the Windy City has been deemed the rattiest city in the United States, according to Orkin's Rattiest City List.
For the ninth consecutive year, the Windy City has been deemed the rattiest city in the United States, according to Orkin's Rattiest City List.
How to stop squirrels and other animals from eating your pumpkins
From store-bought animal repellents to DIY deterrents, there are several remedies you can try in order to keep critters away from your Halloween and fall decorations.
From store-bought animal repellents to DIY deterrents, there are several remedies you can try in order to keep critters away from your Halloween and fall decorations.
St. Louis Zoo elephant passes away following agitation in herd triggered by loose dog
A female Asian elephant at the St. Louis Zoo died shortly after her herd became agitated from a small dog running loose, zoo officials said.
A female Asian elephant at the St. Louis Zoo died shortly after her herd became agitated from a small dog running loose, zoo officials said.
Truck hauling cattle overturns in Connecticut, killing a third of herd
In a recent incident, a trailer transporting 44 dairy cattle from Maine to Ohio overturned while exiting I-84 in Newton, Connecticut.
In a recent incident, a trailer transporting 44 dairy cattle from Maine to Ohio overturned while exiting I-84 in Newton, Connecticut.
Lansing police rescue hawk stuck in glue trap
Lansing police rescued a hawk that was stuck in a glue trap earlier this week.
Lansing police rescued a hawk that was stuck in a glue trap earlier this week.
Rockhopper penguin chick at Shedd joins full colony, takes first dip
Shedd Aquarium’s newest rockhopper penguin took its first swim and has officially joined the full penguin colony.
Shedd Aquarium’s newest rockhopper penguin took its first swim and has officially joined the full penguin colony.
Collision between deer and animal rescue van jeopardizes dozens of pets’ chance at rescue
Dozens of cats and dogs are at risk of not being rescued next week after a deer collided with a Morton Grove animal shelter’s rescue van Thursday morning, leaving the van inoperable.
Dozens of cats and dogs are at risk of not being rescued next week after a deer collided with a Morton Grove animal shelter’s rescue van Thursday morning, leaving the van inoperable.
Great Dane sets record at North Carolina rescue for largest litter: ‘We could not believe it’
To the rescue’s surprise, the Great Dane ended up giving birth to 15 puppies.
To the rescue’s surprise, the Great Dane ended up giving birth to 15 puppies.