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Two beluga whales die at Chicago aquarium including one rescued from shuttered Canadian theme park

Rain, a 20-year-old beluga rescued from Canada, and Beethoven, a 34-year-old who had been at Chicago’s Shedd Aquarium for decades, both died on Wednesday

The Independent UK

Beluga whale dies suddenly after being rescued from closed Canadian park

The 23-year-old female beluga, named Peekachu, died on Tuesday while staff were attempting to administer rehydration therapy

The Independent UK

Four more belugas arrive at Chicago aquarium from shuttered Canadian theme park

Four more belugas have arrived at the Shedd Aquarium in Chicago as part of a plan to move the last remaining captive whales from a shuttered theme park in Canada to aquariums in the United States and Spain

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New baby sea otter joins Chicago aquarium after Alaska rescue

Learn how a rescued baby sea otter is thriving at Shedd Aquarium in Illinois, mastering important skills and capturing hearts along the way.

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Shedd Aquarium welcomes orphaned 8-week-old sea otter pup

The new arrival will stay behind closed doors as staff help him acclimate to his new environment, Shedd officials said.

Chicago Sun-Times

It’s a girl! Shedd Aquarium names newest rockhopper penguin Isla

The Shedd Aquarium has officially introduced Isla, the newly named rockhopper penguin that hatched in June. Her parents are celebs Edward and Annie.

Chicago Sun-Times

Shedd Aquarium’s iconic Caribbean Reef habitat to be replaced amid massive renovations project

The 90,000-gallon tank, built in the Shedd’s rotunda in 1971, features a range of ocean life, including Nickel, the beloved rescued green sea turtle.

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Shedd welcomes baby rockhopper penguin

Its the first time in eight years that the aquarium has welcomed a new rockhopper penguin chick to the colony.

Chicago Sun-Times

Shedd, Field Museum, Art Institute saw thousands of visitors over NASCAR, July Fourth weekend

While attendance at Field and Art Institute were similar to previous years, Shedd saw more than double the amount of visitors on Monday, the day after the race, leading to long lines.

Chicago Sun-Times

After nearly a year of planning, the NASCAR Chicago Street Race is here. Will it rev up the city’s economy as promised?

After months of planning, weeks of disruption and an 11th-hour push to complete the transformation of Grant Park into a pop-up NASCAR track, ready or not, the inaugural Chicago Street Race has arrived.

Chicago Tribune

NASCAR street races forcing Museum Campus closures: Another summer headache for Chicago

Much of Grant Park will be closed to accommodate NASCAR. Now the Field Museum and the Shedd Aquarium have announced schedule changes because of road closures and expected crowds.

Chicago Sun-Times

In Bahamas, a struggle to save conch, and a way of life

The potential loss of conch in the Bahamas reflects the threat overfishing poses around the world to traditional foods

The Independent UK

Things to do in Chicago March 23-29: The Mix

‘The Book of Mormon,’ Lyric Opera’s ‘Proximity,’ Wilco in concert and the Greek Heritage Parade are among the highlights in the week ahead.

Chicago Sun-Times

Lollapalooza will generate 3 times the economic activity of NASCAR race in less time, analysis finds

Based on details of NASCAR deal and a newly released study of Lolla’s economic impact, commissioned by the festival’s organizers, the Lolla deal looks more advantageous for the city.

Chicago Sun-Times

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