Crews rescue dog that got stuck in New Lenox manhole

Firefighters in New Lenox rescued a dog that was stuck in a manhole Tuesday in the southern suburb.

Dog spotted by Cook County K9 officer at shelter finds forever home at 911 dispatch center

Full-circle moments don't come along very often in life, but when they do, they warm your heart. In tonight's special report, Sylvia Perez has the story of one between some first responders and man's best friend.

Shedd Aquarium welcomes new residents, interactive features to their Wild Reef exhibit

The Shedd Aquarium on Tuesday provided an update on its efforts to jazz up their Wild Reef exhibit, saying a number of fish are now settling into their new space.

Driver charged after fatally striking 2 horses in Lake County

A Park City man is facing charges after striking and killing two horses with his truck Tuesday morning in Lake County.

Killer whales are attacking, sinking boats and scientists are unsure why

Aggressive orcas are attacking boats in Western Europe and the increase in sightings of this behavior is confusing scientists. The latest in a series of reported incidents happened off the coast of Spain in the Strait of Gibraltar on Thursday. 

Kane Area Rehabilitation overwhelmed with injured fawns

Kane Area Rehabilitation and Education for Wildlife (KARE) is asking for donations to help several injured deer in their care.

Buffalo Grove Police Department welcomes K9 Mac as newest member

The Buffalo Grove Police Department welcomed a 15-month-old sable German shepherd as its newest member during a Village Board meeting on Monday.

Morgan Wallen's son, 2, taken to emergency room after dog attack

Morgan Wallen’s 2-year-old son was immediately taken to the hospital Sunday after suffering from a dog bite on his face.

Roselle woman charged with animal cruelty after 12 dogs found in 'heartbreaking' conditions

All twelve dogs "were in inadequate medical condition with some suffering punctures in the face, moderate to severe Moth-Eaten Alopecia (hair loss), heartworm, worn-down teeth, respiratory distress, skin infections, bladder stones and bacterial infections," officials said.