The city says it won't reimburse the Chicago's museums for the one to three days they will be closed during the NATO summit, but they also say they it was the museums' decision and they didn't request reimbursement. more ›

Sad news from the Shedd Aquarium, where Otis—a 13-year-old California sea lion—was euthanized. more ›

A reminder about tomorrow's Soup and Bread cookbook release party at Hideout. more ›

The Museum of Science and Industry's Dr. Seuss & The Art of Invention, like the museum's other exhibits, ultimately celebrates innovation. more ›

Participating museums in Smithsonian magazine's "Museum Day" Saturday are allowing free admission for visitors who have a Museum Day ticket, which are available by going here and filling out the required fields. more ›

We talk to Corine Vriesendorp, Senior Conservation Ecologist and Director of the Field's Rapid Inventories and Conservation Tools program, about their objectives and current research in Peru's Kamppankis Mountains. more ›

The powerful alderman doesn't think the Park District should simply vote on the Adler Planetarium's proposed admission fee hikes without a public hearing. The irony is rich, isn't it? more ›

The long-delayed Museum of Broadcast Communications is nearing completion. No, really. Steve Dahlman of Marina City Online has posted an update on the progress of the 62,000-square-foot facility at State and Kinzie, including a model of the finished museum. more ›

Like the city of Chicago and the CTA, the Chicago Park District is facing budget deficits as well in 2010, to the tune of $23 million. The park district is looking at a number of ways to balance their $391.8 million budget, including laying off some full-time employees and increasing a number of fees. more ›