The Madison County residents took Amtrak, at at River Roast near the Chicago River, visited Lurie Garden at Millennium Park, ...

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 aquatic animal world.

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

Can't stand the sweltering heat? Here are some cooler destinations worth considering that you can fly to this summer from Daytona Beach.

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

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

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

Share articleThere’s a new glimmer of hope for Florida’s struggling coral reefs, thanks to a recent study that suggests a ...

Rasal, one of the oldest harbor seals living under human care, is celebrating her 40th birthday at Norwalk's Maritime Aquarium, where she has lived since 2005.

Survivors of clergy sexual abuse amplified calls Tuesday for a global zero-tolerance policy from the new ...