Passengers aboard the Carnival Legend witnessed the dramatic scene unfold during the ship's first night at sea.
Aurora police shared video of an officer rescuing a dog during a house fire.
A private, nonprofit animal rescue organization in the western suburbs is advocating for animals in need of new homes.
The fire department rescued two dogs from ice shelves in the north suburbs over the weekend.
Charlie, a 2-year-old Bernese Mountain Dog, was taken to a veterinary hospital with a broken femur.
A 20-month-old dog is now at home safe after being stuck for nearly a day on a frozen lake in New Jersey.