Brookfield Zoo Chicago hosts blood drive
Thursday is also World Sickle Cell Awareness Day, to bring attention to a disease often treated with blood transfusions.
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Thursday is also World Sickle Cell Awareness Day, to bring attention to a disease often treated with blood transfusions.
Brookfield Zoo Chicago hopes you'll go bananas over its new primate habitat, one of the largest in the nation. The zoo’s new James and Elizabeth Bramsen Tropical Forests habitat will open on July 11.
The dolphin was born last Saturday morning to mother Allie, 38, who gave birth to the calf just before 12:30 a.m.
The zoo said the calf was meeting all his milestones and seemed fine, but his health unexpectedly and rapidly declined Wednesday night.
According to the zoo, this is the first birth for the species, also known as Tursiops truncatus, since 2014.
A video captured the moment when proud mother Allie, 38, gave birth to the calf just before 12:30 a.m. Saturday. (Source: Brookfield Zoo Chicago)
Malena was euthanized after one of the zoo's vets found a developing cancer was keeping her kidneys from functioning properly, causing life-threatening heart arrhythmias.
Brookfield Zoo Chicago said goodbye on Friday to one of its beloved Amur tigers, Malena. She was euthanized after one of the zoo's vets found a developing cancer was keeping her kidneys from functioning properly, causing life-threatening heart arrhythmias.
The 36-year-old, 448-pound Shango and his younger brother, 31-year-old, 415-pound Barney, underwent comprehensive medical examinations on Friday in preparation for their move.
From some of the baby animals from the Brookfield Zoo to the trendy Trader Joe's tote bags, here's what caught Sara Machi and Kylee Miller's eye this week.
All the newborns, many of which are endangered species, will be on display soon for guests to visit.
The Bramsen Tropical Forests includes two indoor habitats and four expansive outdoor habitats for the gorillas, orangutans, and monkeys.
It's all part of the "March of the Penguin Madness," which is put on by the advocacy group Penguins International.
Two Shedd penguins, Stewart and Pico, are out of the race for the world's favorite penguin. While they didn't make it out of the first round of voting, a penguin from Brookfield Zoo Chicago did. Pepe, the Humboldt penguin, advanced to the second round of the March of the Penguin Madness.
Brookfield Zoo released its full lineup of spring events Tuesday, including its first ever Spring Fest and several after-hours events for visitors over 21.
Brookfield Zoo released its full lineup of spring events Tuesday, including its first ever Spring Fest and several after-hours events for visitors over 21.
Three Chicago-area penguins are in the running to be crowned the world's favorite penguin.
The zoo built two new hives of honeybees with the help of the Illinois Bee Rescue.
Known for their curious nature, meerkats are expert diggers with sharp claws built for speed.
Several animals at the zoo played with Chicago Bears-themed enrichment, including inflatables and orange and blue treats.
Two of the birds hatched on July 26, followed by one on July 28, and the last one on August 7.
A foal can stand within 15 minutes after being born. It can also walk and run within its first hour.
While there's no evidence of identity theft or fraud, the zoo offers credit monitoring services.
The newest residents include three-month-old emus, a two-year-old sloth bear named Leela, and a baby short-beaked echidna.
The new plan also includes an amphitheater, which will take at least 15 years to complete. It's part of the zoo's 30-year vision.
Patients taking the first-of-a-kind pill, called daraxonrasib, lived for a median of 13.2 months compared with 6.7 months for chemotherapy recipients, studies showed.
Eduardo Rodriguez struck out nine in seven innings, Jordan Lawlar homered and the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the Chicago Cubs 2-0.
Nepali Americans in Chicago were awaiting word of family members in their homeland on Wednesday, after a devastating flash flood killed at least 160 people and left more than 400 missing in Nepal.
The Skokie Theatre has been entertaining people for more than 100 years. Now it has new owners, a new outlook and a new name.
Owners at Save More on Broadway say sales were thin due to the food shortage and power outages.
New rules governing who can use electronic bikes and scooters, including where and how fast they go, will go into effect next year following Gov. JB Pritzker's signature on Wednesday.
Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul announced Wednesday he has joined a multistate lawsuit against the U.S. Postal Service challenging new rules that purport to give it authority to regulate mail-in voting in federal elections.
The group of 24 states and the District of Columbia argues the Postal Service's new rule violates the Constitution and federal law.
U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Illinois) on Wednesday called for answers from the Department of Justice, saying along with other lawmakers that the Chicago immigration court needs revisions when it comes to unaccompanied immigrant children.
The Chicago Public Schools are back in the swing of things, with hundreds of laid-off educators back in the classroom.
Cook County homeowners are again facing a sharper increase in property taxes this year than businesses, the Office of Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas announced Monday.
Contracted linemen from out of state sat idle in a Griffith church parking lot for hours without work orders from NIPSCO, as residents in Northwest Indiana approach two weeks without power.
A law firm has filed a class action lawsuit against NIPSCO, alleging the utility's failure to manage trees and vegetation has left thousands of Northwest Indiana residents without power for up to two weeks.
Dozens of cases of E. coli and salmonella in multiple states are linked to an alfalfa grower in Minnesota, health officials say.
A new Illinois law signed by Gov. Pritzker offers up to $1,000 to eligible homeowners hit by storm damage, but the money won't be available until next year — and the program only covers certain areas of Chicago.
Patients taking the first-of-a-kind pill, called daraxonrasib, lived for a median of 13.2 months compared with 6.7 months for chemotherapy recipients, studies showed.
Loyola University Medical Center in Maywood, Illinois, used performed a complex operation to preserve mobility for a 3-year-old boy who had to have part of his leg amputated after suffering a horrific accident with a lawnmower.
Possible measles exposures have been reported at a high school in Maple Park, Illinois, and a pediatric clinic in South Elgin, Kane County health officials said.
Dozens of cases of E. coli and salmonella in multiple states are linked to an alfalfa grower in Minnesota, health officials say.
Moderna and Merck announced study results that reflect a "landmark moment" in treatment for one of the deadliest forms of skin cancer.
A Wisconsin prosecutor says he will not file election bribery charges against billionaire Elon Musk even though the state's bipartisan elections commission said he likely broke state law.
An expert blames Illinois lawmakers and "internecine political problems" for the failure to seal a deal for a new stadium within the state for the Chicago Bears.
Real estate investment and development firm Concord Capital has acquired nine apartment buildings on Elaine Place, a single-block residential street in Chicago's East Lakeview community.
The Chicago Plan Commission voted Thursday to approve a plan to redevelop Ford City Mall into an industrial complex, despite objections from some neighbors.
A new Barnes & Noble bookstore opened in the heart of downtown Chicago on Wednesday, while separately, a building that used to house an old Barnes & Noble store in the Gold Coast was being demolished.
People around the world, including Chicago, continued to gather Wednesday to pay tribute to the late Dolly Parton.
Tim Curry was known for his iconic performances in cult classics like "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" and the original screen adaptation of Stephen King's "It."
Audience members at a stage performance of "9 to 5: The Musical" in the U.K. were heard gasping aloud at the news of Dolly Parton's death Tuesday.
Dolly Parton was a native and lifelong resident of Tennessee, but she made numerous visits and forged numerous ties to Chicago over the years.
Dolly Parton became an icon over her six-decade career as a Grammy-winning singer-songwriter, movie and TV star and theme park owner who donated millions to help others.
An immigration court judge in Chicago on Wednesday ordered six children to be deported after they were deemed abandoned by state courts.
Chicago police are investigating the shooting of Marimar Martinez by a U.S. Customs & Border Protection agent in the city's Brighton Park neighborhood during President Trump's immigration crackdown last year.
Fans from all over the country lined up for concert T-shirts and other BTS gear. Both shows for the South Korean boy band are sold out.
Rush, the Chicago Park District and Siemens are offering free breast cancer screenings for women 40 and older.
Area 3 detectives have opened a death investigation and are waiting for autopsy results.
An immigration court judge in Chicago on Wednesday ordered six children to be deported after they were deemed abandoned by state courts.
New rules governing who can use electronic bikes and scooters, including where and how fast they go, will go into effect next year following Gov. JB Pritzker's signature on Wednesday.
Patients taking the first-of-a-kind pill, called daraxonrasib, lived for a median of 13.2 months compared with 6.7 months for chemotherapy recipients, studies showed.
Nepali Americans in Chicago were awaiting word of family members in their homeland on Wednesday, after a devastating flash flood killed at least 160 people and left more than 400 missing in Nepal.
The Skokie Theatre has been entertaining people for more than 100 years. Now it has new owners, a new outlook and a new name.
Police in west suburban Oak Brook used a new tool aimed at limiting high-speed chases to catch a fleeing van while responding to a burglary call overnight.
The program was launched by the utility company last year, with some saying it makes it easier to address problem poles.
She was counting down the days to the first day of 5th grade until her school district told her she didn't have a spot there. Now, a federal judge has ordered the district to put the 10-year-old girl with autism back in her neighborhood school.
Who you gonna call if someone locks you out of your own charity? That's the question members of a Ghostbusters-themed nonprofit say they're asking.
Residents of Ogleby Towers on Wednesday morning spoke out about the system that constantly changes their rent, which they say makes it hard to budget.
Eduardo Rodriguez struck out nine in seven innings, Jordan Lawlar homered and the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the Chicago Cubs 2-0.
Pinch-hitter Ryan Waldschmidt hit a game-winning, two-run homer with two outs in the ninth inning and the Arizona Diamondbacks rallied to stun the Chicago Cubs 5-4 on Tuesday night.
The 6-foot-10, 250-pound former NBA player was removed from Sunday's game after he was confronted by Sky guard Natasha Cloud.
Peters also went deep in the sixth, extending his career-high homer streak to four games.
Starter Natasha Cloud (right knee injury) played 16 minutes in the first half and DiJonai Carrington (foot) logged four minutes.
A man was arrested and charged with taking part in a shooting that killed a mail carrier in Chicago's West Pullman neighborhood in 2024.
One person was killed and another was wounded in a shooting Sunday night at a hotel in northwest suburban Wheeling.
At least four people were killed, and 17 more were injured, in weekend shootings across Chicago as of Sunday, according to police.
Chicago police this weekend issued a warning about a string of armed robberies in the city's Bronzeville community.
Illinois State Police and the FBI announced this weekend that they may have a new lead, though not a suspect, in the 1992 murder of college student Tammy Zywicki.
