Chicago's beloved Shedd Aquarium is celebrating its 95th anniversary. The iconic aquarium first opened on May 30th, 1930. A ...

1923: Chicago’s first aquarium opened at Lincoln Park Zoo. The 150,000-square-foot building was designed to house 86 tanks ...

Since opening in 1930, the Shedd Aquarium has pursued a mission of sparking compassion, curiosity and conservation for the ...

Since opening in 1930, the Shedd Aquarium has pursued a mission of sparking compassion, curiosity and conservation for the aquatic animal world.

This Memorial Day, the Chicago Transit Authority kicked off summer with added bus service to beaches, museums, and Navy Pier.

Many creatures have imprinted on our hearts — and even a city sidewalk — for making their homes near ours. Here’s a look back at some of Chicago’s well-loved animals.

Only 40 miles separate voracious Asian carp from the world's largest freshwater ecosystem. To stop them, Illinois must reckon ...

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“There’s something in the water,” said Austin Happel, a research biologist with Shedd Aquarium. “There’s likely something unaccounted for that is keeping this specific group of fish from ...