Deere Park, a collaboration between longtime friends and Highland Park natives, will open in Highwood in April.

Less than a mile from the elephant enclosures and manatee displays, the zoo set up two storage containers equipped with ...

These days, carnivorous birds like endangered California condors and animals like Bengal tigers are enjoying a higher grade ...

Summer in Chicago is the perfect time for families to explore interactive museums, thrilling outdoor activities, and ...

NBC News’ Maggie Vespa visits the Kakadoodle farm outside of Chicago hit hard by the bird flu outbreak in recent months.

Many creatures have imprinted on our hearts — and even a city sidewalk — for making their homes near ours. Here’s a look back ...

Whether you're taking a road trip across the region or flying into one of the major cities for the weekend, you won't want to ...