Funeral planned for Hudson, the K9 who died in the line of duty
The Kane County Sheriff's Office said Hudson's full honor police funeral will take place on June 1 at Harter Middle School in Sugar Grove. The service will begin at 11 a.m.
Mexican wolf pup set to emerge from den at Brookfield Zoo
A wolf species that used to be extinct in the wild is making a comeback thanks in part to the Brookfield Zoo.
Cambodian reptile farm owner killed by crocodiles after falling into enclosure
There were about 40 crocodiles living in the enclosure during the tragic attack.
4 dogs found dead, 40 others rescued from suspected puppy mill in northwest Indiana
More than 40 dogs have been rescued from a suspected puppy mill in northwest Indiana after sheriff's deputies received a tip Wednesday.
Woman walking French Bulldog in Portage Park has it stolen in armed robbery
A 64-year-old woman had her French Bulldog stolen during an armed robbery Wednesday night on Chicago's Northwest Side.
Watch: Service dog earns diploma, steals the show at college graduation
This good boy attended all of his owner's classes at Seton Hall University.
Beecher barn fire claims lives of 6 horses
In a devastating incident on Wednesday morning, a barn in Beecher went up in flames, resulting in the deaths of six horses.
Watch: Orangutan at Kentucky zoo asks to see 3-month-old baby: 'Cutest thing ever'
Collective "awws" ensued when the orangutan took a closer look, then kissed the glass.
Millennium Park fox family is the latest Chicago wildlife to go viral
They have become downtown Chicago's most popular new residents: a family of foxes that have made Lurie Garden at Millennium Park their home — and they are drawing an audience.
Great Lakes designated as first-ever 'freshwater hope spot'
The Shedd Aquarium was instrumental in efforts to get the Great Lakes designated as the first-ever "Freshwater Hope Spot."
'This is still not acceptable!': 24 dogs dumped in Indiana as search for owner continues
The shelter said while the owner left the dogs in a contained location, it calls the actions unacceptable.
PAWS Chicago launches 'Summer Kitten Adoption Challenge' to find homes for 450 kittens
PAWS Chicago is calling on the community to help them reach the summer goal by adopting a pair of kittens.
Preakness Stakes 2023: National Treasure wins; other Baffert horse euthanized hours earlier
National Treasure’s win came hours after another Baffert-trained horse was euthanized on the track with a racing injury.
'Dreadhead Cowboy' arrested for riding horse in Hammond city limits again, hitting police officer
A man known widely in the Chicago area as the Dreadhead Cowboy was arrested in Hammond on Thursday.
Escaped husky leaves behind mess after ‘party’ at shelter, employees say
Titan, a 4-year-old husky, managed to escape from his enclosure before wreaking havoc on the shelter.
Forest Preserve District of DuPage County warns drivers to watch out for turtles
The Forest Preserve District of DuPage County is out with a new traffic alert — watch out for turtles.
Chicago resident wins 100-level tickets to Taylor Swift through PAWS raffle
If you are still hoping to end your 'Cruel Summer' by winning tickets, here are some more raffles happening locally.
Beloved rhino euthanized at Brookfield Zoo
Brookfield Zoo officials said they had to humanely euthanize their male eastern black rhino Wednesday.
Video shows car plow through doggy daycare
Wild video from a doggy day care in Maryland shows the moment a car plowed through its storefront and narrowly missed two employees.
Brookfield Zoo announces summer concert series featuring Macy Gray, Plain White T's, and more
Brookfield Zoo is gearing up to host a star-studded lineup of performers this summer to support animal conservation.