Illinois Animals

You may have never, ever thought about this one, and that's okay. But, now that it's been asked, you just realized that you have never seen a baby pigeon in Illinois ever. Here's why.

I see people in this state doing it every single day. I think it's dangerous and a very bad idea, but is it something that can get you ticketed and fined in Illinois?

My daughter Molly, a true dog-lover if ever there were one, recently told me that her ideal home would have lots and lots and lots of dogs running around. When I asked what lots and lots and lots meant, she replied "whatever the legal limit is." Since I had no idea about legal limits on dogs, I decided to check into it.

When you have loud, uninvited guests that are only interested in mating, sucking the juice out of trees and plants, and literally peeing on almost every square inch of our entire state, you might be interested in just how loud they get and when, along with just how long they'll be hanging around after they pop out of the ground.

Explore the vital role of mother deer in safeguarding their scentless fawns and what you should do if you see an abandoned fawn in Illinois.

Learn about the horsehair worm, a fascinating parasitic creature often mistaken for hair in bodies of water throughout Illinois.

Unleash fun at The BAR, a unique Chicago spot featuring a full-service bar and indoor dog park for furry friends to play.

Illinois gets many visitors in nature during the springtime. However, some are definitely more pleasant than others. This may just be the most annoying of them all.

It's skunk mating season in Illinois, so here are some easy tips for keeping skunks out of your yard.

Oh Rats! This is not great news for one Illinois city and a list I don't think any city wants to be on.