Many creatures have imprinted on our hearts — and even a city sidewalk — for making their homes near ours. Here’s a look back ...

Route 66 is one of the most stunning and storied routes in the U.S. Stretching epically across eight states from Illinois to California, the affectionately nicknamed "Mother Road," grazes through ...

Opus was the top vote-getter in a virtual poll the aquarium ran exclusively for Shedd members. The baby beluga boy was born last summer. Sources Cited As a news piece, this article cites verifiable, ...

CHICAGO – A Chicago animal rescue organization opened its second adoption location at a time when the need is great. Heather ...

A study reveals that whales vocalise less during marine heatwaves to kill their prey, linking climate change to changes in whale behavior. Scientists found whale songs are essential for monitoring ...

A south suburban Chicago crematory has shut down as Illinois state investigators obtain how the remains of deceased people are being handled there. Heights Crematory in Chicago Heights is accused ...

On March 7 it was announced that Mastodon guitarist Brent Hinds has left the band my mutual consent. Mastodon formed in Atlanta, Georgia in 2000, and Hinds was there right from the start.

SEATTLE (AP) — A pod of orcas swam close to shore and amazed onlookers in Seattle by treating the whale watchers to the rare sight of the apex predators hunting a bird. The pod of Bigg’s killer whales ...

Other top contenders include seven-time nominees Morgan Wallen, Lainey Wilson and Cody Johnson and Chris Stapleton with six ...