VIDEO: Bear crashes wedding, unfazed guest continues eating dinner
A video going viral on TikTok shows a bear-y unusual wedding crasher at a reception held over the weekend in Mexico.
A video going viral on TikTok shows a bear-y unusual wedding crasher at a reception held over the weekend in Mexico.
Police K9 who was shot in the head by a murder suspect is home from the veterinary hospital
K9 Riggs tackled the murder suspect and knocked him to the ground, then the murder suspect shot the dog in the head.
K9 Riggs tackled the murder suspect and knocked him to the ground, then the murder suspect shot the dog in the head.
Field Museum hires new curator for reptiles, amphibians
The Field Museum held a creepy show-and-tell Friday, perfect for the Halloween season.
The Field Museum held a creepy show-and-tell Friday, perfect for the Halloween season.
Pumpkins! Brookfield Zoo animals given Halloween treats
LOVE THIS! In the spirit of Halloween, animals at the Brookfield Zoo were given pumpkins this week.
LOVE THIS! In the spirit of Halloween, animals at the Brookfield Zoo were given pumpkins this week.
Tickets go on sale for the popular Lincoln Park ZooLights
The popular Lincoln Park ZooLights display is coming back this fall on Nov. 19.
The popular Lincoln Park ZooLights display is coming back this fall on Nov. 19.
Florida woman spots alligator in clouds
"Proof that Florida man has grown more powerful and can now control the weather," one viewer wrote.
"Proof that Florida man has grown more powerful and can now control the weather," one viewer wrote.
Ball python found at suburban Chicago forest preserve
A snake native to Africa has been removed from a suburban Chicago nature preserve after a visitor found the reptile coiled beneath her car.
A snake native to Africa has been removed from a suburban Chicago nature preserve after a visitor found the reptile coiled beneath her car.
Kane County honors 'beloved' bloodhound who worked for sheriff's office, 'saved countless lives'
RIP to a VERY GOOD DOG: Erin saved countless lives, the sheriff's office said, from finding a lost child on a cold night to helping people who were contemplating suicide.
RIP to a VERY GOOD DOG: Erin saved countless lives, the sheriff's office said, from finding a lost child on a cold night to helping people who were contemplating suicide.
101-year-old woman adopts 19-year-old cat from animal shelter
Elderly animals typically have a harder time getting adopted, but when 101-year-old Penny decided to adopt a new cat, she found a "purr-fect" companion in Gus, a 19-year-old feline who had recently been surrendered to the animal shelter.
Elderly animals typically have a harder time getting adopted, but when 101-year-old Penny decided to adopt a new cat, she found a "purr-fect" companion in Gus, a 19-year-old feline who had recently been surrendered to the animal shelter.
Couple surprised at airport with stowaway in luggage: their Chihuahua
A Texas couple about to board a flight to Las Vegas was surprised to find their pet Chihuahua had stowed away inside their luggage.
A Texas couple about to board a flight to Las Vegas was surprised to find their pet Chihuahua had stowed away inside their luggage.
Shark bites floating alligator’s foot in wild video
The shark had been circling the alligator from below before taking a chance and biting the animal’s leg.
The shark had been circling the alligator from below before taking a chance and biting the animal’s leg.
2 zebras escape from Goebbert's Farm in western suburbs
It is not something you see every day: zebras on the loose in suburban Chicago.
It is not something you see every day: zebras on the loose in suburban Chicago.
'Rabbit madness': Suburban animal shelter is overrun with rabbits
DuPage County Animal Services noted that shelters used to just "euthanize overpopulation away without the public carrying any of the burdens of grief," but they don't do that any more. In fact, they have only euthanized two rabbits (for medical reasons) out of the 209 they have received so far this year.
DuPage County Animal Services noted that shelters used to just "euthanize overpopulation away without the public carrying any of the burdens of grief," but they don't do that any more. In fact, they have only euthanized two rabbits (for medical reasons) out of the 209 they have received so far this year.
Woodridge man found guilty of animal cruelty in fire that killed 29 dogs
During an investigation into the fire, authorities learned that numerous dogs were mistreated and suffered puncture wounds, lacerations, abrasions, weight loss, muscle wasting and dehydration.
During an investigation into the fire, authorities learned that numerous dogs were mistreated and suffered puncture wounds, lacerations, abrasions, weight loss, muscle wasting and dehydration.
Brookfield Zoo tiger tests positive for COVID-19
An 11-year-old tiger at the Brookfield Zoo has tested positive for COVID-19.
An 11-year-old tiger at the Brookfield Zoo has tested positive for COVID-19.
2 dogs accused of multiple attacks in Chicago suburbs have bitten again, police say
The two dogs accused of attacking multiple people and pets in suburban Chicago are now accused of a third attack — and would be put down Wednesday night.
The two dogs accused of attacking multiple people and pets in suburban Chicago are now accused of a third attack — and would be put down Wednesday night.
Ivory-billed woodpecker, 22 other species now extinct, US says
The ivory-billed woodpecker and 22 more birds, fish and other species were declared extinct by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service on Wednesday.
The ivory-billed woodpecker and 22 more birds, fish and other species were declared extinct by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service on Wednesday.
Illinois man dies of rabies after contact with bat, declining treatment
An Illinois man has died from rabies. It was the first human case of rabies in the state since 1954.
An Illinois man has died from rabies. It was the first human case of rabies in the state since 1954.
Suburban community attempts Guinness World Record for Largest Dog Wedding Ceremony
160 dogs participated in a dog wedding ceremony on Saturday morning in Villa Park, Illinois. The effort was meant to overtake the Guinness Book of World Records record for 178 dogs “married” on the same day that was set in 2007 in Littleton, Colorado.
160 dogs participated in a dog wedding ceremony on Saturday morning in Villa Park, Illinois. The effort was meant to overtake the Guinness Book of World Records record for 178 dogs “married” on the same day that was set in 2007 in Littleton, Colorado.
Marvel actor Dave Bautista adopts neglected puppy from Tampa shelter
A neglected puppy who needed surgery after she was found with a metal chain embedded in her neck now has a real-life superhero as her new "dad": Marvel actor and former WWE wrestler Dave Bautista.
A neglected puppy who needed surgery after she was found with a metal chain embedded in her neck now has a real-life superhero as her new "dad": Marvel actor and former WWE wrestler Dave Bautista.