Allow Alvaro to reintroduce himself as PAWS Chicago's Pet of the Week
Alvaro is a spunky 4-year-old boy who is looking for a home full of fun. He loves all kinds of toys from springs and feathers to balls he can bat around.
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Alvaro is a spunky 4-year-old boy who is looking for a home full of fun. He loves all kinds of toys from springs and feathers to balls he can bat around.
According to the CDC, at least 66 people have been infected with bird flu since last year. Most have had direct contact with sick birds.
The first human death from bird flu in the U.S. was reported in Louisiana, and there are also concerns about bird flu in both pet cats and big cats. Charlie De Mar talked to an expert at Lincoln Park Zoo.
From a cat sitting in his bed to a South Side deli shop that's been around since 1902. Here's what caught Suzanne Le Mignot and Mary Kay Kleist's eye this week.
They are sounding the alarm about raw food for cats, as more bird flu infections are reported.
PAWS Pet of the Week was adopted on Friday, but take a look at the wonderful pets still available who would love to be part of your family this holiday.
The new exhibit explores the world of cats and their relationships with humans over time. Developer Monisa Ahmed talks more about the exhibit.
From a family excited to reunite with their missing pet to views from Chicago's Thanksgiving Day Parade. Here's what caught Suzanne Le Mignot and Kylee Miller's eye this week.
"Cats: Predators to Pets" opens at the Field Museum on Friday, Nov. 29.
“Catts: Predators to Pets” showcases everything from leopards and lions to your favorite house cat.
From a cat caught making himself at home to a family featured at this year's River North Pole event. Here's what caught Suzanne Le Mignot and Mary Kay Kleist's eye this week.
Chex is a charming and affectionate 3-year-old kitty with a big personality. He's super talkative and loves attention though he also enjoys his independence.
Nearly two weeks ago, Kylie Rodriguez found her cat, Timmy, with a wound on his back. He was unable to stand on all four legs.
Crystal Lake police said they are investigating Timmy the cat’s injuries as a possible weapons offense.
Kirk and his bestie Tink are two adorable and affectionate kitties looking for a home to live their best cuddly lives. They are bonded and would need to go to the same home.
The vet said the item lodged in the cat’s spine was definitely a bullet—it was too large to be a BB pellet. Sara Machi reports.
Monica, the cat, is winning over her Logan Square neighbors after removing dozens of rats.
PAWS scooped up this spunky, three-month-old kitten from Chicago Animal Care and Control. Silk loves to play with toys, climb cat trees, and enjoys puzzle feeders for mental enrichment.
From a cat waiting by the door for some affection to a hummingbird making a special guest appearance, here's what caught Suzanne Le Mignot and Laura Bannon's eye this week.
Consmicos Pet Bakery has been steadily building a fanbase around its pet treats because they resemble human food and are made with human-grade ingredients.
Cosmicos Pet Bakery's pet treats are an instant hit with just about every furry friend who walks by, and their owners are never far behind.
On July 9, a person called 911 to report "kittens stuck in a port-a-potty" outside the North Chicago Youth Center on Lewis Avenue.
The cats were transferred from the Humane Society of Northwestern Iowa, and arrived Saturday afternoon at the PAWS Chicago Nan and Wayne Kocourek Medical Center in Little Village.
They plan to bring back cats that were staying in Iowa shelters before the flood.
He’s independent and enjoys his alone time but also loves your undivided attention when cuddling together.
An immigrant seeking asylum in the U.S. said he won a jackpot at the Bally's temporary casino in downtown Chicago earlier this month, but he can't get paid because of his immigration status.
A man was ordered detained Tuesday on charges of claiming to have placed bombs in the cars at a Porsche auto warehouse in the west Chicago suburb of Westmont, authorities said.
A man was killed and a teen was wounded in a shooting in broad daylight Tuesday in Chicago's Humboldt Park neighborhood.
The country's top sportsbooks have filed a lawsuit against the city of Chicago, challenging a new local sports betting tax set to go into effect in the new year.
Chicago police on Tuesday asked for help from the public in finding two men and a getaway car they have connected to the shooting of three men outside St. Sabina Roman Catholic Parish in the Auburn Gresham neighborhood.
Education advocates in Chicago filed two lawsuits against the U.S. Department of Education this week, arguing that students returning from Christmas vacation will be left without crucial resources such as afterschool programs.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu also announced President Trump will receive the Israel Prize for his work on peace negotiations.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy lauded "strong security guarantees" from the U.S. after Sunday's meeting with President Trump in Florida.
The Veterans Affairs Department is reimposing a near total ban on abortions for veterans and their families that was modified in 2022.
Strikes against ISIS targets in Nigeria come after President Trump spent weeks accusing the West African country's government of failing to rein in the persecution of Christians.
As this holiday season nears its end, Illinois Treasurer Alexi Giannoulias issued a warning Tuesday about text scams.
A new report shines a light on electricity shortages that Illinois could face in less than 10 years.
With less than two weeks until Christmas, if you're sending gifts to people far from home, the deadlines to get them there on time are fast approaching.
A condo owner in Country Club Hills says he's forced to sell his home after his condo association failed to reimburse him for repairs to his leaking roof. Edward Hadnott's condo has sat empty since a major roof leak in 2022.
The U.S. stopped minting pennies this week, and some groups have issued a warning about the headaches that can create for some businesses and consumers.
Millions of people with an Affordable Care Act health plan face a massive jump in premiums next year — this chart shows just how much.
It's the holiday season, which means it's the most common time of year for norovirus to spread. Here's what you need to know about this winter stomach bug.
A study conducted in part by Chicago's Northwestern Medicine found that tanning beds not only triple the risk of melanoma, but can also damage DNA across nearly the whole skin surface.
An investigation into the case of a Michigan man who contracted rabies after an organ transplant provided more details on the infection's origin.
The newest measles vaccination numbers released by Chicago Public Schools shows immunizations are finally moving in the right direction.
American Airlines announced Monday that it is adding 100 more departures from Chicago early next year as it continues its expansion at O'Hare International Airport.
The Chicago Bears are expanding their search for a new stadium to Northwest Indiana, even though they already own land in Arlington Heights and have also proposed a new lakefront stadium in Chicago.
A Culver's is coming to Chicago's South Loop, a real estate broker has confirmed.
A new vision for passenger rail is on track in southeastern Wisconsin. The MARK Passenger Rail Commission held its inaugural meeting on December 5, 2025, at Racine City Hall.
U.S. Steel says it'll resume making steel slabs at its Granite City Works plant in Illinois amid strengthening demand.
It marks the second lawsuit in recent months accusing the filmmaker and studio mogul of leveraging his power in Hollywood to make sexual advances.
The band announced Perry Bamonte's death on their official website on Friday.
The message, aired on Channel 4 on Christmas Day, reflected on the impact of President Trump's second term in office thus far.
The singer said an MRI showed a cancerous spot on one of his lungs after he recovered from a lengthy bout of bronchitis.
James Ransone, the actor who played Ziggy Sobotka in the HBO series "The Wire" and appeared in many other TV shows and movies, has died.
Meteorologist David Yeomans in tracking snow moving into the Chicago area.
The advocates say students returning from Christmas vacation will be left without crucial resources after the feds suddenly cut millions of dollars from Illinois after-school programs. Lauren Victory reports.
President Trump says the U.S. struck a dock inside Venezuela that he says was used to load drugs on to boats. The intensification includes another strike on a vessel in the Pacific.
Chicago is taking part in the Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve TV special for the first time, and behind the scenes, Chicago police said they will be staffing the entire city with officers as needed. Asal Rezaei reports.
Join Darius Johnson in Barrington, Illinois, for a winter experience.
Mayor Johnson, the Chicago police, and the Office of Emergency Management and Communications are trying to get out ahead of any safety concerns.
The country's top sportsbooks have filed a lawsuit against the city of Chicago, challenging a new local sports betting tax set to go into effect in the new year.
Chicago police on Tuesday asked for help from the public in finding two men and a getaway car they have connected to the shooting of three men outside St. Sabina Roman Catholic Parish in the Auburn Gresham neighborhood.
An immigrant seeking asylum in the U.S. said he won a jackpot at the Bally's temporary casino in downtown Chicago earlier this month, but he can't get paid because of his immigration status.
A man was ordered detained Tuesday on charges of claiming to have placed bombs in the cars at a Porsche auto warehouse in the west Chicago suburb of Westmont, authorities said.
As thousands of people are expected downtown for New Year's Eve celebrations, Mayor Johnson, the Chicago police, and the Office of Emergency Management and Communications are trying to get out ahead of any safety concerns.
Cameras not working, video evidence missed by police and a psychic that leads a hit and run victim's son to a clue that changes the case
Some Chicago area hospitals are at risk of significant flooding both in and around the buildings, according to new KFF Health News/Fathom models.
Lawmakers in Springfield are looking to address the high water bills being reported in some suburbs from customers of Illinois American Water.
Electric bills in the Chicago area could go up as much as $70 in the next three years because of data centers, according to the Citizens Utility Board.
Former Oregon and Philadelphia Eagles coach Chip Kelly has been hired as Northwestern's offensive coordinator.
Nikola Vucevic led Chicago with 23 points, but the depleted Bulls couldn't keep pace and lost a second straight following a five-game winning streak that had lifted them back to .500.
Playing the Music City Bowl isn't exactly what the Tennessee Volunteers once targeted in a season that featured four losses to teams inside the top 15 of the final College Football Playoff rankings.
Brock Purdy threw a 38-yard touchdown pass to Jauan Jennings with 2:15 to play, and the San Francisco 49ers forced an incomplete pass on the final play from the 2 to beat the Chicago Bears 42-38 and set up a Week 18 showdown for the top seed in the NFC.
The Penguins led 4-0 midway through the first period.
A man was ordered detained Tuesday on charges of claiming to have placed bombs in the cars at a Porsche auto warehouse in the west Chicago suburb of Westmont, authorities said.
A man was killed and a teen was wounded in a shooting in broad daylight Tuesday in Chicago's Humboldt Park neighborhood.
Chicago police on Tuesday asked for help from the public in finding two men and a getaway car they have connected to the shooting of three men outside St. Sabina Roman Catholic Parish in the Auburn Gresham neighborhood.
Stefon Diggs, a star wide receiver with the New England Patriots, is facing criminal charges after an incident in Massachusetts earlier this month.
The University of Chicago issued a notice after a man was shot just east of campus in the Hyde Park neighborhood this week.
