Adler Planetarium

The top stories you need to know for Monday, Dec. 21.

Star-gazers unable to catch the once-in-a-lifetime sight in the sky Monday night due to cloudy skies will still have a chance to see the exciting event this week.

Whether you look up physically or virtually, there will be options for you to watch the “Great Conjunction” happen in the sky above the Chicago area tonight.

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration released tips for viewing a once-in-a-lifetime sight Monday night.

Star-gazers will be able to catch a once-in-a-lifetime sight in the sky Monday night, but will it be visible in the Chicago area?

Star-gazers will be able to catch a once-in-a-lifetime sight in the sky Monday night, but may need to look quickly.

Next week, star-gazers will be able to catch a once-in-a-lifetime sight in the night sky, but you might need to look quickly.

Twenty-twenty has already brought several firsts for much of the world, but as the year comes to a close, a once-in-a-lifetime sight will appear in the night sky just in time for the holidays.

Twenty-twenty has already brought several firsts for much of the world, but as the year comes to a close, a once-in-a-lifetime sight will appear in the night sky just in time for the holidays.

This year has already brought several firsts for much of the world, but as 2020 comes to a close, a once-in-a-lifetime sight will appear in the night sky just in time for the holidays.

After more than 30 years – and hundreds-of-thousands of eyeballs later, Adler Planetarium is getting a telescope upgrade. The heavy white piece of astronomical equipment had to be lifted by crane, and gently placed through the roof hatch of the Doane Observatory along Lake Michigan. The Research-grade telescope collects 44% more light and has better optics. It will allow experts…

After more than 30 years – and hundreds-of-thousands of eyeballs later, Adler Planetarium is getting a telescope upgrade. Kye Martin reports.

The Adler Planetarium is getting a new telescope Tuesday, its first upgrade in more than 30 years.

Don’t let the cold Chicago winter ice out your chance to have a good time indoors. City museums are offering free days for Illinois residents all season long. Adler Planetarium: January 7-9, 20-22 February 4-6, 11-13, 17-20 March 9-12 Hours: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Info: A valid Id with an Illinois address is required at the box office....

Bank of America cardholders can enjoy nine local museums for free this weekend as part of the company’s Museums on Us program

Summer is almost here and for those looking for fun things to around Chicago this summer, area museums are offering a special treat.

In cold Chicago winters, finding something to do inside is crucial.

Here’s a look at places that have announced closures so far:

Several schools, businesses and buildings are closed this week as life-threatening cold pushes its way into the Chicago area.