Adopted Logan Square cat hailed as prolific rodent exterminator
Monica, the cat, is winning over her Logan Square neighbors after removing dozens of rats.
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.
From now through May 13, PAWS Chicago will be extending hours and adding appointments on different days.
"If gratitude had a face it wouldn't be this kitty cat," one person said of the agitated-looking calico.
Ashley Burrell is charged with violating her animal owner duties. CBS 2's Sabrina Franza reports.
This all came after multiple calls for animal neglect.
A total of 26 cats were found and rescued in Ashley Burrell's house on Hermitage Avenue Tuesday, and more were rescued a day later. CBS 2's Sabrina Franza reports.
Tyson is curious and will hop in the window or on a chair to make sure he can see you. He does have a 3-second rule before you can pet him but don't worry, he won't bite you or your ear.
Ophelia came to PAWS Chicago with what is known as a tail pull injury that paralyzed her tail and left her incontinent.
From two pets who put the "cat" in cat-nap to lightning strung across the Chicago skies. Here's what caught Suzanne Le Mignot and Mary Kay Kleist's eye this week.
You might say our PAWS Chicago Pet of the Week is a Thundercat.
The mechanic had to remove some car parts to get the cat out safely. The cat began meowing and howling upon being freed.
The Orange County Fire Authority shared a video of a firefighter rescuing a cat earlier this week after an RV rolled over in a two-car crash.
A fire forced the closure of an animal shelter in southwest suburban Tinley Park, and left more than 100 animals hospitalized. The fire broke out around 6:30 p.m. Wednesday inside the laundry room at P.A.W.S. Tinley Park.
This 4-year-old, 23-pound cat came to PAWS a few weeks ago.
The cats are easygoing and adaptable. They along with kids, other cats, and dogs.
A new study in the journal Nature Communications found domestic felines will eat more than 2,000 species of rodents, insects, and birds, making them one of the most problematic invasive species in the world.
Paige Bentley has raised thousands of dollars to help pets, and she's only 9 years old.
Sidi Mohamed Abdallahi, 22, had already faced six counts of attempted first-degree murder, seven counts of aggravated discharge of a firearm, and aggravated battery.
The project includes a new overflow channel to keep rainwater from flooding streets in Robbins.
Progressive groups are urging the mayor and state to provide more affordable housing, rental assistance, and rapid rehousing programs.
The suit claims the school knew the security guard's behavior was out of the ordinary and failed to report it.
The Resurrection Mary story fits a common ghost story genre called the "vanishing hitchhiker" going back centuries. But some say too many people claim firsthand experiences for this haunting to be written off as the Chicago variation of a dime-a-dozen ghost story.
Progressive groups are urging the mayor and state to provide more affordable housing, rental assistance, and rapid rehousing programs.
Rev. Mitchell Ikenna Johnson has written Facebook posts supporting Hamas, advancing 9/11 conspiracy theories, and making sexist comments about women.
The money spent on Chicago School Board races is closing in on nearly $7 million.
Police said Larry Savage was caught on video stealing two ballots during a public test of voting machines earlier this month.
Johnson campaigned on a promise not to raise property taxes, but said he was left with no choice given the city's massive budget shortfall.
For the first time since 1938, children in Des Moines, Iowa, will go trick-or-treating on Halloween. The city began its unusual custom of opting for Beggar's Night decades ago in hopes of tamping down on hooliganism.
According to the Citizens Utility Board, it will cost another $12.8 billion to complete the project--$5 billion more than previous estimates.
Dozens more lawsuits are expected.
This is part of a massive recall that includes nearly 12 million pounds of ready-to-eat meat and chicken.
The study said the unique difficulty finding a place in suburban Chicago was the result of a number of factors, including the growth of hip suburbs, big businesses relocating to the area, and high occupancy rates and slow construction.
Three patients at the University of Chicago Medicine are in the trial for the treatment.
Some pathogens that contaminate food are even showing up in the U.S. for the first time thanks to climate change.
McDonald's says Quarter Pounders will be back on the menu at hundreds of its restaurants after testing ruled out beef patties as the source of an E. coli outbreak.
Work in the labs at the IFSH in southwest suburban Bedford Park is centered around learning more about why some food products make people sick.
Dozens more lawsuits are expected.
The South Side warehouse has more than 200 employees, according to the union that represents 75 members.
Dozens more lawsuits are expected.
Experts raised concerns about people in already underserved communities losing easy access to drug stores.
The Indiana Court of Appeals has reinstated a lawsuit filed by the state accusing TikTok of deceiving its users about the video-sharing platform's level of inappropriate content for children and the security of its consumers' personal information.
Magnicity is still mum on what exactly it has in mind for the space, though 360 CHICAGO earlier said a restaurant will not be back.
During six undistinguished seasons in the major leagues, Bob Uecker never played an inning for the Milwaukee Brewers. But during his more than half-century as the team's play-by-play announcer, he has become a mascot for the game.
The lead singer-songwriter for the superstar band Fleetwood Mac who became a superstar solo artist talks about her latest song, "The Lighthouse," that was inspired by her own experience with abortion, and a strong desire to "do something."
Beyoncé, Kelly Rowland, Willie Nelson and Jessica Alba are the latest big-name celebrities to join Vice President Kamala Harris on the campaign trail.
Joe Rogan interviewed former President Donald Trump at his studio Friday. Here's what to know about the show.
The concert, part of Timberlake's Forget Tomorrow World Tour, had been scheduled for this coming Sunday, Oct. 27. It will instead be held Friday, Feb. 14, 2025.
The students got a choreography lesson on the Wand Dance Thursday at the Rockefeller Memorial Chapel. The dance is part of the Tony Award-winning play “Harry Potter and the Cursed Child.”
Chief Meteorologist Albert Ramon has your 5 p.m. First Alert Weather forecast for Thursday, Oct. 31, 2024.
Cole Taschman survived to tell the horrific tale.
At the “Trunk or Treat” part on the West Side, so many families came in that organizers ran out of food. UCAN, which organized the party, predominantly serves kids who are in care of the state or have been removed from their homes. Sara Machi reports.
The burglary at the Mr. Submarine on Fullerton Avenue in Lincoln Park was one of three break-ins targeting restaurants and bars early Thursday. Asal Rezaei reports.
Sidi Mohamed Abdallahi, 22, had already faced six counts of attempted first-degree murder, seven counts of aggravated discharge of a firearm, and aggravated battery.
The mayor asked Rev. Mitchell Ikenna Johnson to step down over his "antisemitic, misogynistic, and conspiratorial statements."
The suit claims the school knew the security guard's behavior was out of the ordinary and failed to report it.
The Resurrection Mary story fits a common ghost story genre called the "vanishing hitchhiker" going back centuries. But some say too many people claim firsthand experiences for this haunting to be written off as the Chicago variation of a dime-a-dozen ghost story.
The project includes a new overflow channel to keep rainwater from flooding streets in Robbins.
The accused killer has a decade-long documented history of attacking law enforcement, inmates, and mental health staff. He was even issued a jail ID card alerting staff of his security threat.
Jackson has been waiting for this specific decision since his release from prison two weeks ago
The skull has been identified as Esther Granger, a 17-year-old girl who died in Indiana, in 1866.
In a court document, a DCFS worker predicted the teen would run—and so did the judge handling the case.
The hospitals where both volunteers worked for were destroyed by Israeli airstrikes and raids, they said.
The White Sox confirmed they have signed Venable to a multi-year contract, but terms of the deal were not announced.
Coby White scored 21 points, Josh Giddey added 20 and the Bulls beat the Magic 102-99.
Bears players have openly questioned other decisions, like giving the ball to an offensive lineman at the goal line.
This will be his first time as a manager, but he has been a top candidate in recent years. He has withdrawn his name from consideration for several recent managerial openings.
Ball sustained a right wrist sprain in the first quarter of Monday's game against Memphis.
Sidi Mohamed Abdallahi, 22, had already faced six counts of attempted first-degree murder, seven counts of aggravated discharge of a firearm, and aggravated battery.
Ventura Orozco was face to face with a robber who managed to sneak into the back office demanding cash.
The FBI said the same robbers are also responsible for heists in Michigan and Missouri.
Chicago recorded about 70 anti-Jewish hate crimes this year, including vandalism and bomb threats, with West Ridge hit more than any neighborhood in the city.
Police said Larry Savage was caught on video stealing two ballots during a public test of voting machines earlier this month.