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Dr. Lily Parkinson, a clinical veterinarian at Brookfield Zoo Chicago, is working to build a long-term frozen red blood cell bank for zoo animals.

A revolution in zoo care? Brookfield veterinarian working to build red blood cell bank for zoo, aquarium animals

A veterinarian at Brookfield Zoo Chicago is researching the viability of a long-term frozen red blood cell bank for zoo and aquarium animals. The zoo has called it a “revolutionary project.”

Children test out the kid-sized indoor electric karts during opening day at the new Andretti Indoor Karting & Games in Schaumburg.

Andretti Indoor Karting & Games opens in Schaumburg to great fanfare

Tuesday’s debut of Andretti Indoor Karting & Games in Schaumburg was hardly the soft opening some businesses try, but rather a true test of its full capacity.

Cleaning out gutters and downspouts help prevent moisture damage to your home exterior and foundation.

8 areas of your home where you shouldn’t skimp on maintenance

Homeownership comes with plenty of surprises. While skipping small chores may not hurt, ignoring key home maintenance tasks can lead to costly repairs. Home experts share the essential upkeep every homeowner should know.

Nettle butterflies sit atop cheese and artichoke leaves at Copenhagen’s Alchemist, where chef Rasmus Munk whisks guests on an “immersive dining experience” combining performance, music and, of course, food.

Is gastronomy art? Some Denmark chefs says yes and are seeking official recognition

Once known for bacon, herring, and rye bread, Denmark’s cuisine has been in ascendancy since 2003 when René Redzepi’s Noma first burst onto the scene, preaching a “New Nordic” philosophy that celebrated foraging, fermenting and Scandinavia’s seasonal larder. Emboldened by the success of the New Nordic movement, Denmark's Michelin-starred restaurants are now asking a new question: Can gastronomy be art?

Wildlife photographer Steve Jessmore mingles with the crowd at the Feb. 27 opening gala of “Through the Eyes of the Piping Plovers: The Flora, Fauna and Communities of the Lake Plain” at the College of Lake County in Grayslake.

Plovers take center stage in College of Lake County exhibit

Local artists and nature lovers help tell the story of the Lake County landscape and the wildlife that depends on it in a new College of Lake County exhibit showcasing photography and artwork on piping plovers.

Eric Kinkel is Hersey High School graduate and has been a professional singer for decades. He suffered a brain trauma that reduced his ability to speak and sing.

A plea for help: Wauconda musician who lost his voice to a brain injury seeks answers through documentary

Wauconda singer-songwriter Eric Kinkel and his supporters have created a documentary film he hopes will lead to the return of his voice due to brain trauma.

Gas price are over $4.19 at a BP station Monday near Route 59 and the I-90 interchange in Hoffman Estates.

‘It’s horrible’: Consumers rocked by gasoline spike as Iran war broadens

Gas prices in the Chicago region surged 50 cents in one week to $3.69 per gallon following U.S. and Israeli attacks on Iran that began February 28. The conflict has disrupted oil tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, which handles 20% of the world's oil supply.