Illinois Animals

A city in Illinois has such a big problem with rats that it came up with an out-of-the-box solution to help combat the rodents in that area.

You're not going to believe what store in Illinois where shoppers witnessed a wild turkey wandering through.

It may be April now, but March Madness is still underway for college basketball...and for one special penguin at Brookfield Zoo in Chicago.

I've lived in Illinois my entire life, and I've never seen as many wild turkeys out walking around than I'm seeing right now. So, like anyone, I had to do some checking to find out just how many wild turkeys there are in the state of Illinois. I'm surprised at the answer.

We recently learned what the average annual cost is of having a child in Illinois, so for those who may be torn between having two-legged kids or four-legged ones, here's what you can expect to spend each year on having a dog in our state.

It's always great to put the cold and snow behind us as we enter spring and head toward summertime, but keep in mind that while spring flowers are beautiful and mood-enhancing for us, some of them can be a real problem for your dog. Here's what to look for.

These amazing little creatures will soon be on the way from the winter homes far to the south to their spring and summer spots here in Illinois and other northern states. If you have hummingbird feeders out every year, do the same hummingbirds remember you when they pass through? The answer may surprise you.

Dogs, cats, fish, birds, mice, rats, and a few other types of animals are just fine to keep as pets in Illinois. However, there's a pretty extensive list of animals that the state of Illinois won't allow.

If you enjoy hanging out and petting cats along with playing free video games then I've got the perfect place for you to hang out.

It will totally suck, but don't be shocked if your dog should happen to have a very smelly encounter with a skunk (or, in a worst-case scenario, skunks) over the next month, no matter where you live in Illinois.