3 baby meerkats make debut at Brookfield Zoo
Known for their curious nature, meerkats are expert diggers with sharp claws built for speed.
Man dies 5 days after being shot during confrontation in Lincoln Park
The Cook County Medical Examiner's office confirmed that Alexander Nesteruk, 34, was pronounced dead Tuesday.
Mount Prospect animal feed factory to move after odor complaints
Prestige Feed Products makes food for pets, and for livestock such as pigs and cows.
Search on for robbers who attacked men on street in Bronzeville
In one incident, the robbers displayed a knife. The robbers were wearing black hooded sweat shirts and ski masks, police said.
17-vehicle pileup in snow on I-94 in Southwest Michigan leaves driver critically injured
A total of 14 cars or other passenger vehicles and three semi-trailer trucks were involved, Michigan State Police said.
Motorcyclists take over Western Avenue for annual Chicagoland Toys for Tots parade
Each motorcycle parade rider donated at least one toy for children in the Chicago area.
Wolves fall short to Rockford IceHogs in Sunday matchup
A hat trick by Gerry Mayhew—including a power play goal and an empty netter—proved too much to overcome.
Chicago winter parking ban takes effect
Drivers who parked overnight on 107 miles of certain main streets only got warning flyers early Sunday morning. On Monday morning, there will be no such luck.
Wisconsin boy found dead in river a day after going missing
On Sunday morning, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources found a location in about 5 or 6 feet of water where Jacob's body might have been.
2 missing people found in cold this weekend in Lake County, Illinois
Lake County K9 Officer Duke helped authorities find one of the two people—a woman with cognitive disabilities.
Suspect charged with shooting man headed to synagogue apparently dies by suicide in jail
Sidi Mohammad Abdallahi, 22, had been facing hate crime and terrorism charges in the attack in late October.
Police shoot, kill man threatening assisted living residents with chainsaw
Officers used a Taser on the man, but he did not stop, police said.
Police search for SUV that struck, killed man and sped off on Chicago's West Side
The vehicle is described as a dark red or maroon Kia Sorento SUV, with Illinois license plate EB88421.
Man critically wounded when bullet comes through window on West Side
The victim was struck in the head by the bullet.
Man found safe after going missing Thanksgiving morning in Morton Grove
No further details were immediately released.