Bear, the Chicago Police K-9 dog who went missing a few months back, has gone missing again. When Bear got loose in May, he had been scared by a thunderstorm. This time around, it may have been caused by Friday night storms or it might just be an old-fashioned break-out. He went missing from his home sometime after midnight early Saturday morning. [Chicago Breaking News] more ›

Details on the return of Bear, a Chicago Police K9 who was found Sunday morning after close to four days of searching, were shared at a press conference yesterday afternoon. Howard Overton spotted the 2 1/2 years old German shepherd "near a cemetery on the border between Evergreen Park and Chicago," according to Chicago Breaking News. Realizing the tan and black K9 looked like "the dog on the news," Overton got the attention of a nearby police car. more ›

Bear, the 74-pound German Shepherd police dog, was found Sunday morning thanks to a citizen tipoff. The CPD K9 ran away Wednesday evening after hearing clap of thunder during a potty and feeding break in his handler’s backyard. A press conference was held at noon today, we’ll keep you updated on the details of Bear’s return. more ›

While the Chicagoist intern isn't startled by storms, we know that's not true for all dogs, including some police dogs. This morning, the Chicago Police Department reported that one of its K9s, BEAR, went missing last night. According to an email sent out by the CPD, the dog's handler took it outside for a potty break when a crack of thunder - and we had plenty of that last night - scared the dog who scaled a five-foot fence and took off. The 74 lb black and tan shepherd was last seen near the 3800 block of West 109th Street. more ›

We're leading off today's awesome round-up by reminding everyone that, as Roosevelt "Rosey" Grier says, it's alright to cry. People seem very stressed out today — Holiday stuff? Lack of daylight? Weird diet? — but don't keep it bottled up. Let it out, and recover with some things that should cheer you up and quick: more ›