CHICAGO (WLS) -- Illinois residents can take advantage of free admission at Shedd Aquarium, Adler Planetarium and Field Museum over the long holiday weekend. With valid ID or proof of residence, ...

CHICAGO (WLS) -- Next week, Illinois residents will be able to visit the Shedd Aquarium free of charge! Following a successful reopening, the Shedd is giving back with free access to look nature in ...

The weather is warming and the trees are starting to bloom, which means Illinois residents can finally crawl out of their winter hibernation and enjoy some sunshine. Spring is the perfect time to ...

There are only two days left to vote on the name of the Shedd Aquarium's newest sea otter. Through June 25, there will be an on-site vote near the sea otter habitat in the Abbott Oceanarium. The ...

When one thinks of baby beluga whales and music, one surely thinks first of Raffi. The song and the album "Baby Beluga" are 45 years old now, but any Instagram or TikTok video of the beluga whales at ...

Ahead of its centennial, the historic complex on Lake Michigan debuts a reimagined entry sequence, new exhibits, and more.

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CHICAGO (WGN) — A new sea otter has moved into the Shedd Aquarium where she will begin training for a very important role. The unnamed two-year-old otter was rescued in Marina, California by Monterey ...