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Chicago Art Institute Announces Winter Reopening
The Art Institute of Chicago announced it will reopen next month as officials loosen coronavirus mitigations citywide.
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Here's Which Chicago Area Destinations Are Opening Amid Tier 2 Mitigations
After Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker announced Chicago could move to Tier 2 coronavirus mitigations, some area destinations released reopening dates this week.
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Chicago's Top Doctor Explains Next Phase of Vaccine Rollout
CDPH Commissioner Dr. Allison Arwady explains how the next group of residents can receive the COVID-19 vaccine as Illinois and Chicago are set to enter the next phase of their vaccination plan starting Monday.
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Chicago's LEGOLAND Discovery Center Reopens Friday
Chicago’s LEGOLAND Discovery Center announced its reopening Friday as the city enters Tier 2 COVID-19 mitigations.
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Chicago's Field Museum Reopens, Offers Free Admission Next Week
The Field Museum in Chicago announced its plans to reopen this week as the city enters Tier 2 COVID-19 mitigations.
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Here's Which Chicago Museums Are Open in Tier 2 Mitigations
After Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker announced Chicago could move to Tier 2 coronavirus mitigations, some area museums released reopening dates this week.
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Chicago's Field Museum Offers Virtual Options During Pandemic
While many students aren’t allowed to embark on field trips because of the coronavirus pandemic, Chicago’s Field Museum has decided to help children take their learning to the next level by creating free virtual classes. The museum offers a number of courses for children and their families, and recently partnered with the company Varsity Tutors to offer free classes...
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Chicago's Field Museum Offers Virtual Options During Pandemic
While many students aren’t allowed to embark on field trips because of the coronavirus pandemic, Chicago’s Field Museum has decided to help children take their learning to the next level by creating free virtual classes. NBC 5’s LeeAnn Trotter has the story.
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Field Museum, Museum of Science and Industry to Close Under Tier 3 Coronavirus Restrictions
Two of Chicago’s most iconic cultural institutions are set to close under Illinois’ new Tier 3 coronavirus mitigations.
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Shedd Aquarium Closing Until Next Year Due to Coronavirus
The Shedd Aquarium has announced plans to close for the remainder of the year as coronavirus mitigations continue to heighten across Chicago. NBC 5’s Patrick Fazio reports.
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Field Museum's New Dinosaur Curator Reveals Life on the Job
The Chicago Field Museum’s new dinosaur curator Jingmai O’Connor speaks to NBC 5 on her specialty in fossil reptiles and inspiration for the job.
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Life-Like Sue the T-Rex Model on Display at Field Museum
The Field Museum has put a like-like model of the T-Rex named “Sue” on display. NBC 5’s Kye Martin reports.
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Watch: Shedd Aquarium Penguins Go for Field Trip at Field Museum
The penguins at the Shedd Aquarium went for a trip to the Field Museum as Chicago continues reopening during the coronavirus pandemic.
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Chicago's Field Museum Hopes to Reopen in the ‘Next Few Weeks'
Chicago’s Field Museum hopes to open in the “next few weeks” after being shuttered for months as a result of the coronavirus pandemic, a museum spokeswoman said Monday. The iconic natural history museum has recently working to develop rigorous health and safety plans, according to its website. When it comes to specifics, the museum is considering one-way paths for...
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‘SUE' Explores Field Museum During Coronavirus Shutdown
“Sue” the dinosaur took a stroll through the Field Museum Wednesday, inspired by her penguin friends at the Shedd Aquarium.
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‘SUE' Exploring the Field Museum Is the Laugh We Need in the Coronavirus Shutdown
Move over penguins – there’s a new quarantine star roaming about a beloved Chicago landmark.
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Chicago Field Museum Exhibit Honors Its First African American Taxidermist
Few may recognize his name, but chances are, you’ve seen his work inside Chicago’s Field Museum. The museum’s first African American taxidermist, Carl Cotton, helped sparked change at a time when museum interest was in question. But his story went largely untold, until a hidden photo tucked away in a classroom at the museum led to an entirely new exhibit... -
The Field Museum is Free All February
For the fifth year in a row, the Field Museum will be free for Illinois residents throughout the month of February. The museum says all one needs is proof of Illinois residency to for basic entry at no cost. Anyone interested in upgrading from basic entry can do so at a discounted cost. An All-Access Pass is $23 for adult…
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Chicago Museums Offer Free Days for Winter
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....
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Tickets on Sale For Chicago Restaurant Week's First Bites Bash
Fear not the January doldrums. You now have something to look forward: First Bites Bash, the highly anticipated kickoff event to Chicago’s 13th annual Restaurant Week, brings more than 60 restaurants to the Field Museum on Jan. 23. That means more than 60 chances to sample top-choice menu items from Chicago restaurants — all in one place. Think of it…