Ohio teen's state fishing record officially certified after 101-pound blue catfish catch: 'I started crying'
It’s official: A 15-year-old girl who caught a massive blue catfish has become the new Ohio state record holder for the species.
It’s official: A 15-year-old girl who caught a massive blue catfish has become the new Ohio state record holder for the species.
Archaeopteryx is one of Field Museum’s greatest-ever acquisitions
The Field Museum on Monday unveiled its Archaeopteryx, one of only about a dozen such specimens ever found and the only one housed in a "major natural history museum in the Western Hemisphere."
The Field Museum on Monday unveiled its Archaeopteryx, one of only about a dozen such specimens ever found and the only one housed in a "major natural history museum in the Western Hemisphere."
How to stay safe from ticks
As the weather gets nicer, you'll need to pay extra attention when you're in wooded areas to keep yourself safe from ticks.
As the weather gets nicer, you'll need to pay extra attention when you're in wooded areas to keep yourself safe from ticks.
Teacher captures images of 'very rare' bird never before seen in US
An amateur photographer captured a subject in Oregon last week that has bird lovers chirping — as it's said to be the first U.S. sighting of this particular species.
An amateur photographer captured a subject in Oregon last week that has bird lovers chirping — as it's said to be the first U.S. sighting of this particular species.
Cicada invasion inspiring Illinois artists and insect advocates
Illinois is highly anticipating the arrival of the cicadas. And while some are dreading the thousands that will be converging in our areas, others are appreciating them for their uniqueness and turning them into art. Photographer Lori Sapio and Nina Salem, owner of the Insect Asylum, discuss their projects that help to promote cicada appreciation.
Illinois is highly anticipating the arrival of the cicadas. And while some are dreading the thousands that will be converging in our areas, others are appreciating them for their uniqueness and turning them into art. Photographer Lori Sapio and Nina Salem, owner of the Insect Asylum, discuss their projects that help to promote cicada appreciation.
Monitor lizards lounge at Brookfield Zoo Chicago
FOX 32's Natalie Bomke heads over to Brookfield Zoo Chicago to learn more about monitor lizards.
FOX 32's Natalie Bomke heads over to Brookfield Zoo Chicago to learn more about monitor lizards.
Cicadas 2024: May arrives, bringing billions of noisy bugs with it
The cicada-geddon is upon us, and while some states have seen these critters arrive earlier than expected, they better buckle up because billions, if not trillions, more are coming.
The cicada-geddon is upon us, and while some states have seen these critters arrive earlier than expected, they better buckle up because billions, if not trillions, more are coming.
Cicadas in Chicago: Evidence at Morton Arboretum shows they're here
The Morton Arboretum in Lisle has evidence that the periodical cicadas have arrived.
The Morton Arboretum in Lisle has evidence that the periodical cicadas have arrived.
How the Chicago area is preparing for the cicada invasion
FOX 32's Joanie Lum visits The Morton Arboretum to learn more about the new broods of cicadas and how they impact our local environment.
FOX 32's Joanie Lum visits The Morton Arboretum to learn more about the new broods of cicadas and how they impact our local environment.
Watch: Cicadas appear on trees in parts of US
Video shared of cicadas stuck to tree trunks have begun circulating on social media as the emergence of two broods begins.
Video shared of cicadas stuck to tree trunks have begun circulating on social media as the emergence of two broods begins.
Ohio teen pulls in 'massive' 101-pound blue catfish setting new state record
The high school sophomore from New Richmond, Ohio, pulled in a potentially record blue catfish from the backwaters of the Ohio River while jugline fishing with her dad.
The high school sophomore from New Richmond, Ohio, pulled in a potentially record blue catfish from the backwaters of the Ohio River while jugline fishing with her dad.
Chicago-area bakery brings back Cicada Cakes after 17-year hiatus
A rare double emergence of cicadas is coming to Illinois in a few short weeks and one Chicago-area bakery has a unique way of celebrating.
A rare double emergence of cicadas is coming to Illinois in a few short weeks and one Chicago-area bakery has a unique way of celebrating.
Cicada Cakes return to Chicago-area bakery after 17-year hiatus
Bent Fork Bakery in Highwood is brining back their Cicada Cakes this week. They cupcake-size cakes will be available beginning May 1. They are $3 each.
Bent Fork Bakery in Highwood is brining back their Cicada Cakes this week. They cupcake-size cakes will be available beginning May 1. They are $3 each.
Fox 32's Week in Review - April 28
These are the top stories on Fox 32's Week in Review.
These are the top stories on Fox 32's Week in Review.
Tourist has hand, thigh severed after being mauled by bull shark in Caribbean: 'Lucky to be alive'
A 64-year-old man lost his arm and leg while on vacation after being mauled by a bull shark just 30 feet from shore.
A 64-year-old man lost his arm and leg while on vacation after being mauled by a bull shark just 30 feet from shore.
Tulip Festival dazzles in Spring Grove
A stunning display of spring flowers is on display at the fourth annual Tulip Festival at Richardson Farm in Spring Grove.
A stunning display of spring flowers is on display at the fourth annual Tulip Festival at Richardson Farm in Spring Grove.
Illinois residents prep for 'cicada-geddon' as double-brood invasion imminent
We’re just weeks away from the highly anticipated cicada invasion and when we say invasion, we mean it. Get ready Illinois, cicada-geddon is coming.
We’re just weeks away from the highly anticipated cicada invasion and when we say invasion, we mean it. Get ready Illinois, cicada-geddon is coming.
Emerging cicadas' cacophony triggers calls to police in South Carolina from confused residents
“Although to some, the noise is annoying, they pose no danger to humans or pets," Newberry County deputies said. “Unfortunately, it is the sounds of nature."
“Although to some, the noise is annoying, they pose no danger to humans or pets," Newberry County deputies said. “Unfortunately, it is the sounds of nature."
‘Largest raptor footprints ever’ discovered in China
‘I was flabbergasted,’ Scott Persons recalled to FOX Television Stations following his team’s discovery of five raptor footprints.
‘I was flabbergasted,’ Scott Persons recalled to FOX Television Stations following his team’s discovery of five raptor footprints.
Going bananas for Brookfield Zoo Chicago
FOX 32's Natalie Bomke heads over to Brookfield Zoo Chicago to learn more about Ape Awareness Weekend.
FOX 32's Natalie Bomke heads over to Brookfield Zoo Chicago to learn more about Ape Awareness Weekend.