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Transit of Venus transfixes folks across Chicago area
TribLocal - Glen Ellyn » NewsAmateur Chicago-area astronomers turned their attention skyward Tuesday evening to catch a glimpse of a pinprick-size disc — Venus floating past the sun. The planet's …... -
Burke wants hearing on Adler Planetarium $2 admission fee hike
Clout StPosted by John Byrne at 1:10 p.m. Powerful Ald. Edward Burke today called for a hearing on a proposal by the Adler Planetarium to raise admission fees. Speaking at a meeting of the council Committee on Special Events, Cultural Affairs...... -
175 years of memorable, horrible, humorous and remarkable events that shaped Chicago
On March 4, 1837, exactly 175 years ago, Chicago was incorporated. Not that Flashback needed a reason, but we took this occasion to compile a very long list of events, year by year and decade by decade, that helped shape this great city.
Some events...Tags: Shootings, Richard Speck, Chicago Park District, Soldier Field, Art Institute of Chicago
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Stretches of Lake Shore Drive, I-55 to be closed during NATO summit
Tribune reportersLake Shore Drive and Interstate Highway 55 near McCormick Place will be closed during the NATO summit, federal and Chicago officials announced today. In addition to the highways, the security measures for the summit also will close significant portions...Tags: Shedd Aquarium, Chicago Police Department, McCormick Place, Field Museum of Natural History, Chicago Transit Authority
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NATO summit has Chicago museums wondering whether to stay open
The Field Museum, Shedd Aquarium and Adler Planetarium will close for at least one day during this month's NATO summit, but potential logistical problems have museum officials unsure whether to shut down even longer. Because of parking and traffic...
Tags: International Organizations, Soldier Field, Shedd Aquarium, Politics, Art Institute of Chicago
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3 museums to shut for entire NATO summit weekend
Due to the closing of Lake Shore Drive early Saturday, May 19, until the Monday, May 21, evening rush hour, as well as parking restrictions at the Museum Campus, Shedd and Adler will not be open to the public, officials announced today. The Adler...
Tags: International Organizations, Shedd Aquarium, Politics, Art Institute of Chicago, Arts
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Saturday night is prime time for Lyrids meteoroid watching
TribLocal - Grayslake » NewsSaturday night promises to be cold, a little damp and dark — a great night to be outdoors, if you're a stargazer. The hours from …... -
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Chicago museums offering free admission
Chicago’s largest museums are offering many free days to Illinois residents this month, with most of them following up with more free days in February.
The free days are the result of a revision of a state law regarding the Chicago Park District...Tags: Chicago Park District, Shedd Aquarium, Field Museum of Natural History, Museums, Museum of Science and Industry
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Chicago's overall museum attendance holds steady
Despite the so-so economy, attendance at Chicago's museums and zoos, held steady last year.
Overall attendance at 14 area institutions was 14.4 million, virtually identical to the 2010 totals, according to the group Museums Work for Chicago.
Some...Tags: Shedd Aquarium, Art Institute of Chicago, Science, Field Museum of Natural History, Brookfield Zoo
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Lakeview to Hyde Park and everywhere in-between
LakeviewI can feel myself becoming a jaded Chicagoan. I’ve been here just shy of two and a half years, but it didn’t take me long to start driving aggressively, cursing the CTA, drinking Goose Island, and sleeping through sirens, drunks, and dogs....
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Oct 24, 2011
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