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A pod of stranded dolphins in Bolivia were rescued, in part, by veterinarians from Chicago's Shedd Aquarium who recently traveled to South America to help with a dolphin-rescue mission.
The Shedd Aquarium is letting guests feed, touch, train and play with sea otters as part of its "Extraordinary Experiences" program.
Illinois residents looking for something to do in January and February can find a number of free days at Shedd Aquarium.
From belugas whales, to tarantulas and falcons, Chicago's Shedd Aquarium is getting in the holiday spirit. This year, the exhibits feature holiday-themed toys and treats.
Hatched on Mother's Day weekend, Nia gets her name from Patagonia, the region in South America from where the species hails.
To commemorate Sea Otter Awareness Week, workers at the aquarium are putting together "a special enrichment session" for its sea otters.
The Shedd Aquarium announced a baby beluga is on the way. The mother, Mauyak, will be carrying the calf for 14 to 16 months.
2018 will likely go down as the year that many Americans rethought their use of plastic drinking straws and became more aware of the negative impact one-use plastics have on the world's oceans.
The Shedd Aquarium is welcoming a new Magellanic penguin chick.
It wasn't the food. County health officials say there appears to be no connection between food served at Chicago's Shedd Aquarium and flu-like symptoms suffered by more than 100 students from Andrew High School.
More than 90 students from Victor J. Andrew High School in Tinley Park are reported to have flu-like symptoms after attending their prom dance at the Shedd Aquarium on Friday.
Four Rockhopper penguins at Shedd Aquarium turn 30 this month, a milestone event for the aquarium.
The Buffalo Bills that have kicked out Monterrey Security after state regulators rejected the company's license application. It comes just weeks after Monterrey was fired by the Minnesota Vikings' brand new stadium.
Mammal experts from the Shedd Aquarium are now helping take care of a four-week-old beluga whale found stranded in Alaska.
The man was walking on the Lakefront Trail near the Shedd Aquarium shortly after midnight, when several men and a woman attacked him.
The Shedd Aquarium is opening Saturday a new exhibit featuring artwork intended to be thought provoking.
Shedd Aquarium volunteers and CPS and surrounding area students helped clean up the area around 12th Street Beach on Wednesday to take part in Great Lakes Action Day.
A local marine mammal expert said this is an alarming reminder not to get too close to wild animals.
The Shedd Aquarium is celebrating Earth Day this year by challenging the Chicagoland community to commit to a conservation action that will protect our planet's waterways and the animals that live in them.
From penguins to otters and all the animals in between, the Shedd Aquarium is welcoming Chicago's two favorite baseball teams on both the North and South Side by sporting team colors, enjoying enrichment treats and showing off their skills.
The penguins at the Shedd Aquarium are beginning to prepare for mating season by building nests.
The Shedd Aquarium's five sea otters celebrated this week with a snow day following Chicago's mid-March Lake Effect Snow.
Several trainers at the Shedd Aquarium won't be lonely on Valentine's Day as they spoil their animal partners.
The Teen Learning Lab -- a program for about 400 teenagers in the Chicago area -- has "upcycled" T-shirts into dog toys. WBBM's Steve Miller explains.
Chicago Public Schools students get a treat ahead of the first day of school. Some of the city's museums and cultural institutions are offering free admission.
The man accused of shooting and killing Loyola University student Sheridan Gorman is expected to face a judge on Friday.
After nearly a year, the Street Bridge over the Chicago River reopened early Friday morning.
A 17-year-old was shot and killed on Chicago's Northwest Side.
A large crowd gathered Thursday night at a memorial service for Dan Davis, the Mount Greenwood man whose disappearance last fall went viral around the globe.
David Mirkovic had 14 points and 10 rebounds, and third-seeded Illinois flexed its defensive muscles to eliminate last year's national runner-up from the NCAA Tournament, beating Houston 65-55 in the South Region semifinals.
The Treasury Department plans to add President Trump's signature to new U.S. paper currency, a first for a sitting president.
An amendment that would require voters to show photo identification to cast a ballot failed to advance in the Senate on Thursday.
A bill making its way through the Illinois General Assembly would stop immigration detention centers in certain areas.
The Senate agreed early Friday to fund most of the Department of Homeland Security in an effort to end a standoff in Congress that led to massive lines at many airports.
A week after Mayor Brandon Johnson fired two of his top community safety leaders, another senior staffer is leaving his administration.
Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias this weekend issued a warning about a surge in text messages that falsely claim to come from his office or the DMV within it.
Tenants at a South Loop luxury high-rise that has been plagued with problems like broken elevators are vowing to fight five-day eviction notices.
It's become an annual March Madness tradition at CBS Chicago, pitting our city's best eateries in direct competition in a foodie bracket challenge. We did pizza, we've done Italian beef, we've done Chicago dogs. This year, we're taking flight with wings.
For Cook County residents hoping to lower their property tax bills, applications are open for exemptions.
Officials in the north Chicago suburb of Wilmette issued a warning Tuesday about scammers who are impersonating representatives of village departments.
Ending domestic violence is the goal of groups and advocates all over the world, and some experts in Chicago say it is time to become less reactive and more proactive when it comes to the people causing harm.
A new Iowa law bans local nondiscrimination protections on the basis of gender identity after the state became the first in the U.S. to roll back its civil rights code last year.
Food containing norovirus may smell and taste normal but still cause serious illness if consumed, FDA warns.
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker on Monday announced a $1.5 billion investment from biotherapeutics company CSL for a new plasma therapy manufacturing plant in Kanakee.
When a doctor was told there was no cure for his daughter's condition, he was motivated to transform not only her health, but the lives of thousands of others.
The owners of the popular Uncommon Ground restaurant, live music venue, and brewery in Chicago's Wrigleyville community announced this week that they're looking for a successor to take over the business.
Chicago consistently ranks in the top three cities in Fortune 500 company headquarters, and now a competition has been launched to build on Chicago's power in business.
The flagship Ann Sather restaurant on Belmont Avenue in Chicago's Lakeview community will be moving later this year, a restaurant representative said Tuesday.
Chicago Bulls legend Scottie Pippen threw some shade at former teammate Michael Jordan in a new pop commercial.
The City Council in Aurora, Illinois, is likely to lay down the hammer on data centers.
Chicago-native John Mulaney announced a new stop at the Wisconsin State Fair this summer.
Following a ribbon-cutting attended by Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson on Saturday, people were let inside the new space, at 5035 N. Broadway right off Argyle Street, for a special open house.
Chuck Norris' family said his death at 86 was sudden, but did not share any details on the cause.
ABC has canceled its already filmed season of "The Bachelorette" starring Taylor Frankie Paul after video surfaced of a 2023 incident in which she was charged with assault.
Acclaimed Chicago bar and music venue The Hideout has been sold to a performer and former employee, but the owners said it will carry on as the same beloved place that visitors have always known.
The man accused of shooting and killing Loyola University student Sheridan Gorman is expected to face a judge on Friday.
Meteorologist Laura Bannon has the extended forecast.
After nearly a year, the Street Bridge over the Chicago River reopened early Friday morning.
All patients are being moved out of West Suburban Medical Center in Oak Park as the hospital blames its abrupt shutdown on a computerized billing system.
The Illini have gone from sweet to elite, beating Houston on Thursday night.
The man accused of shooting and killing Loyola University student Sheridan Gorman is expected to face a judge on Friday.
In less than 24 hours, all patients will be out of West Suburban Medical Center in Oak Park as the hospital blames its abrupt shutdown on a computerized billing system.
After nearly a year, the Street Bridge over the Chicago River reopened early Friday morning.
A 17-year-old was shot and killed on Chicago's Northwest Side.
A large crowd gathered Thursday night at a memorial service for Dan Davis, the Mount Greenwood man whose disappearance last fall went viral around the globe.
Two more women have filed lawsuits against Massage Envy, accusing the company of failing to protect them against sexual assaults by two of their therapists.
Homeowners in Berwyn said they are constantly having to pump out sewage to keep it from flooding their basements.
CBS News Chicago learned that she was hired at the school in Mundelein in 2023, which was after DCFS found credible evidence that Servant had injured her children as a form of discipline.
United Steel Workers union representatives said that some workers had already had their access cards deactivated.
Have you ever walked into a business with no employees? You may soon; autonomous businesses are becoming more popular.
David Mirkovic had 14 points and 10 rebounds, and third-seeded Illinois flexed its defensive muscles to eliminate last year's national runner-up from the NCAA Tournament, beating Houston 65-55 in the South Region semifinals.
Alex Bump and Sean Couturier scored in the first three minutes of the game and the Philadelphia Flyers used the fast start to cruise to a 5-1 win over the Chicago Blackhawks.
Chicago Cubs second baseman Nico Hoerner has agreed to a six-year contract, according to a person familiar with the details, marking another major deal for the franchise.
Jacob Misiorowski struck out 11 while allowing one run over five innings, and the Milwaukee Brewers trounced the Chicago White Sox 14-2.
Brady House, Joey Wiemer and Jacob Young homered for Washington on opening day, and the Nationals beat Alex Bregman and the Chicago Cubs 10-4 for manager Blake Butera's first win with the team.
Police on Thursday were investigating two shootings that happened in broad daylight the day before in Chicago's Hyde Park and Woodlawn neighborhoods.
A man was shot and critically wounded in broad daylight Thursday in Chicago's Humboldt Park neighborhood.
A 17-year-old boy was shot multiple times and critically wounded in Chicago's Back of the Yards neighborhood early Thursday morning.
Two men and a woman were slashed in a fight with another man they knew inside a home in Chicago's Bronzeville neighborhood early Thursday morning.
Large crowds and lots of flashing police lights filled the Loop Wednesday night.
