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Another beluga whale dies at aquarium after being rescued from Marineland in Canada

Osiris, a 26-year-old female beluga whale recently rescued from Canada's Marineland theme park, has died while undergoing medical treatment at the Shedd Aquarium in Chicago.

The Independent UK · Sep 22

Third rescued beluga whale dies at Chicago aquarium

Marineland was shut down in 2024, leaving 30 beluga whales behind and in need of homes

The Independent UK · Sep 22

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 · Sep 3

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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 · Aug 27

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

The Independent UK · Aug 14

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.

Top News · Feb 17, 2024

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 · Dec 7, 2023

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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 · Nov 30, 2023

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.

Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 1, 2023

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 · Jul 11, 2023

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 · Jul 6, 2023

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 · Jun 30, 2023

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 · May 11, 2023

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 · Apr 6, 2023

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Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 22, 2023

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 · Mar 21, 2023

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.

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