A sea turtle, notorious for trying to nibble the mermaids’ flowing hair, keeps a respectful distance this time at the ...

"Fishes of the Chicago Region," a guide to fishes of the Chicago region by Francis Veraldi, Stephen Pescitelli and Philip ...

Museums across the Chicago area are offering select free admission days to Illinois residents and beyond for the month of May ...

Chicago was once a swamp. In some places, it still is. But will climate change undo wetland restoration efforts?

The new pope, Chicago area native Robert Prevost, has faced criticism for not doing more to encourage his religious order, ...

With saltwater tanks, 10 gallons is the perfect size for a community of smaller marine fish and a coral reef. A 10-gallon ...

A search is ongoing for an individual who stabbed a baby seal in March on an Oregon beach. National Oceanic and Atmospheric ...

Scientists are interested in a species of shrimp capable of landing surprisingly powerful punches without hurting themselves.

Fears over a multi-state measles outbreak are growing after an Illinois resident infected with measles traveled to St Louis, ...

Charles Rosentel, a former Sandy Hook resident and a 2002 graduate of Newtown High School, is still celebrating winning ...

The most vulnerable populations are those who are unvaccinated because of medical conditions, personal reasons or children ...

CHICAGO (WLS) -- A sixth case of measles has been reported in Illinois for this year. Four of the cases were reported in ...