Brookfield Zoo announces summer concert series featuring Macy Gray, Plain White T's, and more
Brookfield Zoo is gearing up to host a star-studded lineup of performers this summer to support animal conservation.
Brookfield Zoo is gearing up to host a star-studded lineup of performers this summer to support animal conservation.
US government says dogs can dine al fresco but not everyone is on board
Even though nearly half of U.S. states already allow canine dining outdoors, the issue is far from settled, with many restaurants pushing back against the increasing presence of dogs.
Even though nearly half of U.S. states already allow canine dining outdoors, the issue is far from settled, with many restaurants pushing back against the increasing presence of dogs.
Puppy found shaved with swastikas, expletives drawn on skin
"She is heading for the tub to scrub-a-dub-dub all of this hate off. Only love here."
"She is heading for the tub to scrub-a-dub-dub all of this hate off. Only love here."
Get ready for puppy love: Chicago French Bulldog Rescue announces upcoming Pup Prom
Pull out the puppy bow ties and grab a corsage!
Pull out the puppy bow ties and grab a corsage!
Snapping turtle dubbed 'Chonkosaurus' spotted in Chicago River
Joey Santore was kayaking down the Chicago River last Friday, performing a plant survey near Goose Island. What he once thought was a sandbag that somebody had thrown off the bridge onto a rotting pylon turned out to be something downright monstrous.
Joey Santore was kayaking down the Chicago River last Friday, performing a plant survey near Goose Island. What he once thought was a sandbag that somebody had thrown off the bridge onto a rotting pylon turned out to be something downright monstrous.
Watch: Police respond to calls for help, turns out to be 'very upset goat'
Officers in Oklahoma thought they could hear a distinct yell for "help," but it turned out to not be that “baaad" of a call.
Officers in Oklahoma thought they could hear a distinct yell for "help," but it turned out to not be that “baaad" of a call.
Vernon Hills firefighters rescue ducklings from sewer drain
The Vernon Hills Fire Department was called to a local high school after more than a dozen ducklings fell into a sewer drain.
The Vernon Hills Fire Department was called to a local high school after more than a dozen ducklings fell into a sewer drain.
Mundelein Police Department introduces Millie, its first comfort dog
Millie will serve as the department's first comfort dog.
Millie will serve as the department's first comfort dog.
Indiana deputy killed in dog attack that injured 8-year-old son
Tamieka White, 46, was pronounced dead at the scene Tuesday night shortly after Indianapolis police officers responded to her home on the city’s east side, officials said.
Tamieka White, 46, was pronounced dead at the scene Tuesday night shortly after Indianapolis police officers responded to her home on the city’s east side, officials said.
Cow that ran wild in Niles 'senior prank' receives name
A cow that got loose and ran wild in a Chicago suburb during a senior prank gone wrong last month has finally been given a name.
A cow that got loose and ran wild in a Chicago suburb during a senior prank gone wrong last month has finally been given a name.
Britain zoo hiring human seagull-scarers: 'Must be an excellent flapper'
"Lively, energetic, fun and, most importantly, an excellent flapper, will be top of the essentials list during interviews."
"Lively, energetic, fun and, most importantly, an excellent flapper, will be top of the essentials list during interviews."
Kentucky Derby: Mage crosses finish 1st amid drama, deaths
It was the fifth scratch from the Derby in the days leading up to the $3 million race for 3-year-olds. Six horses have died at Churchill Downs in recent days.
It was the fifth scratch from the Derby in the days leading up to the $3 million race for 3-year-olds. Six horses have died at Churchill Downs in recent days.
Bodycam video shows cow get corralled after escaping Niles senior prank
New video shows police and a farm worker corralling a cow that got loose during a senior prank gone wrong in northwest suburban Niles.
New video shows police and a farm worker corralling a cow that got loose during a senior prank gone wrong in northwest suburban Niles.
Niles cow blossoming after being captured by police
A cow that ran wild through a suburban Niles neighborhood this week following a high school senior prank is doing well and is now up for adoption in McHenry County.
A cow that ran wild through a suburban Niles neighborhood this week following a high school senior prank is doing well and is now up for adoption in McHenry County.
Abandoned dog seen wandering Detroit streets with stuffed toy rescued, now receiving care
An abandoned dog is preparing for a new home after animal rescue groups spent days trying to find her after she was spotted wandering Detroit with a stuffed toy.
An abandoned dog is preparing for a new home after animal rescue groups spent days trying to find her after she was spotted wandering Detroit with a stuffed toy.
4 horses have died at Churchill Downs ahead of 149th Kentucky Derby
Four horses have died after running at the track since Thursday, according to the Louisville Courier-Journal.
Four horses have died after running at the track since Thursday, according to the Louisville Courier-Journal.
After 10 years in shelter, Happy finds forever home: ‘A bright spot in our lives’
Happy, a 14-year-old husky, had spent most of his life in the shelter, but Angela Boisseau gave him a chance and adopted him.
Happy, a 14-year-old husky, had spent most of his life in the shelter, but Angela Boisseau gave him a chance and adopted him.
Watch: Surprised principal darts after bear pops out of school dumpster
A West Virginia principal wasted no time getting away after he unlocked the school dumpster and a bear popped out.
A West Virginia principal wasted no time getting away after he unlocked the school dumpster and a bear popped out.
Vernon Hills students' essays lead to emotional support dog in police department
For the last five years, students at Vernon Hills schools have written persuasive essays on why the police department should have a K9.
For the last five years, students at Vernon Hills schools have written persuasive essays on why the police department should have a K9.
Woodstock animal shelter solicits names for cow captured in Niles
A day after going on the lam in Niles, a cow is making itself at home in Woodstock.
A day after going on the lam in Niles, a cow is making itself at home in Woodstock.