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Shedd Aquarium Penguins Waddle Around Soldier Field During Latest Field Trip
The past several months have been quite busy for a number of resident penguins at Chicago’s Shedd Aquarium. They’ve had the chance to visit the Field Museum, the Museum of Contemporary Art and their latest stop: Soldier Field. Four penguins, along with their caretakers, recently said “hello” to the neighboring stadium during an extra-special tour, according to a news...
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Police Identify Riverdale Woman Missing Since Nearly Halloween
Police said they have identified a woman’s body found on a South Side beach this morning who has been missing since nearly Halloween.
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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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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.
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Riverdale Woman Remains Missing Since Nearly Halloween
Officials say they are still looking for a woman from Riverdale, who has been missing since last Sunday, the day following Halloween.
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Meet The Shedd Aquarium's New Penguin Chicks
Four Mangellic penguin chicks hatched in May and were revealed to Chicago Wednesday at the Shedd Aqarium. The Shedd said the penguins have all hit milestones including socialization, first swim and eating full fish, showing they are ready to join the aquarium’s penguin colony. The three male chicks are named Porter, Popi and Sir Elio, while the female chick...
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Shedd Aquarium Brings Back Free Days for Illinois Residents This October
Despite four months of closure, Chicago’s Shedd Aquarium will bring back free days this October. Throughout the month, Illinois residents will have 12 opportunities to visit the Shedd free of charge, according to a release Tuesday. The Shedd said the October “Illinois Resident Free Days” will look different than prior years with new health and safety measures amid the coronavirus….
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The Rundown: Chicago Eases Restrictions, Thanksgiving Guidelines, Shedd Free Days
The top headlines you need to know as you start your day on Sept. 29, 2020.
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How to Spot Monarch Butterflies in Chicago Ahead of Migration
There is a beautiful scene playing out in Chicago, and you may be able to experience it. Monarch butterflies are roosting ahead of their annual migration. NBC 5’s Kye Martin reports.
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Baby Beluga Whale Born at the Shedd Aquarium
A 14-year-old beluga whale, Bella, gave birth to her first calf at the Shedd Aquarium on Friday night. The Shedd Aquarium announced the mother and the baby whale are under close observation behind closed doors, as Bella is a first-time mother, making it more likely for the calf to die at birth. “As the calf swam to the surface and…
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New Floating Habitats Installed on North Branch as Part of Mile-Long “Eco Park”
Several new floating habitats have been added to the North Branch of the Chicago River as the building of a mile long “eco-park” continues to get underway, according to a press release from the Shedd Aquarium. NBC 5’s Jen DeSalvo reports
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New Floating Habitats Installed on North Branch
Several new floating habitats have been added to the North Branch of the Chicago River as the building of a mile long “eco-park” continues to get underway, according to a press release from the Shedd Aquarium. Building of the installations began this past Saturday along the western wall of the canal next to Waste Management’s property and was facilitated...
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Shedd Aquarium Extends Weekend Hours to Visitors, Reopens 4-D Film Experience
Chicago’s Shedd Aquarium will begin offering extended hours on Saturdays and Sundays starting Saturday, Aug. 15. The city aquarium said it will be open until 6 p.m. on weekends and Labor Day, Sept. 7. Officials said the new operating hours should allow guests more time slots to buy tickets. “This timed entry, paired with a limited building capacity, allow guests…
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Woman's Body Pulled From Lake Michigan Amid Search for Missing Boater
A woman’s body was pulled from Lake Michigan Wednesday morning as crews searched for a boater who went missing after falling into Lake Michigan near the Shedd Aquarium, authorities said. NBC 5’s Michelle Relerford 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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Shedd Aquarium Reopens to the Public
Chicago’s Shedd Aquarium on Wednesday announced a plan to reopen its doors to visitors for the first time in months amid the coronavirus pandemic.
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Shedd Aquarium Announces Reopening Date, New Safety Protocols
Chicago’s Shedd Aquarium on Wednesday announced a plan to reopen its doors to visitors for the first time in months amid the coronavirus pandemic.
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Shedd Aquarium Cuts 36 Jobs, Furloughs 171 to Contend With ‘Significant' Revenue Shortfall
Shedd Aquarium said Wednesday it has eliminated 36 positions and furloughed an additional 171 positions in response to “significant financial impacts resulting from prolonged closure.” Shedd, which closed March 13 to reduce the spread of coronavirus in Chicago, called the move a difficult, organization-wide reduction in workforce that came after “substantial cuts to operational expenses.” The job cuts represent 8.3%…
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Pritzker Teams Up with Shedd Aquarium Penguins in Adorable New PSA
Gov. J.B. Pritzker released a video on Friday reminding Illinois residents to practice social distancing – and he had some help from a few very adorable friends at Chicago’s Shedd Aquarium.