Adler Planetarium

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.

Alicia Roman has the latest forecast update as the Chicago area battles record-breaking cold. 

Several businesses and buildings will be closed this week as dangerously cold air descends on the Chicago area, bringing life-threatening conditions to the city.

Looking for something to do indoors as winter descends on Chicago?

Jim Lovell did not write a “goodbye letter” to his wife.

It was April of 1970. An oxygen tank exploded aboard Apollo 13, enroute to the moon. “We really didn’t know what happened,” he remembers. “I was coming down the tunnel and looked at (astronaut) Jack Swigert, and his eyes were as wide as saucers!”

Illinois residents can avoid the admission fee at the Adler Planetarium on these four days in November.

No need to buy a ticket to the Adler Planetarium for a few days this November.

Before Chicago Public School students go back to class, a group of museums will offer free admission as a last-minute summer vacation treat.

Monday’s historic solar eclipse truly was a sight to behold, from Carbondale to the Adler Planetarium to downtown Chicago.

Watch the total solar eclipse as it happened over Carbondale, Illinois Monday — in less than a minute. 

Adler Planetarium on Monday hosts Chicago’s Eclipse Fest, a free, action-packed party taking place from 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.