Meet Pisa, PAWS Chicago’s Pet of the Week
The golden-eyed beauty with a heart as soft as her fur. She may be a little shy at first, but once she feels safe, her curious, playful side starts to shine.
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The golden-eyed beauty with a heart as soft as her fur. She may be a little shy at first, but once she feels safe, her curious, playful side starts to shine.
Rich Naponelli, owner of Dog Training Elite Chicago, said that fireworks can be triggering to pets as they don't know when to expect them.
Bridgett is a gorgeous, full-figured tabby with the soul of a poet and the snuggle skills of a professional.
Guards caught the cat as the animal jumped over the prison fence at night, with marijuana and crack taped to the cat’s body.
We'd like to highlight its spring kitty season. The adoption agency have plenty of kittens or older cats looking for their forever homes.
The chatty and friendly feline is always up for a little people-watching from his favorite windowsill perch.
Meet Tally, a sweet, 12-year-old cat with a heart of gold. Tally may be reserved at first, but once she feels comfortable, her gentle nature shines through.
pets offer a variety of benefits to a person's well being including reducing stress and anxiety and offering a social boost.
The next Cat Café event is coming up from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday. Admittance is included with museum admission.
The event is part of the exhibit, "Cats: Predators to Pets."
At 14-years-young he still has a lot of love to share. He loves to cuddle and spend time with his people, but he also enjoys time on his own.
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.
Bedard, 21, had been a restricted free agent.
The next wave of smoke comes just after the Chicago area avoided the risk of severe storms during the afternoon and only met with a short period of showers.
Michael Busch homered, and Miguel Amaya and Pedro Ramirez had two RBIs each to help Chicago win for the third time in four games.
The officer appeared for his first court hearing on the charges and was released pretrial, with conditions by the judge.
Chicago Sky beat Los Angeles 96-82 on Friday night.
Lt. Gov. Sara Rodriguez ended her Democratic primary campaign for Wisconsin governor Friday, citing financial problems she said would distract from an election Democrats need to win.
President Trump delivered a speech on election security Thursday night at the White House. Here are the facts behind some of his claims.
State Rep. Carol Ammons is charged with multiple counts of wire fraud, making false statements and conspiracy to obstruct justice. Her husband, Champaign County Clerk Aaron Ammons, is also accused of aiding in attempts to cover up the alleged crimes.
Mayor Brandon Johnson has yet to announce if he'll seek re-election next year, but a new poll reveals he faces a tough road ahead if he does run for another term.
Chicago Public Schools officials on Wednesday announced plans to lay off hundreds of teachers and other staff and impose five furlough days to help close a $732 million deficit for next school year.
Chicago remained the most bed bug-treated city in the country, according to Orkin's latest annual rankings covering a full year of residential and commercial treatment data.
Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul this week warned residents cleaning up from last month's storms to be on the lookout for scams.
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker on Thursday signed several new consumer protections into law, including a ban on junk fees.
CBS News Chicago has learned that Illinois home insurance premiums are not only higher than the nation's average, but going up faster too.
As an alternative to legalizing video gambling terminals citywide, Bally's offered to open slot machine lounges at O'Hare and Midway, saying the move would replace the $6.8 million the city budgeted from VGTs.
A lettuce supplier to fast-food giant Taco Bell has been linked to a nationwide cyclosporiasis outbreak that has sickened thousands of people, the CDC said.
Chicago just barely made the top 20 in the American College of Sports Medicine's 2026 ranking of the country's fittest cities.
In a major turnaround in the opioid crisis, overdose deaths are falling across Chicago and Cook County.
The north Chicago suburb of Glenview became the latest Illinois municipality this week to confirm mosquitoes testing positive for the West Nile virus this year.
Environmental and community groups are suing the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for failing to act on a petition challenging U.S. Steel Gary Works operating permit renewal.
Illinois American Water and Aqua Illinois are both seeking rate increases that would raise monthly bills by as much as $28, while their parent companies seek regulatory approval to merge — a deal a consumer watchdog says would give one company control of nearly all regulated water customers in the state.
The Federal Trade Commission and attorneys general from several states secured a right-to-repair settlement Wednesday with agriculture equipment giant Deere & Co. — commonly known as John Deere — that requires the company to let farmers and independent shops fix their own equipment.
Chicago Soul Café opened Monday at 6248 S. St. Lawrence Ave.
The Chicago Bears this weekend said they are assessing land at Wolf Lake Terminals in Hammond, Indiana, for a possible new stadium.
As an alternative to legalizing video gambling terminals citywide, Bally's offered to open slot machine lounges at O'Hare and Midway, saying the move would replace the $6.8 million the city budgeted from VGTs.
Christopher Nolan's "The Odyssey" is the first film shot entirely on 70mm IMAX cameras, and Cinemark Seven Bridges in Woodridge is 1 of roughly 30 theaters nationwide equipped to show it that way.
Brenda Fricker won an Academy Award for 1989's "My Left Foot," played the Pigeon Lady in "Home Alone 2" and appeared in "A Time to Kill" and "So I Married an Axe Murderer."
The actor's agent said he was providing more information following news reports "which contain inaccuracies and outright falsehoods."
New Zealand actor Sam Neill, known for "Jurassic Park" and "The Piano," died Monday at 78, his family says.
The 46th Taste of Chicago is cashless for the first time, accepting only credit cards, with a drone and fireworks show scheduled for approximately 9:15 p.m. Friday near Buckingham Fountain.
Meteorologist Kylee Miller is tracking the latest in First Alert Weather.
After a bit of a break, a second round of Canadian wildfire smoke is set to arrive in the Chicago area Saturday night.
Meteorologist Mary Kay Kleist is tracking the latest in First Alert Weather.
Chicago police say a man is in the hospital after his own gun discharged during a struggle with officers at a gas station on the South Side on July 18.
For the next two weekends, track work will close some elevated stops in the Loop.
The officer appeared for his first court hearing on the charges and was released pretrial, with conditions by the judge.
CPD says a brief physical struggle broke out with the man, during which the man's gun went off, hitting him in the leg.
The next wave of smoke comes just after the Chicago area avoided the risk of severe storms during the afternoon and only met with a short period of showers.
In addition to the two U.S. service members killed, another is currently missing in action, U.S. Central Command said on Saturday.
Chicago police said the suspect entered the business, demanded money from the register and then shot the victim.
Neighbors in the Avalon Park neighborhood said their community has been plagued by squatters, weeds, rats, and water leaks – all thanks to an abandoned home that's been sitting vacant for years.
Chicago has been feeling the heat this week, with highs in the 90s the past five days, but officials are making moves to cool off some of the hottest parts of the city, specifically Chicago Park District fieldhouses where many turn to keep cool.
Gene Rush survived throat cancer, but he didn't survive a trip to the Porter County Jail over 4th of July weekend. His family said jail staff failed to provide lifesaving medical care.
Haze from Canadian wildfire smoke that has settled in Chicago on Thursday is directly connected to climate change, according to experts, who said days like this could be more problematic moving forward.
A pair of jewelry importers have been charged in federal court in Chicago with smuggling millions of dollars in gold jewelry into the U.S. to avoid taxes, schemes uncovered by a federal task force that has surpassed $1 billion in recoveries and penalties over the past year.
Bedard, 21, had been a restricted free agent.
Michael Busch homered, and Miguel Amaya and Pedro Ramirez had two RBIs each to help Chicago win for the third time in four games.
Chicago Sky beat Los Angeles 96-82 on Friday night.
Ryan Jeffers hit a go-ahead three-run homer, Bailey Ober struck out seven in 5 1/3 innings and the surging Minnesota Twins beat the Chicago Cubs 5-2 on Friday night.
Sam Antonacci hit a two-run home run, Braden Montgomery matched his career-high with four RBIs, and the Chicago White Sox extended their winning streak to four with a 12-4 win over the Toronto Blue Jays.
A Chicago teen said she was punched in the face and robbed of her phone charger while heading to a CTA Red Line stop downtown earlier this week.
Ronald L. Fischer, who was featured on "America's Most Wanted," fled Rhode Island during his criminal trial for first-degree sexual assault in 2005.
Three men were hurt and one was killed in a shooting in Chicago's Washington Park neighborhood Thursday night.
A judge could decide Wednesday if a man accused of shooting and killing Chicago police Officer John Bartholomew and critically wounding his partner is fit to represent himself at trial.
A woman was arrested in Round Lake Beach, Illinois, Tuesday and charged with the death of her newborn child nearly 25 years ago.
