Lake County Sheriff's K9s receive new donated body armor

Two of Lake County Sheriff’s Office K9s received bullet and stab protective vests from a non-profit organization.

Video shows large shark swimming eerily close to people at Florida beach: 'That sucker came close!'

Swimmers at Navarre Beach in Florida got quite a surprise over the Fouth of July weekend when a large shark was swimming in the ocean alongside them. Video shows people quickly getting out of the water.

South Carolina woman dies after alligator attack near golf course

Authorities say a South Carolina woman died Tuesday after she was attacked by an alligator while walking her dog near a golf course.

Brookfield Zoo animals receive 4th of July treats

In celebration of the July 4th holiday, Brookfield Zoo gave its animals red, white, and blue patriotic-themed treats.

Florida man's hilarious reaction to poolside iguana sneaking up on him goes viral

A Florida man's high-pitched squeal to an unexpected visitor swimming in a pool with him has become a viral sensation on TikTok, capturing the attention of millions who thoroughly enjoyed his candid reaction.

Tips to get anxious pets through Fourth of July fireworks

You may love fireworks, but animal experts insist your pets do not. The sporadic, loud noises and bright lights can be very stressful for your furry friends.

Chicago zoos take action to protect animals from poor air quality

As the humans around the Chicago area continue to deal with unhealthy air quality from the Canadian wildfires, our local zoos are also taking action to protect animals.

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.