New fruit orchards coming to Chicago's West Side will provide food, help prevent flooding
The Garfield Park Community Orchards project is converting 10 vacant lots into community gardens designed to promote food access and less flooding. Project leaders join Good Day Chicago to discuss its impact on West Side residents.
The Garfield Park Community Orchards project is converting 10 vacant lots into community gardens designed to promote food access and less flooding. Project leaders join Good Day Chicago to discuss its impact on West Side residents.
Woman escapes grizzly bear after terrifying encounter while walking her dog
A woman had a terrifyingly close encounter with a grizzly bear while walking her dog at a wilderness camp in Alberta, Canada.
A woman had a terrifyingly close encounter with a grizzly bear while walking her dog at a wilderness camp in Alberta, Canada.
Dead, pregnant endangered fin whale found on bow of Alaska cruise ship
Draped over the massive cruise vessel's bow was the body of a 61-foot pregnant endangered fin whale, prompting a federal investigation into what officials believe was a fatal vessel strike.
Draped over the massive cruise vessel's bow was the body of a 61-foot pregnant endangered fin whale, prompting a federal investigation into what officials believe was a fatal vessel strike.
Thousands of mayflies swarm town in Ohio - and it's actually a good thing
Officials from the Ohio Division of Wildlife stumbled upon thousands of mayflies in the middle of Ottawa County this week.
Officials from the Ohio Division of Wildlife stumbled upon thousands of mayflies in the middle of Ottawa County this week.
Illinois has recorded more tornadoes this year than any other state since 2015 | ChicagoLIVE
Illinois currently leads the nation in reported tornadoes this year, and the storm season is only halfway over. Dr. Victor Gensini of Northern Illinois University discusses the concerning trend.
Illinois currently leads the nation in reported tornadoes this year, and the storm season is only halfway over. Dr. Victor Gensini of Northern Illinois University discusses the concerning trend.
As Chicagoans embrace summer weather, experts urge caution around West Nile Virus
With summer comes an increased risk of West Nile virus, a mosquito-borne illness. Dr. Rachel Rubin, senior medical officer at the Cook County Department of Public Health, breaks down what residents need to know about the virus.
With summer comes an increased risk of West Nile virus, a mosquito-borne illness. Dr. Rachel Rubin, senior medical officer at the Cook County Department of Public Health, breaks down what residents need to know about the virus.
How to protect your animals from screwworm parasites | ChicagoLIVE
With screwworm cases on the rise, we hear from Dr. Lori Ross, emergency veterinarian and the medical director at Emergency Veterinary Care Centers, to explain how to keep your animals safe.
With screwworm cases on the rise, we hear from Dr. Lori Ross, emergency veterinarian and the medical director at Emergency Veterinary Care Centers, to explain how to keep your animals safe.
Centuries-old 'witness tree' near Abraham Lincoln's home destroyed by storms
Last week's storms toppled the last remaining witness tree planted outside Abraham Lincoln's Springfield home. Lincoln Home National Historic Site superintendent Chris Collins talks losing a living piece of American history.
Last week's storms toppled the last remaining witness tree planted outside Abraham Lincoln's Springfield home. Lincoln Home National Historic Site superintendent Chris Collins talks losing a living piece of American history.
Grizzly bear mauls hiker, drags him dozens of feet on Glacier National Park trail
A hiker was attacked by a grizzly bear on one of Glacier National Park's most popular hiking routes.
A hiker was attacked by a grizzly bear on one of Glacier National Park's most popular hiking routes.
Shark attack surge: 3 dead in Australia in under a month
A deadly shark attack off the Australian coast on Saturday was the third one within the past month, according to police.
A deadly shark attack off the Australian coast on Saturday was the third one within the past month, according to police.
Emu causes traffic back-up, hours-long pursuit on Maryland highway
An escaped emu led Maryland state troopers on a three-hour chase, dodged multiple capture attempts, survived being struck by a vehicle and kept running.
An escaped emu led Maryland state troopers on a three-hour chase, dodged multiple capture attempts, survived being struck by a vehicle and kept running.
Tick bite ER visits hit highest seasonal level in years as doctors warn of disease surge
Tick bite-related ER visits are at their highest seasonal levels since 2017 across most U.S. regions, raising concerns about increased Lyme disease and other tick-borne illnesses.
Tick bite-related ER visits are at their highest seasonal levels since 2017 across most U.S. regions, raising concerns about increased Lyme disease and other tick-borne illnesses.
How the Wild Mile is bringing wildlife back to the Chicago River
Chicago’s floating eco-park known as the Wild Mile is transforming part of the river into a thriving habitat for native plants and wildlife — and Gabrielle Premus takes us inside the effort.
Chicago’s floating eco-park known as the Wild Mile is transforming part of the river into a thriving habitat for native plants and wildlife — and Gabrielle Premus takes us inside the effort.
Watch: RFK Jr. wrangles snakes on Dr. Oz's patio
Video showed Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. wrangling a pair of black North American racer snakes at Dr. Mehemet Oz's home on Tuesday.
Video showed Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. wrangling a pair of black North American racer snakes at Dr. Mehemet Oz's home on Tuesday.
West Nile virus detected in suburban Chicago mosquitoes
Mosquitoes in Will County have tested positive for West Nile virus, health officials announced Friday.
Mosquitoes in Will County have tested positive for West Nile virus, health officials announced Friday.
Rescuers save duck found with arrow lodged in bill: ‘It’s cruel'
A duck in Massachusetts is recovering after rescuers removed an arrow lodged through its bill.
A duck in Massachusetts is recovering after rescuers removed an arrow lodged through its bill.
Aurora’s baby falcons just got their names — one honors a beloved local birdwatcher | ChicagoLIVE
Aurora’s four baby falcons officially have names — including one chosen to honor a beloved local birdwatcher who recently passed away.
Aurora’s four baby falcons officially have names — including one chosen to honor a beloved local birdwatcher who recently passed away.
Illinois to ban sale of invasive Callery pear trees | ChicagoNOW
Illinois will ban the sale of Callery pear trees starting Jan. 1, 2028, after the species was added to the state’s invasive plants list. Sharon Yiesla from The Morton Arboretum explains why the once-popular tree is now a problem for natural areas and what homeowners can plant instead.
Illinois will ban the sale of Callery pear trees starting Jan. 1, 2028, after the species was added to the state’s invasive plants list. Sharon Yiesla from The Morton Arboretum explains why the once-popular tree is now a problem for natural areas and what homeowners can plant instead.
Man dies after 13-foot great white shark attack near island resort
A 38-year-old man died Saturday after he was attacked by a shark off Australia’s western coast, authorities said.
A 38-year-old man died Saturday after he was attacked by a shark off Australia’s western coast, authorities said.
Rare American eel caught in Chicago River surprises local fishermen
A local fisherman expecting to catch carp instead reeled in something far rarer from the Chicago River!
A local fisherman expecting to catch carp instead reeled in something far rarer from the Chicago River!