They've delivered hundreds of thousands of meals to vets in need and now they're gearing up for a big night: The Farm Fresh ...

In general, evolution is a long, slow process of tiny changes passed down over generations, resulting in new adaptations and ...

Chipmunks are members of the same family as squirrels. The small rodents spend most of their time aboveground, eating seeds, ...

Chicago rodents have evolved with city life. Museum skulls reveal how urbanization is quietly reshaping wildlife.

The Chicago History Museum is free for Illinois residents on July 4 and will be open from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The museum ...

1909: Daniel Burnham’s Plan of Chicago was unveiled. 1916: Municipal Pier (later known as Navy Pier) opened.

The findings of a new study "clearly show that interfering with the environment has a detectable effect on wildlife," a ...

Two new studies add to the evidence that human activity, from fishing to urban development, is driving the evolution of wild ...

An all access pass, which includes admission to the reptile exhibit as well as an Africa Fashion exhibit, is $43. A Field Museum staffer holds Thanos, a 1-year-old American alligator.

1984: The Chicago Bulls chose two-time college player of the year Michael Jordan with the third pick in the NBA draft. “The Bulls’ No. 1 choice will need a few laughs to ease the shock of moving from ...

This summer in Chicago, the Field Museum is turning up the heat – and the chills – with its new exhibit, featuring a rare specimen not seen anywhere else in U.S. The “Reptiles Alive” exhibit opens ...