The Eta Aquarid meteor shower peaks this weekend: Where and how to watch
The Eta Aquarid meteor shower, originating from comet 1P/Halley's debris, will reach its peak this weekend, offering stargazers a celestial spectacle with up to 50 shooting stars per hour.
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.
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.
Wrigley's breeze, Guaranteed Rate's heat: How climate change is impacting baseball in Chicago
With the start of this year's Crosstown Classic just a month away, the Cubs and White Sox have more to worry about than just each other. Mother Nature is also upping her game.
Monitor lizards lounge at Brookfield Zoo Chicago
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.
NASA captures Horsehead Nebula 'mane' in finest, clearest detail to date
NASA's James Webb Space Telescope has recently provided unprecedented clarity with its images of the Horsehead Nebula, a distinctive cosmic object in the constellation Orion.
Cicadas in Chicago: Evidence at Morton Arboretum shows they're here
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Fox 32's Week in Review - April 28
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.
Mystery planet? New evidence suggests huge 9th planet in solar system
Planet Nine was theorized in 2015 but more and more evidence suggests that the hypothesized planet could be a reality.
‘Spiders’ seen ‘crawling’ across Mars’ surface
The spider-like formations are scattered near the outskirts of Mars’ Inca City.
NASA to begin distributing 'moon trees' with seeds that flew around moon
Some out-of-this-world trees are now home and ready to begin inspiring a new generation. NASA is preparing to distribute "moon tree" seedlings that have sprouted from seeds flown on the Artemis I lunar mission.
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.
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.