The Seal of Biliteracy is a state-supported recognition of scholars that have learned languages for college and career readiness. To prove proficiency in two or more languages, students must get a ...

The 11-year-old seal named "Georgie" gave birth on Feb. 17 to a nearly 35-pound male pup at the Brookfield Zoo. He's gained 15 pounds in his first week on his mother's extremely rich milk, and has ...

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SPRINGFIELD, Illinois — Illinois lawmakers are debating legislation that could seal the criminal records of up to 3 million residents who have served their sentences for non-violent offenses ...

Brookfield, Ill. — A blind seal at a zoo in Brookfield, Illinois, gave birth to her first pup earlier this month. The male pup was 35 pounds when he was born, WBBM reported. 11-year-old mother ...

Brookfield, Ill. — A blind seal at a zoo in Brookfield, Illinois, gave birth to her first pup earlier this month. The male pup was 35 pounds when he was born, WBBM reported. 11-year-old mother ...

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A grey seal found stranded and blind more than a decade ago on an island in Maine has given birth at a Chicago-area zoo and is now "a very attentive mother" to her newborn, zoo officials said Friday.

The 11-year-old seal named “Georgie” gave birth on Feb. 17 to a nearly 35-pound (15.9-kilogram) male pup at the Brookfield Zoo.