Lincoln Park Zoo welcomes alpacas
A new herd of alpacas are now calling Lincoln Park Zoo their home as Chicago welcomes the species for the first time in 6 years.
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A new herd of alpacas are now calling Lincoln Park Zoo their home as Chicago welcomes the species for the first time in 6 years.
This year's theme was the pygmy hippopotamus, inspired by Annie and Pogo at the zoo.
Elijah Perez, 18, and Oshea Rosenthall, 26, are charged with misdemeanor counts of reckless conduct, reckless driving, and multiple traffic violations.
Clover, Violet, and Dahlia are joining the zoo's existing mob in their habitat at Regenstein African Journey.
Clover, Violet, and Dahlia are about a year and a half old. They were born at a zoo in Madison, Wisconsin.
The zoo has joined the Wildlife Confiscations Network, a program led by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums.
The zoo said the program fights wildlife trafficking while providing urgent care for animals seized at U.S. ports.
CBS News Chicago spoke to a wildlife expert at Anderson Humane in South Elgin. She said waterfowl like geese are among the main spreaders of bird flu.
Lincoln Park Zoo said the specific source of the exposure of the animals to bird flu, or H5N1 virus, is not known.
The source of the bird flu that killed the animals remains unknown.
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.
According to Cook County Circuit Court records, 46-year-old Stephen Habel has been charged with one count of aggravated arson and one count of arson.
Stephen Habel has been charged with one count of aggravated arson and one count of arson.
While temps were reaching near triple digit highs, the zoo helped keep their animals cool with some frozen treats.
A polar bear seems to have gotten a raw deal—stuck with a bucket to play with. Unless he already devoured his icy snack. Seals got a layer cake with fish frozen in it.
The two were born at the zoo back in late June. Both eggs were laid by African penguin Luna with her partner olive as part of the African penguin species survival plan.
Harriet, 17, and Oscar, 18, are considered geriatric due to their ages. The zoo wanted them to live out their golden years comfortably.
The one-year-old cub was born with a spinal birth defect in January 2023.
The 1-year-old lion was born with a spinal issue that has affected his mobility. He had surgery last month to fix a slipped disc in his back.
Last month, the zoo, along with MedVet Chicago, performed the surgery to fix a slipped disc in his back.
Zoo officials said she had been sick.
Zoo officials said she had been sick, and they had to make the difficult but responsible decision to euthanize her. She was a real charmer with a sweet and gentle personality.
The zoo, along with MedVet Chicago, worked together to perform surgery to fix a slipped disc in his back.
One-year-old Lomelok was born with a spinal issue that affected his mobility.
Horses and humans and the gentle bond between them. For a program in north suburban Lake Forest, the motto is "best days happen here." Equestrian Connection provides therapy services to people ranging in age from 2 to over 100.
Harmony Square is the result of 10 years of planning. Construction on the $38 million venue started a year ago.
A man who was attacked in River North while visiting his kids last week is warning others after learning about another similar attack in the neighborhood a short time later.
One person was injured in a fiery crash Friday evening in northwest suburban Itasca.
The Chicago White Sox breezed past the reeling Pittsburgh Pirates 10-1 on Friday night.
President Trump signed the country's first major legislation aimed at regulating cryptocurrency on Friday, hailing "the exciting new frontier" for the technology.
Wisconsin election officials have found that the former Madison city clerk broke five election laws during the 2020 presidential election.
President Trump has been diagnosed with a minor vein condition known as chronic venous insufficiency after he noticed swelling in his legs.
A Chicago protest dubbed the "Make Good Trouble Rally" on July 17 in honor of late U.S. Rep. John Lewis was held in Daley Plaza Thursday evening.
Maurene Comey is the daughter of former FBI director James Comey, who was terminated by President Trump in 2017.
The listing came with flashy social media videos to market the place that property owner Frank Diaz wasn't even selling.
The federal tax credits, which are meant to get drivers behind the wheel of electric cars, end Sept. 30.
ComEd is launching a $10 million customer relief fund for lower-income customers having trouble paying for electricity as prices rise.
The Antioch, Illinois, family said they wanted to share their story so others don't make the same mistake.
The rideshare customer made it very clear that her frustration is not over the amount of money that was charged, but rather that she was charged at all without her permission.
It is becoming apparent that the increase in ticks and tick bites is correlating to emergency room visits in Chicago and the rest of the Midwest.
Many Southeast, Southern and West Coast states are likely seeing an increase in COVID cases.
Parkinson's disease is a neurogenerative disease that affects more than 1 million people in the U.S. While some cases are caused by genetics, the cause is unknown in most.
The Wisconsin Supreme Court's liberal majority struck down the state's 176-year-old abortion ban on Wednesday, ruling 4-3 that it was superseded by a newer state law that criminalizes abortions only after a fetus can survive outside the womb.
The Illinois Department of Public Health regularly tests the water to determine when beaches are safe to reopen.
Some of the fans who received the email have long histories with the team, and there are a lot of concerns.
The Board of Trade Museum is open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday, and is closed on weekends and federal holidays.
Right now, it is not exactly clear how the tax will be passed onto the consumer. But vaping products and popular Zyn pouches will now be subject to a 45% tax — up from 15%.
The Wisconsin Supreme Court has delivered a victory for environmentalists in the battle over the regulation of "forever chemicals" known as PFAS.
On Tuesday, July 1, the city's minimum wage will go up, along with wages for tipped workers, as part of Chicago's One Fair Wage Ordinance.
The Giallo Geltao event at the Logan Theatre in Logan Square is bringing four nights of Italian horror films paired with cold, sweet treats.
CBS will end "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert" and retire "The Late Show" franchise in May 2026, the company announced Thursday.
Connie Francis was a wholesome pop star of the 1950s and '60s whose personal life was filled with heartbreak and tragedy.
After years of working on and performing their song, "Pursuit," Chicago band Pixel Grip woke up to a surprise when they heard a sample of their song in a Travis Scott track.
"Severance," "The White Lotus," "The Studio" and "Hacks" are among the shows that earned top nominations for the 77th annual Primetime Emmy Awards as the 2025 nominees were announced Tuesday morning.
Meteorologist David Yeomans has the latest First Alert Weather forecast.
Horses and humans and the gentle bond between them. For a program in north suburban Lake Forest, the motto is "best days happen here." Equestrian Connection provides therapy services to people ranging in age from 2 to over 100.
Thousands rocked out in Tinley Park Friday night as the village opened Harmony Square, a brand new multi-use plaza.
You might know Spirit Airlines for its signature "bare fare." Now a Chicago woman says she wasn’t allowed to board a flight from Miami to O’Hare Airport after she was accused of baring too much, and during the ordeal, her sister was arrested.
A man who was attacked in River North while visiting his kids last week is warning others after learning about another similar attack in the neighborhood a short time later.
A man who was attacked in River North while visiting his kids last week is warning others after learning about another similar attack in the neighborhood a short time later.
NASCAR is hitting pause on its Chicago Street Race for a year, officials said.
A woman says Spirit Airlines denied her boarding over her shorts, sparking a dispute that ended with her sister's arrest.
The man accused of the murder of Chicago Police Officer Andrés Mauricio Vásquez Lasso two years ago took the stand in his own defense Friday at his trial, claiming he shot the officer "out of pure fear."
In 2017, Chicago police officers pointed guns in the face of Peter Mendez, then 9 years old, after raiding the wrong home. On Friday, Peter, now 17, spoke out for the first time about his family's $2.5 million settlement with the city.
In 2017, Chicago police officers pointed guns in the face of Peter Mendez, then 9 years old, after raiding the wrong home. On Friday, Peter, now 17, spoke out for the first time about his family's $2.5 million settlement with the city.
The 1995 Chicago heat wave, which took place 30 years ago this week, remains the Chicago area's deadliest weather disaster.
The children left behind and the hidden toll of domestic violence in Chicago.
Three Chicago pharmacies were hit by burglars overnight. Police have not yet connected the three burglaries, but small business owners said this crew has hit them more than once and cost them thousands in damage.
Chicago Public Schools interim CEO Macquline King sat down with us to discuss the district's precarious financial situation and how she plans to reassure parents after a tumultuous year.
The Chicago White Sox breezed past the reeling Pittsburgh Pirates 10-1 on Friday night.
DJ Moore and his Moore2Life Foundation teamed up with the Boys and Girls Clubs of Chicago at Bartlett J. McCartin Club in Bridgeport to hand out backpacks filled with school supplies donated by Cradles to Crayons to 120 kids.
Seiya Suzuki hit a three-run homer, and the Chicago Cubs stopped Boston's 10-game win streak with a 4-1 victory over the Red Sox.
The Huskies are returning just four starters from last season, which was highlighted by a huge upset of Notre Dame in South Bend.
occer players ages 18 and 19 gathered at Lake View High School, 4015 N. Ashland Ave., to try out for the Abbott Dream Team.
A man who was attacked in River North while visiting his kids last week is warning others after learning about another similar attack in the neighborhood a short time later.
Prosecutors said Steve Farzam has allegedly impersonated first responders since 1999 and entered the Palisades Fire zone by using forged firefighter credentials.
Wisconsin election officials have found that the former Madison city clerk broke five election laws during the 2020 presidential election.
A Wisconsin judge has approved releasing a woman from a mental hospital, more than a decade after she nearly killed a classmate to please the fictional horror character Slender Man.
The LaSalle County Sheriff's office said Ronald W. Martin Jr., 45, was taken into custody.
