Brookfield Zoo
Baby Aardvark Growing Up At Brookfield Zoo
A baby aardvark is the newest resident of Brookfield Zoo.
Free & Cheap Winter Break Activities In Chicago
You could spend a small fortune going to a movie or sending the kids to day camp, but we’ve compiled a list of free, inexpensive and exciting activities to take you through the weekend. Be sure to double check the website for what’s included. You may still need to pay for special activities or parking. So pack up the kids and pack a lunch and have a great winter break.
Guide To Groundhog Day
Since 1993, the Groundhog Day holiday has enjoyed renewed interest due to the namesake cult film starring the very excellent Bill Murray as weatherman Phil Connors. While Punxsatawney, PA gets most the national attention on the day itself, the actual location of the filming of Groundhog Day is our very own Woodstock, IL. Murray was the star, but the town itself plays a major role…
Super Suave Winter Date Guide
I want you to know, a lot has changed since my last date guide. I’m not the amateurish schmuck I was when I wrote that dating guide. I’m a totally new schmuck. I am more mature and ready to tell you about some of the best winter date spots that exist in this fine city.
2 New Snow Leopards Unveiled At Brookfield Zoo
There is a new addition at Brookfield Zoo this holiday season.
Chicago’s Santas: Best Of The Best
Here’s a guide of the Best Santa’s to visit in the Chicago area – and where and when you can bring your kids of all ages to sit on his lap.
Baby Dolphin Dies Shortly After Birth At Brookfield Zoo
A newborn dolphin died within moments of his birth at Brookfield Zoo early Sunday morning.
ComEd Tree Trimmings Make A Tasty Treat For Zoo Animals
ComEd’s tree-trimming operations have been providing what some might consider an unlikely benefit to the animals at the Brookfield Zoo.
Dolphin Dies Just Before Planned Show At Brookfield Zoo
A 4-year-old Atlantic bottlenose dolphin died Monday at the Brookfield Zoo.
Labor Day Weekend Guide
Labor Day weekend is upon us! From festivals to music, the city and suburbs are full of things to do.
15 Years Ago Today: Gorilla Rescues Boy Who Fell In Ape Pit
A boy, now 18 years old, owes his life to the maternal instincts of a gorilla at Brookfield Zoo.
Polar Bear Tries To Beat The Heat At Brookfield Zoo
The animals at Brookfield Zoo are getting a special treat to beat the heat.
Hospice Patient To Go Behind The Scenes At Brookfield Zoo
A hospice patient with a passion for exotic animals is about to have a dream fulfilled.
Officer Soderberg Honored One Year After Murder
One year has passed since Chicago Police Officer Thor Soderberg was shot and killed with his own gun.
Brookfield Zoo Guide
Brookfield Zoo 8400 31st St., Brookfield, Ill. Monday – Saturday: 9:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Sunday: 9:30 a.m. – 7:30 p.m. Indoor Animal Exhibits close one half hour before the zoo closes. General Admission Adults: […]
Brookfield Groundhog To Come Out As Snow Falls
Groundhog Day is Wednesday, just in time for what could be a foot or more of snow.
What Happens When You Give A Bear A Cheesehead
The folks at Brookfield Zoo wanted to find out. So, they did
No Pandas Coming With Chinese President
Chicago can expect new contracts, but no new pandas, when the Chinese President comes to visit next week.
Plenty Of Family-Friendly New Year’s Options
If you want to go out tonight for New Year’s Eve, but don’t have a babysitter or want to ring in the New Year with your children, no problem.
Best Holiday Lights In Chicago
Check out our list of the best FREE holiday light displays in Chicago. Grab the camera and some hot chocolate and get outside!
Most Popular News
- Body Found In Lake Is Missing U Of C StudentAuthorities have confirmed the body found in Lake Michigan early Wednesday belonged to a University of Chicago student who has been missing for a week.654
- Lewis Points Finger At ‘Rich White People’ For School ProblemsA day before the first set of school closings was set to begin, Chicago Teachers Union President Karen Lewis had some harsh words about how the Chicago Public Schools are funded and managed, blaming much of the district’s problems on racism.5989
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- Teen Says He Got E. Coli From Burrito At Lombard RestaurantA local teen says he got sick because of a burrito he ate from a local restaurant that's now the focus of an e coli outbreak.158
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