The Carnegie Museum of Natural History in Pittsburgh, home to the Tyrannosaurus rex holotype and a famous Diplodocus, will ...

Kellogg Fairbank III, who became the Chicago Maritime Museum’s executive director after a career in business, has died.

The story of the man-eating lions is fairly well-known, but one Field Museum expert went the extra mile to confirm a specific part of the story.

Scientists have discovered a fungus that turns spiders into “zombies,” luring the arachnids out of their lairs before killing ...

Gov. JB Pritzker has announced the 2025 recipients of Order of Lincoln honors, including speed skater Bonnie Blair.

Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker has announced that six state residents will receive the Order of Lincoln for professional achievement and public service.

A Belvidere native is one of six Illinoisans who will receive the state’s highest honor for professional achievement and ...

CHICAGO (CBS) -- When the Lions of Tsavo first arrived at the Field Museum of Natural History 100 years ago, they had been made into rugs. But taxidermists transformed them into the lifelike ...

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

You've heard of lions and tigers and bears, but what about bugs and bones and snakes? CBS News Chicago's Marie Saavedra was very brave, taking a tour of the collections visitors don't normally see at ...

First Thursday Art Walk, March 6 | 5-8 pm | Free to the public: Mark your calendars for the March First Thursday Art Walk! The Customs House Museum offers free admission during the First Thursday Art ...

But while talking about snakes in general with Field Museum scientists would surely be fascinating unto itself, in this case, the subject is a huge discovery about king cobras. Th ...