Rabid bat found in Chicago suburb: How to protect yourself and your pets
A Cook County wildlife biologist explains rabies risks, what to do if you find a bat and how to protect your pets.
A Cook County wildlife biologist explains rabies risks, what to do if you find a bat and how to protect your pets.
Watch: Mystery animal attacks man in New Hampshire parking lot
A mystery animal attacked a man in a Lebanon, New Hampshire, parking lot, surveillance video released by police shows.
A mystery animal attacked a man in a Lebanon, New Hampshire, parking lot, surveillance video released by police shows.
Saturn’s south pole has a giant 10-sided cloud mystery, scientists say
Scientists have discovered a massive, 10-sided wave pattern swirling through the icy ammonia clouds above Saturn’s south pole.
Scientists have discovered a massive, 10-sided wave pattern swirling through the icy ammonia clouds above Saturn’s south pole.
Northwestern researcher shares promising new clue in dark matter mystery
Northwestern University physics professor Eric Dahl explains new research that could offer one of the strongest clues yet in the decades-long search to understand dark matter.
Northwestern University physics professor Eric Dahl explains new research that could offer one of the strongest clues yet in the decades-long search to understand dark matter.
Asian tiger mosquitoes are invading Chicagoland — here’s how to protect yourself
The invasive mosquitoes are biting aggressively during the day and multiplying in backyard standing water, while experts share simple ways to keep them away and reduce the risk of mosquito-borne illness.
The invasive mosquitoes are biting aggressively during the day and multiplying in backyard standing water, while experts share simple ways to keep them away and reduce the risk of mosquito-borne illness.
Chicago reports first West Nile virus death of 2026
Chicago health officials are reporting the city's first two human cases of West Nile virus this year, including the first death linked to the virus in 2026.
Chicago health officials are reporting the city's first two human cases of West Nile virus this year, including the first death linked to the virus in 2026.
September skywatching guide: Harvest Moon, bright Venus, fall equinox and more ahead
September brings plenty of reasons to look to the skies. From a meteor shower and bright Venus to the official change of seasons and the year's Harvest Moon, an impressive lineup awaits stargazers this month.
September brings plenty of reasons to look to the skies. From a meteor shower and bright Venus to the official change of seasons and the year's Harvest Moon, an impressive lineup awaits stargazers this month.
NASA launches Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope
NASA Solar System Ambassador Voula Saridakis explains what’s next for the newly launched Roman Space Telescope and how it could help scientists study dark energy, dark matter and distant planets.
NASA Solar System Ambassador Voula Saridakis explains what’s next for the newly launched Roman Space Telescope and how it could help scientists study dark energy, dark matter and distant planets.
Cook County confirms first human West Nile virus cases of season
Cook County health officials are warning of a high risk of West Nile virus infection after confirming the first four human cases in the suburbs this season.
Cook County health officials are warning of a high risk of West Nile virus infection after confirming the first four human cases in the suburbs this season.
NASA's Nancy Grace Roman telescope launches: What will it do?
NASA’s Nancy Grace Roman telescope has launched into space to help scientists study the universe like never before.
NASA’s Nancy Grace Roman telescope has launched into space to help scientists study the universe like never before.
Rabid bat confirmed in Chicago suburb
A rabid bat has been confirmed in suburban Chicago. Here's what to know.
A rabid bat has been confirmed in suburban Chicago. Here's what to know.
President Trump in Houston to award Artemis II crew Congressional Space Medal of Honor
President Donald J. Trump will be at NASA's Johnson Space Center in Houston on Friday morning to present the Congressional Space Medal of Honor to the historic Artemis II crew.
President Donald J. Trump will be at NASA's Johnson Space Center in Houston on Friday morning to present the Congressional Space Medal of Honor to the historic Artemis II crew.
Partial lunar eclipse may be visible in the Midwest Thursday into Friday
A partial lunar eclipse may be visible through Thursday's night sky. Here's what to expect and how to prepare.
A partial lunar eclipse may be visible through Thursday's night sky. Here's what to expect and how to prepare.
NASA prepares to launch new Roman Space Telescope
NASA engineer Mark Melton explains how the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope will study dark energy, map the Milky Way and search for distant planets and galaxies.
NASA engineer Mark Melton explains how the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope will study dark energy, map the Milky Way and search for distant planets and galaxies.
Chicago weather: Clear skies for lunar eclipse as heat builds
Clear skies could make for a great view of tonight's lunar eclipse across Chicagoland. And summer isn't finished yet, with temperatures possibly reaching 90 degrees as August comes to an end.
Clear skies could make for a great view of tonight's lunar eclipse across Chicagoland. And summer isn't finished yet, with temperatures possibly reaching 90 degrees as August comes to an end.
Partial lunar eclipse will be visible for parts of the US: Here’s what to know
Beginning on the evening of August 27, the moon will pass into Earth's shadow, creating a partial lunar eclipse.
Beginning on the evening of August 27, the moon will pass into Earth's shadow, creating a partial lunar eclipse.
Americans split on whether UFOs have Earthly explanations, poll finds
Americans are increasingly doubtful that unidentified flying objects represent actual evidence that extraterrestrial beings have visited our planet. Nearly half of all Americans believe all UFO sightings have logical explanations of human activity, a new study found.
Americans are increasingly doubtful that unidentified flying objects represent actual evidence that extraterrestrial beings have visited our planet. Nearly half of all Americans believe all UFO sightings have logical explanations of human activity, a new study found.
Peekachu, rescued beluga whale at Shedd Aquarium, dies suddenly
Peekachu, one of eight beluga whales recently rescued from a closed Canadian marine park and brought to Chicago's Shedd Aquarium, died suddenly Tuesday evening.
Peekachu, one of eight beluga whales recently rescued from a closed Canadian marine park and brought to Chicago's Shedd Aquarium, died suddenly Tuesday evening.
Nearly total lunar eclipse set to light up the night sky
Hunter Miller with the Adler Planetarium explains what to expect from this week's lunar eclipse, which is expected to cover nearly the entire full moon.
Hunter Miller with the Adler Planetarium explains what to expect from this week's lunar eclipse, which is expected to cover nearly the entire full moon.
Avi Loeb calls for more scientific approach in investigating UAPs | ChicagoLIVE
Harvard Professor Avi Loeb joins us to discuss mysterious UAP sightings, whether they could pose a threat and why he believes more scientific research is needed.
Harvard Professor Avi Loeb joins us to discuss mysterious UAP sightings, whether they could pose a threat and why he believes more scientific research is needed.