Cook County man with 47 previous charges accused of crashing vehicle into Brookfield Zoo, fleeing the scene

While investigating, police determined that McGuire had 37 previous traffic arrests, four arrests for assault, one arrest for dangerous drugs, one for obstruction, one for damage to property, two liquor offenses and one flight escape charge.

Brookfield Zoo's Holiday Magic light festival to open on November 25

Holiday Magic features more than 2 million lights, including the "Sea of Lights," "Tunnel of Lights," a sparkling gingerbread house, giant illuminated animals, and a 41-foot tall tree. Visitors can drop off letters to Santa and go ice skating.

Brookfield Zoo 'Holiday Magic' lights festival starts Nov. 25
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Brookfield Zoo is preparing for its 'Holiday Magic' festivities featuring 2 million lights and tons of holiday decorations. The fun begins the Friday after Thanksgiving.

Brookfield Zoo celebrates annual tree trim
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Thousands were at Brookfield Zoo this past weekend to get in the holiday spirit!

Leo the red panda has died at Brookfield Zoo

Brookfield Zoo announced Wednesday that Leo, the zoo’s 5-year-old red panda, had died.

Brookfield Zoo celebrates 100th anniversary
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Let the lions roar, and the dolphins leap. Brookfield Zoo turns 100 years old. It was on this date in 1922 when the groundbreaking ceremony was held at the suburban spot that's evolved into a world renowned conservation organization.

Seven Chicago-area residents got $16M in fraudulent COVID-19 relief funds: feds

Seven Chicago-area residents have been indicted for allegedly obtaining at least $16 million in fraudulent COVID-19 relief loans for various businesses they claimed to own and operate in Illinois and Florida, federal prosecutors said.

Brookfield Zoo's JoJo the silverback gorilla dies following emergency medical procedure

The silverback western lowland gorilla went into cardiac arrest during an emergency veterinary procedure prompted by an acute illness, according to the Chicago Zoological Society, which runs the suburban zoo.

Brookfield Zoo offering free tickets to kids August 1-3

The zoo has welcomed several new animals this year, including an addax (African antelope) calf born on July 2; a South American tapir calf born on May 22; Banana, a 3-year-old pygmy hippo; and Fisher, a 6-month-old gray seal.

Brookfield Zoo put on lockdown after phone threat
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Visitors at Brookfield Zoo sheltered in place Tuesday night after the zoo received notice of a 'potential threat.'

Brookfield Zoo among venues torn up by powerful storm

Powerful storms caused tree damage at Brookfield Zoo, forcing the zoo to close Tuesday morning.

Wounded Warrior Project: 'Soldier Ride' kicks off in Chicago area

A team of warriors is cycling throughout Chicago and the suburbs over the next few days. They are riding 61 miles, waging a war against PTSD.

Wounded Warrior Project 'Soldier Ride' kicks off in Chicago area
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The Wounded Warrior Project "Soldier Ride" kicked off in Brookfield Thursday. More than 40 Wounded Warriors from across the nation were taking part.