Brookfield Zoo Chicago opened its new Tropical Forests primate habitat Friday, featuring an expanded space for the zoo’s first troop of bachelor gorillas and endangered black-handed spider monkeys ...

This summer Mairen Mannon is coaching up young volleyball players at a three-day camp. But she remembers when she was the ...

The 76th Heart of Illinois Fair will proceed this year, despite the cancellation of several events, and will feature various attractions for visitors to enjoy.

The pygmy hippo soared to stardom, largely thanks to her keeper who shared adorable pictures and videos of her on social ...

Looking for to take some day-trips this summer with the kids? Here's what to know about all the major zoos in Illinois.

Check out all the fun planned for the Fourth of July holiday in Bloomington-Normal, McLean County and Central Illinois.

A third of the food grown worldwide depends on insects and other animals for pollination, the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service ...

Hemker Park and Zoo near Freeport offers 25 acres of animal exhibits and family activities. Originally opened in 1977, the family-run zoo now houses over 68 species and attracts 82,000 annual visitors ...

The Peoria Zoo is holding a variety of events in the coming months. Find out how to prepare for your trip.

Many Illinois residents are searching for fun ways to soak up the sun as summer nears and temperatures rise. Though many may automatically look to the Windy City for entertainment and road trips, the ...