Chicago Park District Hosting Contest to Name First Hatched Eaglet in the City in More than a Century

‘The year bald eagles decided to make history’: 3 eaglets spotted in Chicago for first time in a century

Chicago — particularly the Calumet region — provides ideal habitat for bald eagles because of its extensive waterways.

Meet the first bald eagle born in Chicago in over 100 years

The eaglet hatched April 28 at a restored natural area on the city's Southeast Side, and Chicago residents are being invited to help choose what to name it.

Chicago Park District hosting contest to name first hatched eaglet in the city in more than a century

Submissions are due by May 15.

Eaglet hatches in Chicago for the first time in more than 100 years

For the first time in more than a century, an eaglet has hatched within Chicago's city limits.The baby bird hatched at a nest at Park 597, also known as SEPA Station #1, near the Calumet River on the border of Hegewisch and South Deering, according to the Chicago Park District.While several of the birds have attempted to nest and hatch in the city, April 28 was the first time an eaglet reared its head, according to the park district. Officials a…

Baby Eaglets Are First Born In Chicago In More Than A Century, Park Officials Say

Eaglets were observed in a Chicago cemetery and at a Southeast Side park this spring, marking a historic milestone.

Baby bald eagle is born in Chicago for first time in more than a century

A century-first was marked in Chicago in late April when a bald eagle baby was born within city limits, Chicago Park District announced. The eaglet hatched in a nest on April 28 in Chicago’s Park 597, located at 2690 East 126th Place, according to the Chicago Park District. Though there have been records of eagles nesting and attempts at chick rearing in Chicago, none have been successful until the birth of this eaglet in April, officials said. …