This Year's Bumper Crop: Rabbits
CBS 2's Roseanne Tellez looks into why these creatures are multiplying like … well, rabbits.
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CBS 2's Roseanne Tellez looks into why these creatures are multiplying like … well, rabbits.
The Lincoln Park Zoo is having a farewell party today for its 15-year-old polar bear that's being moved to a zoo on in North Carolina while a new polar bear exhibit is built over the next two years.
Visiting a petting zoo can be a great way to let the kids interact with animals, and get away from the hustle and bustle of city living.
Zoo curator Diane Mulkerin said the nest of 18 ornate box turtles pretty much ate all winter long, so have grown much faster than they would in the wild.
There is no better feeling than giving back to others and these upcoming summer charity events in Chicago are a great way to give back to the community.
Vicky was the last wild-born ape living at the Chicago zoo. Female chimps typically live only about 40 years.
Finding the perfect spot to picnic in Chicago is essential when some rest and relaxation are needed. Both families and couples will enjoy these best spots for picnics in Chicago.
Are you looking for free or nearly-free activities to do with your kids in the Chicago area this summer? Then check out what's available in the Windy City and suburbs.
Here are five free tours that you can enjoy in Chicago without breaking the bank.
Celebrate Easter with the kiddos at one of these Easter egg events throughout Chicagoland. Here's a round up of a few egg hunts and happenings this weekend.
If you love animals and are looking to make a difference in an animal's life, consider volunteering at one or more of the animal-related opportunities available in Chicago.
Two tiny dwarf mongoose pups made their public debut recently at the Lincoln Park Zoo.
These Chicago sites serve as literary landmarks often recognized in the pages of a great book.
Are you headed to Chicago for the holidays and need to know where to eat and what to do? This guide will get you started and help you have a memorable experience in the Windy City.
Caroling seems to have dwindled in the popularity category when it comes to favorite holiday activities. However, it's never too late to start up a new annual tradition, whether it's solo or with the family.
Bundle up and head out for some fun this winter break with the following five holiday activities in Chicago.
It's a sad day at Chicago's Lincoln Park Zoo. The story from WBBM's Regine Schlesinger.
Lincoln Park Zoo introduced a baby eastern black rhinoceros today. The baby was born at the zoo in August.
If you're spending a four-day weekend in Chicago, you should attempt at least one essential event each day. Here are four favorites.
Don't worry that summer went by too fast. Yummy autumn festivals abound in the Chicago area.
The Lincoln Park Zoo's newest addition is one big baby—a 60-pound black rhino calf.
The as-yet unnamed gibbon is the fourth offspring for father Caruso and his mate, Burma. The baby joins an older brother, Sai, who turns three in January.
In February, Nayembi suffered a facial injury. Lincolns Park Zoo temporarily cared for the gorilla.
Whether you're a couple looking to have a cute date or a family wanting to spend an educational time together, the zoo and aquarium events in Chicago will likely be more than satisfactory.
A baby western lowland gorilla, injured earlier this year at Lincoln Park Zoo, has been reunited with her mother and other troop members after months of around-the-clock care.
Bolingbrook police said preliminary investigation indicated that an SUV traveling northbound on Grady attempted to cross Veterans Parkway when it was hit by a sedan traveling westbound on Veterans Parkway.
In a post on X, Gov. JB Pritzker said that 400 members of the Texas National Guard will be deployed to Illinois, Oregon, and other locations within the U.S.
The fire moved quickly through a soybean field, as strong southerly winds pushed the flames through dry crop residue, creating fast-moving fire behavior, fire officials said.
Cubs manager Craig Counsell announced that Shota Imanaga will start Monday night's game.
Neighbors at the South Shore building said they're concerned about what happened in their building and to their neighbors.
The memo said the guard troops would "protect U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Federal Protective Service, and other U.S. government personnel."
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker said in a statement on Saturday that the Trump administration intends to federalize 300 Illinois National Guard members.
The plan called for Hamas to return all Israeli hostages and for the Israeli military to begin withdrawing from parts of the Gaza Strip in phases.
President Trump said Friday that he is issuing a Sunday evening deadline for Hamas to agree to a U.S. peace proposal, backed by the Israeli government, to end the war in Gaza.
The 2025 government shutdown stretched into its fourth day on Saturday, with the Senate again failing to advance competing proposals to end the impasse.
Insurance companies are increasingly using drones and aerial surveillance to snap photos of home, then reviewed by AI, to inform underwriting. That can cause mistakes, like the one that affected a homeowner in Kane County, Illinois.
Beginning Monday, homeowners in Cook County can apply for a chunk of $15 million as part of a property tax relief program.
Marilyn Hagerty, the North Dakota newspaper columnist whose earnest review of her local Olive Garden became a social media sensation, has died.
Some municipalities have decided to keep the tax in place at the municipal level, on the grounds that they need the revenue.
Some local gas stations as of Tuesday afternoon were posting prices of $4 per gallon for regular unleaded, and more than $5 for premium.
Two cases of Legionnaires' disease have been linked to a Chicago-area nursing facility, and people nearby are being warned to watch out for symptoms.
We know how important clean water is, but tricky chemicals that get into our water can be hard to detect, posing dangers to our water systems and our health – until now.
The adult patient was in the southwest Chicago suburb of Crestwood, according to the Cook County Department of Public Health.
The Lurie facility at 1895 Arbor Glen Blvd. in Schaumburg will begin seeing patients this week.
The treatment involved a patient with uveal melanoma — a rare cancer of the eye — that had spread to the patient's liver.
The Central Area Plan 2045 seeks to transform and invest in the downtown area.
The grocery store chain came to an agreement with the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission to make the payout.
American Science & Surplus has also closed its warehouse and its online sales.
The CRSP was created at what is now the U of C's Booth School of Business more than 65 years ago.
A charity that accepted donations of vehicles that would pay for breast cancer screenings for low-income patients agreed Thursday to pay a $3.8 million fine and to restrictions on future fundraising activities in 19 U.S. states, including Colorado.
Later this month, Bell Avenue between 91st Street and 92nd Place will be designated Honorary George Wendt Way.
The NFL, Apple Music and Roc Nation announced Bad Bunny will lead the 2026 Super Bowl halftime festivities at Levi's Stadium on Feb. 8 in Santa Clara, California.
Rocki Irish Mayers was born on Sept. 13, according to Rihanna's caption on Instagram.
Jimmy Kimmel returned to his late-night show just less than a week after network broadcaster ABC pulled "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" over remarks he made about the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
News of Carroll's death was shared on social media early Monday by multiple friends and collaborators.
Spirits are flying high in Albuquerque, New Mexico, for Day 2 of the city's annual International Balloon Fiesta. The nine-day fest attracts over 800,000 visitors, eager to watch the balloons, sky-diving demonstrations, and drone light shows.
Meteorologist Albert Ramon has the latest on shower chances and when you can finally break out your favorite sweater.
A federal judge temporarily blocked the administration from deploying any National Guard troops in Oregon, which also includes the California National Guard.
The Gary Police Department did not say what happened before the shooting or if it was accidental.
Pritzker said he called Texas Gov. Gregg Abbott to immediately withdraw any support for and to refuse to coordinate.
In a post on X, Gov. JB Pritzker said that 400 members of the Texas National Guard will be deployed to Illinois, Oregon, and other locations within the U.S.
The department said that during the incident, the agents got out and fired five shots at the woman, who was inside her car. Both she and the man were able to get away.
Bolingbrook police said preliminary investigation indicated that an SUV traveling northbound on Grady attempted to cross Veterans Parkway when it was hit by a sedan traveling westbound on Veterans Parkway.
The memo said the guard troops would "protect U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Federal Protective Service, and other U.S. government personnel."
The fire moved quickly through a soybean field, as strong southerly winds pushed the flames through dry crop residue, creating fast-moving fire behavior, fire officials said.
Used electric vehicles have become the fastest-selling cars in the country, but one buyer said his Tesla came with a hidden surprise that left him stranded at a charger.
Broadview Police Chief Thomas Mills said ICE agents are draining the resources of his department and the community by making false 911 calls.
We know how important clean water is, but tricky chemicals that get into our water can be hard to detect, posing dangers to our water systems and our health – until now.
A new CBS News Chicago Investigators analysis shows key differences in the way some defendants were handled under the two administrations.
Stakeholders discuss the concerns and successes of the SAFE-T Act two years into the new bail reform law in Illinois
Cubs manager Craig Counsell announced that Shota Imanaga will start Monday night's game.
Boyd had only three days of rest after throwing 58 pitches in the Cubs' 3-1 Wild Card Series Game 1 victory over the San Diego Padres on Tuesday.
The Fighting Illini (5-1, 2-1 Big Ten) used their first conference road win to retain the Cannon Trophy for the first time since last beating its border rival in back-to-back seasons in 2001 and 2002.
Mark Sanchez, who is a Fox Sports analyst, was arrested on multiple misdemeanor charges at an Indianapolis hospital, police said.
The Cubs-Brewers rivalry will reach a new level on Saturday when the two teams meet in the National League Division Series in Milwaukee. It's the first time ever the two teams are meeting in the playoffs.
In each incident, a man holds up the victims with a black handgun or a silver revolver, police said. He announces a robbery and takes personal property.
Iowa's largest school district has said it filed a lawsuit against the consulting company it hired to find superintendent candidates.
The teenage girl was inside a home on the block when she suffered a gunshot wound to the chin, police said.
The superintendent of Iowa's largest school district, who was detained last week by immigration agents, falsely claimed a doctoral degree when applying for the job two years ago but was hired even after the school board learned about the misrepresentation.
Someone has been leaving hate-filled messages since June, ranging from antisemitic slurs to wishing death on Jewish people.
