Lombard brewery gets creative with cicada emergence: Malort shots infused with cicadas
A Lombard brewery is leaning into all the buzz over the cicada emergence.
Map: These are the country's top cities for parks
Here are the top cities in America for parks, based on access, equity, acreage, investment and amenities.
Visit 'Da Bears' at Brookfield Zoo Chicago
FOX 32's Natalie Bomke met brown bears Tim and Jess at the Brookfield Zoo Chicago. The young pair came to Brookfield as orphans from Alaska.
Rare 40-ton whale skull discovered on North Carolina beach
A massive whale skull, believed to belong to a 40-ton humpback whale, washed ashore on Hatteras Island in North Carolina, attracting significant interest from both beachgoers and marine biologists.
Would-be moose photographer kicked to death by mother protecting her newborn calves
An Alaska man's photography outing took a deadly turn when he tried to snap some pictures of a pair of newborn moose calves.
Are cicadas poisonous to dogs?
No. Cicadas are not poisonous to dogs. Vet Dr. Gary Richter says your dog will be just fine if they eat a cicada or two.
Japan grappling with invasive raccoon population
Japan's raccoon infestation has gotten considerably worse over the last decade, multiple Japanese news sources are reporting.
Watch: Rare deep-sea squid lunges at camera
The footage shows the rare squid latching onto a free-fall baited camera.
Navy Pier declared cicada-free zone amidst ongoing invasion frenzy
For those dreaming of an oasis away from the cicada noise – and swatting – Navy Pier is offering a solution for you!
Navy Pier declared cicada-free zone amidst ongoing invasion frenzy
For those dreaming of an oasis away from the cicada noise – and swatting – Navy Pier is offering a solution for you!
Visit Oak Park holding cicada photo contest
In the suburbs, Cicadas are beginning their takeover. Since the creepy crawlers are already here, might as well have some fun with it and maybe even make some money.
Wheelchair initiative in Will County expands opportunities for individuals with disabilities to explore nature
A new initiative in the suburbs is expanding opportunities for individuals with disabilities to engage with nature.
Chicago volunteers pitch in to help migratory birds get safe passage this spring
Spring means a return of Chicago’s wildlife and millions of birds are migrating through the city.
Chicago volunteers pitch in to help migratory birds get safe passage this spring
Spring means a return of Chicago’s wildlife and millions of birds are migrating through the city. As FOX 32's Joanie Lum reports, some humans are trying to make it a safer flight for the birds.
Historic cicada emergence heads for Chicago
Two broods of cicadas will be popping up all over the Chicago area in a matter of weeks, making for a noisy start to the summer.
White pelicans steal the show at Brookfield Zoo Chicago
FOX 32's Natalie Bomke heads over to Brookfield Zoo Chicago to learn more about white pelicans.
Ohio teen's state fishing record officially certified after 101-pound blue catfish catch: 'I started crying'
It’s official: A 15-year-old girl who caught a massive blue catfish has become the new Ohio state record holder for the species.
Archaeopteryx is one of Field Museum’s greatest-ever acquisitions
The Field Museum on Monday unveiled its Archaeopteryx, one of only about a dozen such specimens ever found and the only one housed in a "major natural history museum in the Western Hemisphere."
How to stay safe from ticks
As the weather gets nicer, you'll need to pay extra attention when you're in wooded areas to keep yourself safe from ticks.
Teacher captures images of 'very rare' bird never before seen in US
An amateur photographer captured a subject in Oregon last week that has bird lovers chirping — as it's said to be the first U.S. sighting of this particular species.