'Chicago River Day' shows progress with less trash, more wildlife
Thirty-three years later, Chicago River cleanup reveals healthier water, fewer bags of trash, and more wildlife.
Trump endorses project to keep invasive Asian carp from Great Lakes
Trump endorsed the project meant to keep the invasive carp away from Lake Michigan that Gov. Pritzker paused in February.
Video: Pet raccoon caught on camera sitting in driver’s seat with glass meth pipe during traffic stop
A traffic stop in Ohio took an unusual turn on Monday when police say they found a pet raccoon named ‘Chewy’ sitting in the driver’s seat with a meth pipe in its mouth during a traffic stop.
Every horse in Kentucky Derby 2025 descended from legendary Secretariat
Thirty-six years after Secretariat's death, he remains the heartbeat of the horseracing industry.
Watch: Man escapes charging polar bear by jumping on snowmobile
The polar gave chase for a moment before giving up and sitting down.
Therapy dog retires from ‘cuddle manager’ job after 8 years at children’s hospital
Holly visited the hospital 500 times to fulfill her duty as "cuddle manager."
Dog detects woman's breast cancer before doctors: 'He knew all along'
Breanna Bortner, a 31-year-old from Minnesota, credits her dog Mochi with helping detect her breast cancer before doctors confirmed it.
Chihuahua beaten to death caught on camera leaves Peoria family in shock
A Peoria family is mourning their Chihuahua while police investigate dash cam footage that shows a neighbor beating the dog to death with a shovel.
Watch: Coyote gets 'booped' by its potential rodent dinner
The video captured along Snoqualmie Pass in Washington state shows the small rodent sneak up behind the coyote and “tag" its tail.
Chicago's Brookfield Zoo offers free admission to SNAP recipients
SNAP recipients can now visit Brookfield Zoo Chicago at no cost.
Lake County K-9 Dax to be honored at national memorial in Washington, D.C.
The late Lake County K-9 Dax will receive two prestigious honors for his years of police work.
16 rabbits rescued, 1 dead after being dumped in Bridgeport park, officials say
Sixteen rabbits were rescued after being abandoned in a city park on April 1, according to Chicago Animal Care and Control. A 17th rabbit was also recovered but later died from its injuries.
Horse collapses, dies on downtown Atlanta sidewalk
Police are investigating the death of a horse that was found on a sidewalk in downtown Atlanta.
Nevada deputies seize 7 'emotional support' tigers from home
Authorities in Nevada seized seven "emotional support" tigers from a home last week. The owner claimed he got some of the tigers from Joe Exotic.
Tampa dog owner pries open gator’s jaws to save pet from attack
A Floridian's worst nightmare: a battle between a dog and a gator, but it was no match for the dog's owner, who made sure her beloved pet was coming home and pulled her dog "Kona" from the alligator's grip.
Mini dachshund who escaped owners 1 year ago continues to evade capture on remote island
A dog was spotted by locals as owners hope to bring her home safely.
Chicago tries new rat control strategy: Birth control
Chicago’s newest tool in the war on rats? Birth control.
Illinois man charged with animal cruelty after 19 dogs found in filthy conditions
A Bolingbrook man was charged with animal cruelty after authorities found 19 dogs living in deplorable conditions inside his home, according to Will County court documents.
Parrots in need: Chicago-area rescue seeks homes for 150 birds
The Villa Park organization stressed the importance of understanding the responsibility of adopting one of these birds. Some parrots can live up to 80 years.
Dog on Dan Ryan: What's next for small pup rescued from Chicago expressway
What would you do if you saw a small dog running for its life on a busy highway?