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Is Chicago Seeing More Foxes Than Usual? Not Quite, But Recent Sightings Spark Curiosity And Delight

Several foxes have been spotted throughout the city, leaving Chicagoans curious about where they came from and why they're showing up. Experts say you should "observe, not disturb" if you spot the creatures.

Downtown

Captured! Coyote Suspected In Attack On Young Boy Nabbed

The agency is waiting on a DNA test to confirm the injured coyote is the one that bit a boy's head, an alderman said.

Lincoln Park, Old Town

Chicago’s Week Of Coyote Trouble Continues As High School Put On Lockdown And Boy Recovers From ‘Concerning’ Attack

Coyotes have lived in Chicago for generations, said one city official, so it's not unusual to spot them. "The odd circumstance is there was actually an attack," she said.

Lincoln Park, Old Town

Separate Coyote Attacks Wound Boy, 5, And Man Just Hours Apart, But Experts Say Bites Are Rare

"I haven’t seen any [cases] where people are involved," Fire Dept. spokesman Larry Langford said. "I think they are getting more bold."

Lincoln Park, Old Town

Coyote Rescued From Monroe Harbor, Others Spotted On Near North Side

Here's how you can stay safe if you spot a coyote in your neighborhood.

Lincoln Park, Old Town