The famed snapping turtle can usually be seen hanging out on a pillar on sunny summer days — and she's a sign the river is thriving.

After a little while, it came clacking up and the conductor stepped out with an “All Aboard for Chicago!” I looked at our tickets on my phone. Our train was supposed to be number 302. This train was ...

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.

The state plans to build a barrier to keep out the carp, but first it has to deal with the legacy of pollution at the ...

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

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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 ...

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.