Shedd Aquarium offers free days for Illinois residents on Monday and Tuesday of this week and next
The aquarium also is extending its hours from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. on those days.
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Art on theMART returns with 2022 programing
A large crowd and projections on the river-façade mean one thing. "Art on theMART" is back.
Penguins 'Autograph' Shedd Aquarium's New Book
Penguin pride is running at full speed at the Shedd Aquarium.
Bank of America cardholders can enjoy free admission to 8 Chicagoland museums
This weekend, Bank of America cardholders can visit eight of the city's museums and cultural institutions as part of their 'Museums on Us' program.
Shedd Aquarium's Northern Sea Otter Yaku Dies
One of the Shedd Aquarium's most beloved animals has died according to a Facebook post.
Shedd Aquarium's Penguin Celebrities Showcased In New Children's Book
A new penguin-focused children's book showcasing two of Shedd Aquarium's favorite residents will soon be available for purchase.
Shedd Aquarium To Undergo $500 Million Renovation Before 100th Year Celebration
The Shedd Aquarium has its eyes set on the future. a $500 million dollar renovation is planned as the world's third-largest aquarium in the world heads towards celebrating its 100th birthday in 2030.
Shedd Aquarium Offering Free Entrance For Illinois Residents Through Monday
Illinois residents can visit the Shedd Aquarium for free through Monday.
Shedd Aquarium Announces Free Days For Illinois Residents In January And February
The Shedd Aquarium announced a list of free days for January and February. Illinois residents with a valid ID can receive free general admission with advance ticket reservations.
24 State-Endangered Blanding's Turtles Have New Home At Protected Forest Preserve Site After Being Released By Shedd Aquarium
The Shedd Aquarium recently released 24 state-endangered Blanding's turtles onto a protected site in the DuPage County Forest Preserve system.
Lincoln Park Zoo, Shedd Aquarium Require Staff, Volunteers Be Vaccinated
"We vehemently believe in following the science. It is our responsibility not only to provide a safe space for one another, but the guests we welcome to the zoo each day and the animals in our care."
Baby Magellanic Penguins At Shedd Aquarium Take First Swim
After careful consideration and testing the waters, a nervous baby penguin at the Shedd Aquarium reached a milestone in his life Thursday.
Shedd Free Days Every Thursday During The Month Of August
The Shedd is extending its hours on those days from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Video Shows Otters At Shedd Aquarium Staying Cool This Summer With Ice Cubes
Otters at the Shedd Aquarium are staying cool as temperatures heat up.
Five Chicago Museums To Stay Open Late On Friday To Celebrate State's Full Reopening
On Friday, museums and all other businesses statewide will see capacity limits lifted entirely as the state fully reopens for the first time since restrictions first went into place in March 2020.
Shedd Aquarium To Offer Array Of Visitor Experiences As Chicago Reopens In Phase 5
As Chicago moves into Phase 5 in its COVID-19 reopening, the Shedd Aquarium will likewise fully reopen with more opportunities for visitors to come face-to-face with aquatic animals.
Magellanic And Rockhopper Penguins Begin Nesting Season At Chicago's Shedd Aquarium
The Shedd Aquarium said last year, four Magellanic chicks – Porter, Popi, Dee, and Sir Elio – joined the colony, after the season.
Shedd Aquarium Asks Restaurants To Help Keep Plastic Out Of Great Lakes
The Shedd Aquarium is enlisting the help of restaurants to keep plastic out of the Great Lakes.
Fourth Graders Across City Select 'Harmony' As Name For Shedd Aquarium's Newest Dolphin
The Shedd Aquarium's newest dolphin finally has a name, and it's something everyone could use a little more of this year.
Free Days At Chicago's Shedd Aquarium Next Week
Adults getting tickets must provide proof of residency. Free admission won't be given to people who don't have a reservation.
Shedd Aquarium, Field Museum Reopening After Closing For Months Due To COVID-19 Restrictions
Starting next Wednesday, the Shedd will reopen to the public after closing for 70 days due to COVID-19 restrictions.
Shedd Aquarium Animals Chow Down On Seafood For Thanksgiving
Forget the turkey. The sea otters at the Shedd Aquarium munched and crunched on clams, pollock, and crabs for Thanksgiving.
Shedd Aquarium Voluntarily Closing Until January Amid COVID-19 Surges
Chicago's Shedd Aquarium is voluntarily closing for the rest of the year amid COVID-19 surges.
COVID-19 In Chicago: Stay-At-Home Advisory Begins On Monday -- What It Will Mean For City's Top Attractions
A stay-at-home advisory from Mayor Lori Lightfoot is set to start on Monday.
Family Seeks Help In Finding Missing Riverdale Woman Davane Gross
Family members were desperate Sunday to find a Riverdale woman who vanished in Chicago more than a week ago.
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Southwest Side neighbors on edge after car enthusiast takeover turns violent
Residents of the Marquette Park area also fear another takeover could get out of hand again.
Exonerated man elated after his and other convictions linked to disgraced CPD detective are tossed
With more victims still behind bars, some are calling for retired Detective Reynaldo Guevara to face the same jail time they themselves have.
Official in charge of overseeing Chicago Police reforms fired a day after critical email to Supt. David Brown
For almost two years, Robert Boik has been in charge of making sure the Chicago Police Department complied with a 2019 consent decree.
Chicago First Alert Weather: Sunny days ahead
According to CBS 2 Chief Meteorologist Albert Ramon, high pressure over the area will make for a sunny and dry Wednesday.
Man takes 8-month-old baby, hits 17-year-old girl during home invasion in Irving Park
Police said this is incident is "domestic related."
Man stabbed on CTA Red Line platform at Fullerton Avenue
The man was taken to Illinois Masonic Hospital in serious condition.
Cubs score four in 7th, but blow lead and lose to Nats
The Washington Nationals regrouped after blowing a three-run lead, beating the Cubs Tuesday night.
Tim Michels wins Wisconsin GOP governor primary, will face Gov. Tony Evers
Tim Michels, a wealthy businessman endorsed by former President Donald Trump, won the Republican primary for Wisconsin governor on Tuesday and will face Democratic Gov. Tony Evers.
Foster kids enjoy an afternoon of Lake Michigan boating thanks to special partnership
The students and their chaperones took part in new maritime experiences, while also learning important lessons about teamwork.
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Southwest Side neighbors on edge after car enthusiast takeover turns violent
Residents of the Marquette Park area also fear another takeover could get out of hand again.
Exonerated man elated after his and other convictions linked to disgraced CPD detective are tossed
With more victims still behind bars, some are calling for retired Detective Reynaldo Guevara to face the same jail time they themselves have.
Official in charge of overseeing Chicago Police reforms fired a day after critical email to Supt. David Brown
For almost two years, Robert Boik has been in charge of making sure the Chicago Police Department complied with a 2019 consent decree.
Chicago First Alert Weather: Sunny days ahead
According to CBS 2 Chief Meteorologist Albert Ramon, high pressure over the area will make for a sunny and dry Wednesday.
Man takes 8-month-old baby, hits 17-year-old girl during home invasion in Irving Park
Police said this is incident is "domestic related."
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Offer to buy timeshare for over $1 million turns out to be elaborate scam
The timeshare owner says the business sent him elaborate emails and documentation, but the requests for money went on and on – until he was out more than $300,000.
$33.5 million verdict ordered against Village of Dolton in deadly 2016 crash involving police
Attorneys say it all started with a driver rolling through a stop sign.
New motion in R. Kelly case claims deceptive practices by former lead prosecutor
With the Chicago federal trial for R. Kelly and two of his associates set to begin in less than two weeks, attorneys for one of the defendants – Derrell McDavid – filed a bizarre motion in court Wednesday.
Englewood building residents go for 12 days without water service
That length of time made for a rough situation for people living in the building, and raised questions about why it took so long.
How did a driver end up going the wrong way on I-90, causing crash that killed six?
The Illinois Secretary of State's office said the women, Jennifer Fernandez of Carpentersville, had a valid driver's license and no offenses on her record.
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Tim Michels wins Wisconsin GOP governor primary, will face Gov. Tony Evers
Tim Michels, a wealthy businessman endorsed by former President Donald Trump, won the Republican primary for Wisconsin governor on Tuesday and will face Democratic Gov. Tony Evers.
Democrat Barnes set to challenge GOP Wisconsin Sen. Johnson
Wisconsin Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes won the Democratic Senate primary on Tuesday and will face two-term Republican Sen. Ron Johnson in what is expected to be one of the country's most competitive races as the parties battle for control of the U.S. Senate.
Neighbors push back against proposal for gun shop, shooting range in Long Grove
The Long Grove village manager said he has received hundreds of emails about the proposal for a Range USA shop
Offer to buy timeshare for over $1 million turns out to be elaborate scam
The timeshare owner says the business sent him elaborate emails and documentation, but the requests for money went on and on – until he was out more than $300,000.
Trump says Mar-a-Lago was "raided" by FBI
Two sources confirmed to CBS News that the search warrant was connected to White House records.
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Illinois AG warns of scam using phony websites to target banking customers
The scammers make the websites look real as they trick customers to enter their information to create a bank account.
Are we in a recession? An expert says yes, but there's a sliver of good news about falling prices
The GDP a measure of total spending on goods and services across the economy, fell at an annual rate of 0.9 percent, the Commerce Department said Thursday.
Inflation is at 40-year high, and one expert says cost of living is even worse than numbers say
The Consumer Price Index reports the price of gas skyrocketed nearly 60 percent over the last year – and it's of course far from the only commodity affected.
Flight delays and cancellations are expected to be a disaster this holiday weekend
Buckle up for a weekend of travel chaos – starting Thursday, mass delays and cancellations are expected just to get worse heading into the holiday weekend.
After losing rental income, Chicago man gets stuck with long wait from state assistance program
Rental income was part of a Chicago man's retirement plan, but that hit a snag when his renters lost their jobs during the pandemic.
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Chicago expecting 20,000 more monkeypox doses in coming weeks.
Chicago's top health official says the rush is on to get more monkeypox vaccine doses to those who need them, as infections continue to rise.
Chicago launches public health plan for monkeypox
The United States now counts more infections from the virus than any other country in the world. Since May, cases have grown from zero to 6,617.
U.S. declares monkeypox outbreak a public health emergency
The declaration could help the federal government respond as the number of cases grows and demand for the vaccine far exceeds supply around the country.
Are "Novids" special or just lucky at avoiding COVID-19?
It's estimated that more than 70% of Americans have had COVID, but we all know someone who says they've never had it.
Northalsted Market Days organizers focus on safety amid monkeypox outbreak
Market Days will be held this Saturday and Sunday along Halsted Street from Addison Street south to Belmont Avenue.
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Neighbors push back against proposal for gun shop, shooting range in Long Grove
The Long Grove village manager said he has received hundreds of emails about the proposal for a Range USA shop
Groupon lays off 500 employees
The departments affected include technology and sales.
Camp Aramoni brings boutique camping experience to site less than two hours away from Chicago
In the town of Tonica – less than two hours away from Chicago and right next to Starved Rock State Park – a hidden treasure sits on 96 acres of preserved land.
New 'first class' theatre at Wheeling Town Center hopes to draw back in-person crowds
Operators of the new theatre hope enhancing the experience will draw back crowds not since since before the pandemic.
Meet Kyriakos 'Carl' Damianides, proudly at the helm of the Sky-Ride Tap downtown for 50 years
Imagine working at a place 50 years and hoping for 50 more – all because of the people.
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Cubs score four in 7th, but blow lead and lose to Nats
The Washington Nationals regrouped after blowing a three-run lead, beating the Cubs Tuesday night.
Minus All-Star Tim Anderson, White Sox split twinbill with KC
Lenyn Sosa hit his first major league home run and Yoan Moncada also connected as the Chicago White Sox, minus injured All-Star shortstop Tim Anderson, beat the Kansas City Royals Tuesday night to split a doubleheader.
Sky still in gear for No. 1 seed in WNBA playoffs after loss to Seattle Storm
Breanna Stewart had 25 points and nine rebounds, Gabby Williams added 21 points and seven assists, and the Seattle Storm set a WNBA record with 37 assists in a victory over the Chicago Sky on Tuesday night.
Bears LB Roquan Smith requests trade, says "new front office regime doesn't value me"
"I've been trying to get something done that's fair since April, but their focus has been on trying to take advantage of me," Smith said of the Bears' front office.
White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson out 4-6 weeks with torn ligament in his hand
Surgery is a possibility after Anderson suffered a torn ligament in his hand, reports Russell Dorsey of Bally Sports and Stadium.
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Olivia Newton-John, beloved singer and actress, dies at 73
Her husband John Easterling announced her passing on her Facebook page.
Elton John stops to see preview of Broadway In Chicago's 'The Devil Wears Prada'
A preview performance of Broadway in Chicago's new show "The Devil Wears Prada" had a very special guest in attendance this week.
Ambulance transports, arrests at Lollapalooza down this year compared with last
The Office of Emergency Management and Communications said 68 people were transported by ambulance from Lollapalooza this year, compared with 102 last year.
Lightfoot announces 10-year deal extension to host Lollapalooza in Chicago
Lightfoot's office said the deal comes with an "estimated future financial impact of nearly $4 billion for the Chicago economy."
Mary Alice, Emmy and Tony winning actress, dead at 85
She won a Tony Award for her starring role in "Fences" on Broadway, and an Emmy Award for her supporting role in the TV series "I'll Fly Away."
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Man stabbed on CTA Red Line platform at Fullerton Avenue
Police said the 37-year-old victim got into an argument with a woman while riding the train southbound. After they both got off the train, the woman stabbed the man twice in the neck with a sharp object.
Foster kids enjoy an afternoon of Lake Michigan boating thanks to special partnership
The students and their chaperones took part in new maritime experiences, while also learning important lessons about teamwork.
Chicago First Alert Weather: Sunny and dry Wednesday
CBS 2 Chief Meteorologist Albert Ramon has your 10 p.m. First Alert Weather forecast for Tuesday, Aug. 9, 2022.
Video shows Southwest Side car enthusiast takeover getting violent
Residents fear another takeover could get out of hand again. CBS 2's Marybel González reports.
Official in charge of overseeing Chicago Police reforms fired
For almost two years, Robert Boik has been in charge of making sure the Chicago Police Department complied with a 2019 consent decree. CBS 2 Political Investigator Dana Kozlov reports on his sudden dismissal.
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