Shedd Aquarium reopens after winter storm
The Shedd Aquarium is set to reopen Monday, after closing for several days due to the winter storm.
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The Shedd Aquarium is set to reopen Monday, after closing for several days due to the winter storm.
"She was a very independent whale, extremely playful and was an attentive mom to her calves," said Peggy Sloan, Chief Animal Operations Officer for Shedd.
Mauyak, a 41-year-old beluga whale at the Shedd Aquarium, died over the weekend.
The nine-month old females were found separately off the coast of California without any family.
The cuties had been going by "926" and "929." The aquarium let the public vote on the names. The nine-month old females were found separately off the coast of California without any family.
The cuties had been going by "926" and "929."
Two 9-month-old female otters recently arrived at the Shedd.
Customers will have free access to eight museums across the city Sunday as part of its Museums on Us program.
It's your last chance to check out the adults-only event that turns the aquarium into a house party.
The hope is that by seeing these creatures eye-to-eye fosters compassion and inspires people to learn more about sea life conservation.
Adults get the chance to view the exhibits while enjoying food, drinks and music.
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All week we've been telling you about the free admission at the Shedd Aquarium this month, but tonight is the start of an event just for adults.
Starting Tuesday Illinois residents can visit the Shedd Aquarium for free.
The Shedd Aquarium is helping kick start the fall season by offering free admission days to Illinois residents.
The aquarium also is extending its hours from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. on those days.
A large crowd and projections on the river-façade mean one thing. "Art on theMART" is back.
Penguin pride is running at full speed at the Shedd Aquarium.
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.
One of the Shedd Aquarium's most beloved animals has died according to a Facebook post.
A new penguin-focused children's book showcasing two of Shedd Aquarium's favorite residents will soon be available for purchase.
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.
Illinois residents can visit the Shedd Aquarium for free through Monday.
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.
The Shedd Aquarium recently released 24 state-endangered Blanding's turtles onto a protected site in the DuPage County Forest Preserve system.
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Two suburban women are facing Mother's Day without their mom, a Polish immigrant who has been in ICE custody since last August even though she has a valid visa and permanent resident card.
A visitation will be held on Thursday for fallen Chicago police officer John Bartholomew, who was fatally shot at Swedish Hospital.
During National Nurses Week, an Oak Forest woman is thanking the doctors and nurses who helped save both her life and her newborn baby's in January.
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