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Chicago's Vacant Lots Attract Weeds But Also Flowers, Trees And Coyotes

"Vacant lots remind us there's a place for wildness in the city," wildlife expert Seth Magle said.

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Here's Why You'll Be Smelling Chicago's Skunks More This Month

It's mating season for skunks, which continue to creep closer to Downtown and more neighborhoods.

Badgers, Bears And Bobcats In Chicago? Return Could Happen, Scientists Say

Officials hope for return of predatory mammals and want to make sure Chicago is prepared for arrivals.

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Are Bald Eagles Back in Chicago? They're Getting Pretty Close

Bird watchers have spotted bald eagles flying in Cook County lately, and experts aren't surprised.

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Scared of Chicago's Seven Species of Bats? Don't Be, Researchers Say

A local research team has tracked bats throughout Chicago and said they pose virtually no risk to us.

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Black Bears in Chicago? 'Unlikely But Not Impossible,' Zoo Official Says

A black bear was spotted in Galena on Saturday, but it's doubtful they'll make their way to Chicago.

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LINCOLN PARK MORNING REPORT: Children's Memorial Site Plans, Animal Tracker

VIDEO: And find out what's happening around the neighborhood tonight.

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The City's Urban Mammals Revealed, One Snapshot at a Time

The Urban Wildlife Institute's camera trap program has led to discoveries about Chicago wildlife.

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Downtown Twins Born At Roosevelt Red Line Station Have Names, Are Doing Well

And, no, they're not called Roosevelt and State.

Humboldt Park Humboldt Park's Puerto Rican Evacuee Welcome Center Opens Today

For most of November, it'll be open two days a week, between 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Mondays and Tuesdays.

Roseland Police Hiring Process Discriminates Against Blacks, Latinos: Ald. Beale

Data shows that while more blacks and Latinos applied to the CPD, most new officers are white.

Wicker Park Trek Bike Shop Coming To Milwaukee Avenue's 'Hipster Highway,' Bid Shows

The nation's largest bike maker is soliciting bids for a retail build-out at 1647 N. Milwaukee Ave.

Downtown Ald. Willie Cochran Collapses During City Council Hearing

Cochran was given CPR by 40th Ward Ald. Patrick O'Connor, taken to Northwestern hospital.

Chinatown Pistol Whipping of Sisters In Chinatown Part Of Larger Crime Spree: Police

The violent robbery could be connected to four other robberies in the area, police said.

The Loop 39 Phones A Day Are Stolen On Average In Chicago

We looked at the data behind thousands of cellphones reported stolen in Chicago since January 2016.

Dunning Drunken-Driving Victim Hopes Cop Charged With DUI Gets Probation: Court

Erin Mowry, 42, could be convicted of aggravated DUI for the July 2015 crash.

West Pullman Man Shoots Himself In Penis During West Pullman Robbery, Prosecutors Say

Terrion Pouncy, 19, was still hospitalized Thursday following surgery.

Logan Square Landlord M. Fishman's Move To Evict Logan Square Tenants Sparks Protest

The eviction notices "caught many families unprepared," activists said.

Noble Square Million Dollar Town Houses On Wicker, Noble Square Border Launch Pre-Sales

"The reception has been outstanding. We've had lots of interest and excitement," the listing agent said.

O'Hare Traveling For Thanksgiving? Midway, O'Hare Among Most Delayed Busy Airports

About 20 percent of O'Hare and Midway flights for Thanksgiving get delayed, according to a new report.