Two dogs electrocuted while walking in Chicago's River North

Two dogs were electrocuted while walking in Chicago's River North neighborhood over the weekend, with incidents reported within two hours on Saturday. The first dog suffered a shock at around 11:45 a.m. after stepping on an electrified manhole cover; it was taken to a veterinarian and is in good condition. A second dog experienced a similar shock shortly after at 1:35 p.m., but details on its condition remain unclear. Both incidents occurred in the 600 block of North Dearborn Street, prompting responses from ComEd and the Chicago Department of Electricity, which deemed the area safe afterward. Local residents have raised concerns, with some posting warnings about the electrical hazards in the area. Investigations by Area Three detectives are ongoing to determine the cause of the incidents.