Pups on the Patio fundraiser in Lincoln Park brings together food and furry friends
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What's better than a nice dinner outdoors to cap off a beautiful day? How about Pups on the Patio to benefit a great cause! One restaurant in Lincoln Park is celebrating five years by giving back to the community on Aug. 27 with a unique event.

Relative of the 'murder hornet' found along East Coast in US for first time

The Georgia Department of Agriculture recently announced a yellow-legged hornet was found near Savannah, Georgia. It is the first known spotting in the U.S. and is considered a predator to honeybees.

Hundreds of sharks gathering in the Gulf of Mexico near Texas explained

A mesmerizing spectacle unfolded when a massive school of sharks swimming together in the Gulf of Mexico near Texas was posted on Tiktok and Facebook garnering millions of views and shares.

Meet Kevin: He's the new ambassadog for Peoples Gas

To honor National 811 Day, Peoples Gas is introducing the winner of their safe digging ambassadog contest.

Texas woman survives attacks from snake, hawk after snake 'fell from the sky'

A woman in Silsbee, Texas says she is thankful to be alive after being attacked simultaneously by a snake and hawk after the snake "fell from the sky".

Bridgeview veteran, who lost wife in February, pleads for return of missing dog
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A south suburban Chicago veteran has given so much, and now lost much - first his wife and now his dog Otto. Anyone with information on Otto's whereabouts can call 708-921-9781. The family is offering a $2,000 reward for his safe return.

Syracuse police say man who killed pit bull in stabbing lied about being attacked by dog

The Syracuse Police Department says Thomas Hemmingway is now facing a felony aggravated animal cruelty charge after investigators reviewed video footage of the July 26 incident.

Students build tiny homes for animals along the Chicago River as part of Brookfield Zoo program

The afterschool program is offered through the Chicago Zoological Society's King Conservation Leadership Academy. The "science explorers" designed and constructed the habitats, then created signage to inform visitors of their importance.