Researchers think they have debunked the origin of Chicago’s so-called “rat hole,” one of the Windy City’s weirdest local landmarks.

Skunks can be a nuisance, and they may take up residence under your house or in your yard. Here’s how to get rid of skunks in ...

Scientists, not content to let a not-so-living legend lie, have determined that the viral Chicago "rat hole" was probably ...

CHICAGO (WLS) -- The mystery of that infamous Chicago Rat Hole on the sidewalk may be solved! There was actually research ...

CHICAGO -- The mystery of that infamous "Chicago Rat Hole" on the sidewalk may be solved! There was actually research done ...

Fall is the time to plant your flowering bulbs for the spring. Here's how to keep the squirrels away and prevent deer from ...

I remember singing, "Grey squirrel, grey squirrel, shake your bushy tail. Wrinkle up your little nose, hold a nut between your toes," as a child with joy. Homeownership put an end to that as grey ...

We just finished another successful summer at the field stations, where students worked hard on projects mentored by our ...

From snails to skunks, squirrels to cicadas, most of our neighbors are quiet and seldom interact with us, but they play ...

Did you know that your precious flowering bulbs are in high demand from squirrels—but not for the beauty of their spring blooms? Spring-flowering bulbs like tulips, lilies and crocus planted in the ...

Squirrels are cute—but they're also destructive in your yard. Among the many things they'll destroy are your precious spring bulbs. Here's how to stop them digging up your tulips and crocuses.

(The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.) Steven Sullivan, Miami University (THE CONVERSATION) Your neighborhood is home to all ...