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How Chicago NASCAR 2023 Street Closures Will Impact Access to Chicago Museums
One month after officials announced more than two dozen planned street closures leading up to, during and after the upcoming Chicago NASCAR 2023 Street Race, officials with several Chicago museums have released more information about how the event will impact their operations.
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‘Dark Side of the Moon' Show Opens Friday at Adler Planetarium
Take a visual journey through space against the backdrop of one of the best-selling albums of all time. The Adler Planetarium has licensed legendary rock band Pink Floyd’s new planetarium show, The Dark Side of the Moon. NBC 5’s LeeAnn Trotter reports.
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Look Up! The ‘Most Photogenic Planetary Pairing of the Year' is This Week. Here's When to Catch It
According to the planetarium, the first part of the celestial event occurred just after sunset Wednesday. But in case you missed it, you’re going to want to look up into the sky Thursday evening.
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Venus and Jupiter to Appear Aligned in Night Sky This Week in Chicago
As March begins, Chicagoans will be in for a special sight in the skies this week, according to the Adler Planetarium.
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Venus and Jupiter Get Close in the Sky Tonight
Just after sunset, you’ll have the chance to see this amazing sight in the sky.
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Latest Winter Storm Forecast
Paul Deanno has the latest forecast as a power winter storm approaches Chicago and the Midwest.
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‘Blizzard-like' Conditions Prompt Adler Planetarium to Announce Closures
Adler Planetarium announced Wednesday closures will be in effect due to oncoming weather that is forecasted to bring heavy snow, fierce winds and dangerous temperatures into the Chicago area.
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How to Get The Best Look at Next Week's Total Lunar Eclipse
Unlike a solar eclipse, totality in a lunar eclipse is much longer and can be viewed from a wider area. Here’s how to watch it.
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Here's a List of Upcoming Free Days at Chicago Museums
With the weather cooling down, many Chicago-area residents are looking for a way to soak in a day of incredible sights all while indoors.
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Here's a List of Upcoming Fall Free Days at Chicago Museums
A look at upcoming free days this fall at Chicago museums.
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Chicago Museum Free Days For Fall 2022
Here’s a list of when museums across Chicago are offering free admission for the fall of 2022.
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Perseids Meteor Shower Will be Visible Next Week: Here's How to Catch a Glimpse
The Perseids meteor shower passes through the sky once a year, and Chicagoans can catch a glimpse of the show when it strikes next week.
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Free Chicago Museums With Kids: Here Are All The Museums Where Kids Get in Free
While some of Chicago’s museums have free admission days throughout the summer, many zoos, parks and museums across the city offer free admission for kids, year-round.
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Look Up! Friday is the Best Time to See This Rare, Five-Planet Alignment in the Sky, Experts Say
Set your alarm Friday for about 45 minutes before sunrise — otherwise you’ll miss it.
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Chicago Museum Free Days For Summer 2022
As warm summer temperatures hit Chicago, many residents and visitors are looking for ways to cool off and get some relief from the heat. And the city’s many museums are a great option.
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Chicago Museum Free Days For Summer 2022
Here’s a look at Chicago’s free museum days this summer.
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A Rare Five-Planet ‘Parade' Will Be Visible in the Sky This Week. Here's the Best Time to See it
For the first time in nearly two decades, Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter and Saturn will all be visible in the Chicago area — at the same time — to the naked eye this week. And the best day to see it may be June 24.
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A Rare Five-Planet ‘Parade' Will Be Visible in the Sky This Week. Here's the Best Time to See it
Look up! For the first time in nearly two decades, Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter and Saturn will all be visible in the Chicago area — at the same time — to the naked eye this week.