Penguin International's "March of the Penguin Madness" is a bracket-style tournament that aims to educate participants on ...

The Shedd Aquarium is raising a group of critically endangered sunflower sea stars. When they arrived a year ago, researchers ...

The sea stars play a key role in the ecosystem, which is why the Shedd is trying to help keep them from becoming extinct.

A group of microscopic sunflower sea star larva arrived at Shedd Aquarium last year and have been bulking up behind the ...

Chicago Public Schools students will be on spring break next week, and numerous museums in the city will have free admission ...

You can check out Chicago cultural institutions like the Adler Planetarium, DuSable Black History Museum, Shedd Aquarium and more, with many offering various free days during the week.

Many creatures have imprinted on our hearts — and even a city sidewalk — for making their homes near ours. Here’s a look back ...

Every year as part of the city's St. Patrick's Day celebrations, thousands of onlookers clad in green cheer on a boat crew ...

Whether it’s the Art Institute or the Shedd Aquarium, numerous Chicago institutions will give students the chance to experience their wonders free of charge next week. Children under the age of ...

In Chicago, there are endless adventures and experiences for little explorers and adults alike all neatly laid out in this ...