Woman, dog attacked by coyote protecting pups: Bolingbrook police
Animal control officers say a coyote that attacked a woman walking her dog in suburban Bolingbrook may have been protecting her den of pups.
Animal control officers say a coyote that attacked a woman walking her dog in suburban Bolingbrook may have been protecting her den of pups.
'Get outta there!': Woman films acrobatic bear balancing on porch to eat from bird feeder
Nothing deterred this very determined bear, who balanced along her porch railing to steal some birdseed.
Nothing deterred this very determined bear, who balanced along her porch railing to steal some birdseed.
'It's Victor's tiger,' HPD says wild animal belongs to man whose attorney denied ownership
It's unclear where or how the 9-month-old male tiger was found but investigators have confirmed he does not appear to be harmed.
It's unclear where or how the 9-month-old male tiger was found but investigators have confirmed he does not appear to be harmed.
VIDEO: Tiger seen playing with murder suspect prior to his arrest
The video shows the tiger, named India, rolling around on the floor and playing tug of war with Cuevas in a seemingly empty living room.
The video shows the tiger, named India, rolling around on the floor and playing tug of war with Cuevas in a seemingly empty living room.
Friendly manatee surprises 2 women in canoes at Fort DeSoto Park
Two women canoeing at Fort DeSoto Park made a new friend Wednesday morning when a manatee swam alongside their see-through canoes.
Two women canoeing at Fort DeSoto Park made a new friend Wednesday morning when a manatee swam alongside their see-through canoes.
Truck driver rescues family of raccoons stuck in Bradenton dumpster
This family of raccoons managed to get into a Bradenton dumpster to dig around in the trash, but got stuck inside and couldn't get back out until a kind delivery driver came to their rescue.
This family of raccoons managed to get into a Bradenton dumpster to dig around in the trash, but got stuck inside and couldn't get back out until a kind delivery driver came to their rescue.
Piping plover eggs found at Montrose Beach dunes
The Chicago Park District announced Thursday three piping plover eggs have been spotted at Montrose Beach Dunes Natural Area.
The Chicago Park District announced Thursday three piping plover eggs have been spotted at Montrose Beach Dunes Natural Area.
Rare fish that lives thousands of feet under the ocean washes ashore in California state park
The angler fish usually lives 3,000 feet under the ocean, and it's rare for humans to see one fully intact. But this deep sea fish with teeth "like pointed shards of glass" recently washed ashore at a California state park.
The angler fish usually lives 3,000 feet under the ocean, and it's rare for humans to see one fully intact. But this deep sea fish with teeth "like pointed shards of glass" recently washed ashore at a California state park.
17-year cicada swarm to begin in Illinois, Indiana in a couple of weeks
Some are describing this year’s cicada swarm as one of biblical proportions.
Some are describing this year’s cicada swarm as one of biblical proportions.
Why people are finding dryer sheets in their mailboxes
During the summer, some people apparently have been finding dryer sheets stuck inside their mailboxes. Fortunately, the reason for this is actually pretty straightforward.
During the summer, some people apparently have been finding dryer sheets stuck inside their mailboxes. Fortunately, the reason for this is actually pretty straightforward.
China says most rocket debris burned up before crashing into Indian Ocean
China’s space agency says a core segment of its biggest rocket has reentered Earth’s atmosphere in the Indian Ocean above the Maldives.
China’s space agency says a core segment of its biggest rocket has reentered Earth’s atmosphere in the Indian Ocean above the Maldives.
Illinois motorists urged to use caution to avoid nesting turtles
Ecologists in the area are urging local drivers to slow down so turtles in the area can safely make a very important journey for nesting.
Ecologists in the area are urging local drivers to slow down so turtles in the area can safely make a very important journey for nesting.
Keeping turtle safe this spring
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Birdwatching becoming a popular pastime during the pandemic
Mel Tracy from Wild Birds Unlimited Palos talks about the burgeoning pastime of birdwatching and dishes out tips for those looking to get their beaks wet.
Mel Tracy from Wild Birds Unlimited Palos talks about the burgeoning pastime of birdwatching and dishes out tips for those looking to get their beaks wet.
Chinese rocket falling to Earth, location of impact 'cannot be pinpointed'
The largest section of the rocket that launched the main module of China's first permanent space station into orbit is expected to plunge back to Earth as early as Saturday at an unknown location.
The largest section of the rocket that launched the main module of China's first permanent space station into orbit is expected to plunge back to Earth as early as Saturday at an unknown location.
Trillions of cicadas about to emerge in 15 states, including Illinois and Indiana
Within days, a couple weeks at most, the cicadas of Brood X will emerge after 17 years underground.
Within days, a couple weeks at most, the cicadas of Brood X will emerge after 17 years underground.
Meteor shower, Mercury, total supermoon eclipse: May brings trio of celestial events
The month of May brings about several celestial events, including a meteor shower and the first total supermoon eclipse since 2019.
The month of May brings about several celestial events, including a meteor shower and the first total supermoon eclipse since 2019.
Rare lobster saved from being dinner at Red Lobster: 'One in every 30 million'
This is one lucky lobster.
This is one lucky lobster.
Boeing fires 65 employees, disciplines 53 others for racist conduct
Boeing revealed in a new diversity report that it has fired 65 employees and disciplined 53 others for racist, discriminatory and hateful conduct since June of last year.
Boeing revealed in a new diversity report that it has fired 65 employees and disciplined 53 others for racist, discriminatory and hateful conduct since June of last year.
Montrose Beach Dunes fenced off to protect endangered piping plovers
Less than a week after a pair of endangered piping plovers returned to Chicago from their winter break down south, park district officials have closed off access to the Montrose Beach Dunes Natural Area.
Less than a week after a pair of endangered piping plovers returned to Chicago from their winter break down south, park district officials have closed off access to the Montrose Beach Dunes Natural Area.