Peggy Notebaert Museum reopening for first time in 15 months
Zack Ater from the Peggy Notebaert Museum talks about their excitement in reopening to the public for the first time since the onset of the pandemic.
Zack Ater from the Peggy Notebaert Museum talks about their excitement in reopening to the public for the first time since the onset of the pandemic.
Northwest heat wave impossible without climate change, study says
The deadly heat wave in the Pacific Northwest was “virtually impossible” without human-caused climate change, a new scientific analysis found.
The deadly heat wave in the Pacific Northwest was “virtually impossible” without human-caused climate change, a new scientific analysis found.
West Nile Virus found in more DuPage County mosquitoes
More mosquitoes collected in DuPage County have tested positive for West Nile virus.
More mosquitoes collected in DuPage County have tested positive for West Nile virus.
VIDEO: Bear attacks group of men on the 4th of July on Mount Wilson
A bear attacked a group of men who were waiting to watch fireworks on the 4th of July on Mount Wilson and the incident was captured on video.
A bear attacked a group of men who were waiting to watch fireworks on the 4th of July on Mount Wilson and the incident was captured on video.
Hunting, poaching led to 30% reduction in Wisconsin gray wolves, study says
Poaching and a hunt in February that exceeded kill quotas led to an estimated 30% reduction of Wisconsin’s gray wolves, according to a new study.
Poaching and a hunt in February that exceeded kill quotas led to an estimated 30% reduction of Wisconsin’s gray wolves, according to a new study.
Rainbow python goes viral on social media: ‘Stunning’
The snake, named MyLove, is a motley-golden child reticulated python at The Reptile Zoo.
The snake, named MyLove, is a motley-golden child reticulated python at The Reptile Zoo.
Teen charged in Uptown carjacking
A 17-year-old was charged in connection with a carjacking in May in the Uptown neighborhood.
A 17-year-old was charged in connection with a carjacking in May in the Uptown neighborhood.
3 shot, 2 critically wounded, from crossfire in East Garfield Park
Three people were shot, and two were in critical conditions after being caught in a crossfire between two cars in East Garfield Park.
Three people were shot, and two were in critical conditions after being caught in a crossfire between two cars in East Garfield Park.
Bear that traveled through several Midwest states dies in Louisiana
SAD NEWS: A bear named Bruno that gained a social media following while wandering hundreds of miles through Wisconsin and Illinois and eventually reached Louisiana has died after being hit by a vehicle.
SAD NEWS: A bear named Bruno that gained a social media following while wandering hundreds of miles through Wisconsin and Illinois and eventually reached Louisiana has died after being hit by a vehicle.
Field Museum scientist identifies rare meteorite spotted in Sahara Desert
A fallen asteroid has been spotted by a Field Museum scientist.
A fallen asteroid has been spotted by a Field Museum scientist.
Save the bees! DePaul grad giving away pollinator plants to help Rusty Patch Bumble Bee population
A DePaul University graduate student is on a mission to save the bees, specifically a native Illinois bee that is endangered.
A DePaul University graduate student is on a mission to save the bees, specifically a native Illinois bee that is endangered.
Snorkeler recounts shark attack off San Mateo County coast
Nemanja Spasojevic says he was snorkeling off the coast of Grey Whale Cove State Beach in San Mateo County when he was bit by a great white shark.
Nemanja Spasojevic says he was snorkeling off the coast of Grey Whale Cove State Beach in San Mateo County when he was bit by a great white shark.
Four black bears have been spotted in Indiana
The DNR said that the bear spotted on Sunday morning is the fourth black bear confirmed in Indiana, and that the population growth is expected due to increasing populations in neighboring states.
The DNR said that the bear spotted on Sunday morning is the fourth black bear confirmed in Indiana, and that the population growth is expected due to increasing populations in neighboring states.
Great white shark bites man swimming off Half Moon Bay coast
The San Mateo County Sheriff says a man swimming in the waters off of Grey Whale Cove State Beach was bitten by a great white shark Saturday morning. First responders say the 35-year-old victim is in serious condition.
The San Mateo County Sheriff says a man swimming in the waters off of Grey Whale Cove State Beach was bitten by a great white shark Saturday morning. First responders say the 35-year-old victim is in serious condition.
Sick, dying songbirds reported across Indiana, so people are being told to remove birdfeeders
Sick and dying songbirds have been reported across Indiana, and no one knows the cause. Until the mystery is solved, people are being asked to remove their birdfeeders.
Sick and dying songbirds have been reported across Indiana, and no one knows the cause. Until the mystery is solved, people are being asked to remove their birdfeeders.
'Dragon Man' claimed as potential new human species after analysis of China skull
Researchers say the fossil could represent Homo sapiens' closest relative
Researchers say the fossil could represent Homo sapiens' closest relative
Mountain of mayflies: Thousands of dead insects pile up on bridge
Video shot by a passerby captured a massive pile of dead mayflies on a Pennsylvania bridge on June 22.
Video shot by a passerby captured a massive pile of dead mayflies on a Pennsylvania bridge on June 22.
UAP report: Some aerial objects ‘appear to demonstrate advanced technology’
The U.S. government has released a report detailing everything it knows about UFOs, or as the Pentagon refers to the mysterious aerial sightings, “UAP.”
The U.S. government has released a report detailing everything it knows about UFOs, or as the Pentagon refers to the mysterious aerial sightings, “UAP.”
Chicago's Shedd Aquarium asking guests to help name new giant Pacific octopus
During the last week of June, guests at the Shedd Aquarium can help choose the name for a new giant Pacific octopus.
During the last week of June, guests at the Shedd Aquarium can help choose the name for a new giant Pacific octopus.
Former Blackhawk educating people about traumatic brain injuries
NHL star Daniel Carcillo, co-founder and CEO of Wesana Health, joins Good Day Chicago to spread awareness and discuss athletes' safety from brain injuries.
NHL star Daniel Carcillo, co-founder and CEO of Wesana Health, joins Good Day Chicago to spread awareness and discuss athletes' safety from brain injuries.