Explore nature's bloodsuckers at Field Museum's new exhibit
Vampires, bats, zombies — they're the bloodthirsty creatures you think of this time of year.
Explore nature's bloodsuckers at Field Museum's new exhibit
Vampires, bats, zombies — they're the bloodthirsty creatures you think of this time of year.
Watch this baby penguin take its first swim at Chicago aquarium
The aquarium's newest arrival weighs a little over 4 pounds.
Chicago named rattiest city for 9th year in a row
Chicago reclaimed its notorious title of being the rattiest city, making it nine years in a row, according to Orkin.
Orionid Meteor Shower peaks this weekend: Earth passes through Halley's Comet dust
While Halley's Comet only becomes visible to Earth every 76 years, the planet passes through the comet dust every October.
Journey of a lifetime: 3-year-old Texas girl becomes youngest person to visit all 63 US national parks
Journey Castillo’s parents describe her as active, fearless and outgoing, and say there’s nothing better than seeing her explore the wonders that nature has to offer.
Here's how you can find the best fall foliage hot spots in Cook County
The Forest Preserves of Cook County is helping visitors find the closest fall color hot spots in the area!
SkyFox pilot injured after seagull shatters chopper windshield
SkyFox's pilot made a heroic emergency landing after being struck in the face by a seagull Wednesday morning.
Don't let 'zombie trees' haunt your property – what to know
Arborists are alerting property owners to a nightmarish problem this Halloween season known as "zombie trees."
Orionid Meteor Shower peaks this weekend as Earth passes through Halley's Comet dust
While Halley's Comet only becomes visible to Earth every 76 years, the planet passes through the comet dust every October, providing the source for the spectacular Orionid Meteor Shower.
These 21 species have been declared extinct, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service says
The species join a list of 650 others that are extinct in the U.S.
Nikon Small World photo contest shows life under the microscope
Have you ever wondered what lighting a matchbox looks like under a microscope? The 2023 Nikon Small World microphotography winners are in.
Southwest offers flights to view 2024 total solar eclipse from the sky
On April 8, 2024, there will be flights scheduled in the direct and partial paths of the total solar eclipse.
Watch: 'Ring of fire' solar eclipse stretches from Oregon to Brazil
Today's solar eclipse is known as a "ring of fire" eclipse for the bright, blazing border that appears around the moon for as much as five minutes.
Two eclipses for Chicago over the next six months
The sun, earth and moon will be dancing around each other over the coming months to provide a couple of awesome astronomical shows.
Delta posts $1.11B profit for 3rd quarter, sees strong holiday bookings
A busy summer boosted Delta Air Lines' profit up 59% from 2022, and the airline expects revenue to keep rising into the holiday season.
Some female frogs play dead to avoid unwanted male advances, study says
Female frogs may take extreme measures to avoid the pile-up that frequently happens during “explosive" mating in the spring, according to the researchers.
Please don't paint 'pet' on wild deer, Missouri officials warn
Authorities say deer should never be considered pets – and they shouldn’t be moved from their natural habitat because of disease.
See how much of the partial solar eclipse will be visible in your city
Nearly every community in North, Central and South America will see the eclipse, with the U.S. being one of the premier destinations to see the sights.
How to witness a rare total solar eclipse from Indianapolis next year
What could be better than seeing a total eclipse? Seeing it from NASA's point of view.