Maple Grove hosts Tails & Ales, a family-friendly event with pet vendors, live music, and K9 demos at Central Park on May 17, also featuring adoptable pets.

A lawsuit challenges the proposed move of elephants Billy and Tina from the L.A. Zoo to the Tulsa Zoo, with activists and Cher advocating for their relocation to a sanctuary instead.

A record-breaking 3,000 volunteers participated in the annual Chicago River Cleanup, clearing trash and invasive plants from over 150 miles of riverbanks, marking a historic turnout for the event.