The environmental nonprofit group Urban Rivers spotted the female beaver along the South Branch of the Chicago River. The ...

Two dogs suffered shocks this weekend while walking over a manhole in River North. Police said at 11:45 a.m. Saturday, the ...

Chicago will once again go all out for St. Patrick's Day this year with one of the city's most iconic traditions: The 2025 Chicago River Dyeing.

The Windy City has a new viral sensation and the Urban Rivers organization is seeking the public's help to name Chicago's fat beaver that has everyone ...

Sammie Clark, beaver researcher with Urban Rivers joined WGN’s Evening News at 6 p.m. Tuesday to discuss the contest.

It is very cold, I don’t need to tell you, but sitting with a young filmmaker named Taylor Evans Ghosal a couple of days ago, the conversation was about city parks, a river and a giant turtle who ...

In recent years, the Chicago River itself has undergone a renaissance, from a lifeless industrial waterway into a vibrant public asset, the head of the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District writes.

From a casual pizza joint to a Michelin-starred fine dining spot, saying “I do” is as popular as ever at Chicago restaurants.

In the spirit of Chicago ingenuity, these two product managers explain the tools and techniques they use to build great ...

A large beaver is turning heads on the Chicago River, but she needs a name. Urban Rivers Volunteer Coordinator Stephen Meyer ...

Chicago typically goes all out for St. Patrick’s Day, and 2025 will likely be no exception. From the iconic river dyeing to a ...