Avian influenza spreads in birds, cows and other animals, and it can sometimes spread to people. In the United States, there ...

Paul Vriend's photo of a beaver swimming at Jackson Park leads the notes package from around Chicago outdoors and beyond.

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From sweet and sentimental to playful and funny, there are so many ways to spread the love when you use these Valentine’s Day Instagram captions. What a beautiful day to love love … and flowers … and ...

There’s been a lot of hesitancy, uncertainty — even outright fear — among many in the Chicago performing arts community, after the National Endowment for the Arts announced it’s doing away with ...

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Chicago is a city full of exciting athletic activities. Whether you love sports, fitness, or outdoor adventures, there is ...

It should be included as part of Trump’s “America First” pledge made during the runup to last fall’s presidential election.

She edits stories with a focus on outdoor and adventure travel, as well as Canada, Northern Europe, and the Southeastern U.S. If you've checked a few of America's favorite national parks off your ...