Beecher barn fire claims lives of 6 horses
In a devastating incident on Wednesday morning, a barn in Beecher went up in flames, resulting in the deaths of six horses.
In a devastating incident on Wednesday morning, a barn in Beecher went up in flames, resulting in the deaths of six horses.
Watch: Orangutan at Kentucky zoo asks to see 3-month-old baby: 'Cutest thing ever'
Collective "awws" ensued when the orangutan took a closer look, then kissed the glass.
Collective "awws" ensued when the orangutan took a closer look, then kissed the glass.
Millennium Park fox family is the latest Chicago wildlife to go viral
They have become downtown Chicago's most popular new residents: a family of foxes that have made Lurie Garden at Millennium Park their home — and they are drawing an audience.
They have become downtown Chicago's most popular new residents: a family of foxes that have made Lurie Garden at Millennium Park their home — and they are drawing an audience.
Great Lakes designated as first-ever 'freshwater hope spot'
The Shedd Aquarium was instrumental in efforts to get the Great Lakes designated as the first-ever "Freshwater Hope Spot."
The Shedd Aquarium was instrumental in efforts to get the Great Lakes designated as the first-ever "Freshwater Hope Spot."
'This is still not acceptable!': 24 dogs dumped in Indiana as search for owner continues
The shelter said while the owner left the dogs in a contained location, it calls the actions unacceptable.
The shelter said while the owner left the dogs in a contained location, it calls the actions unacceptable.
PAWS Chicago launches 'Summer Kitten Adoption Challenge' to find homes for 450 kittens
PAWS Chicago is calling on the community to help them reach the summer goal by adopting a pair of kittens.
PAWS Chicago is calling on the community to help them reach the summer goal by adopting a pair of kittens.
Preakness Stakes 2023: National Treasure wins; other Baffert horse euthanized hours earlier
National Treasure’s win came hours after another Baffert-trained horse was euthanized on the track with a racing injury.
National Treasure’s win came hours after another Baffert-trained horse was euthanized on the track with a racing injury.
'Dreadhead Cowboy' arrested for riding horse in Hammond city limits again, hitting police officer
A man known widely in the Chicago area as the Dreadhead Cowboy was arrested in Hammond on Thursday.
A man known widely in the Chicago area as the Dreadhead Cowboy was arrested in Hammond on Thursday.
Escaped husky leaves behind mess after ‘party’ at shelter, employees say
Titan, a 4-year-old husky, managed to escape from his enclosure before wreaking havoc on the shelter.
Titan, a 4-year-old husky, managed to escape from his enclosure before wreaking havoc on the shelter.
Forest Preserve District of DuPage County warns drivers to watch out for turtles
The Forest Preserve District of DuPage County is out with a new traffic alert — watch out for turtles.
The Forest Preserve District of DuPage County is out with a new traffic alert — watch out for turtles.
Chicago resident wins 100-level tickets to Taylor Swift through PAWS raffle
If you are still hoping to end your 'Cruel Summer' by winning tickets, here are some more raffles happening locally.
If you are still hoping to end your 'Cruel Summer' by winning tickets, here are some more raffles happening locally.
Beloved rhino euthanized at Brookfield Zoo
Brookfield Zoo officials said they had to humanely euthanize their male eastern black rhino Wednesday.
Brookfield Zoo officials said they had to humanely euthanize their male eastern black rhino Wednesday.
Video shows car plow through doggy daycare
Wild video from a doggy day care in Maryland shows the moment a car plowed through its storefront and narrowly missed two employees.
Wild video from a doggy day care in Maryland shows the moment a car plowed through its storefront and narrowly missed two employees.
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.
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.