The heavy rain that soaked the Chicago area on Wednesday is being studied as part of a research project at the Shedd Aquarium, where scientists are examining how extreme weather impacts wildlife ...

Water is a precious and finite resource," said Sarah Hezel, vice president of design and exhibits at Shedd Aquarium. SEE ALSO: Some Chicago museums offering free admission, extended hours with CPS ...

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CBS Chicago Shedd Aquarium scientists researching health of the Chicago River Posted: April 3, 2025 | Last updated: April 3, 2025 The heavy rain that soaked the Chicago area on Wednesday is being ...

A sighting of a yard wild turkey in Lake Barrington and a question on a tagged largemouth bass in the Chicago River lead the ...

Rockhopper and Magellanic penguins have kicked off their annual nesting season at Chicago's Shedd Aquarium, showing off their courtship moves. Each spring, aquarium staff provide the birds with ...

Buy tickets here. 1200 S. Lake Shore Dr. The aquarium offers free nights for Illinois residents on select days throughout the year. These free nights will take place this month on April 1 ...

Tourists and other visitors sometimes try to cross the drive near the Museum Campus instead of using the underpass, and ...

"Right now, the suckers have started to make their migrations in the tributaries and are coming in, in large numbers to reproduce," said Karen Murchie, Shedd Aquarium freshwater research director.

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