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Zebra shark at the Shedd gives ‘virgin birth’

The birth, known in science as parthenogenesis, did not involve a father shark — even though two eligible suitors were in the same giant tank at the Shedd.

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Field Museum’s new exhibition tells stories of the Calumet region’s environment, history

Chicago’s South Side and northwest Indiana are part of one distinct area — the Calumet region. “Calumet Voices, National Stories” spotlights the region, its culture and heritage.

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Little Village mall vendors weigh uncertain future, FBI records detail dropped case against influential union and more in your Chicago news roundup

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Story time at Field Museum lets youngsters explore the world of dinosaurs

A partnership between the Chicago Public Library and the Field Museum allows a group of kids to experience an up-close look at the history of dinosaurs and fossils.

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Community rallies to raise money for nightlife legend’s cancer treatment, order of mayoral ballot decided and more in your Chicago news roundup

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The Field’s Sue lends a hand to paleontologists studying why T. Rex arms are so short

T. rex’s arm will be CT scanned Wednesday at the University of Chicago.

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Named Whatcheeria, it had huge razor sharp teeth and bone crushing jaws that snapped animals in half

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Field Museum declines to recognize employee union before a vote

Leaders of the union effort say a majority of the 330 workers it would represent have signed on but museum officials want to see it put to a vote.

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Field Museum employees seeking to unionize ask head of museum for recognition

“We are standing together in one voice saying that we want to form our union,” a museum employee said Tuesday after delivering a letter to the head of the museum.

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Jeholornis, A Creature From 120 Million Years Ago Was A Bird & Dinosaur Combo

New research revealed a creature millions of years ago was among the earliest examples of dinosaurs evolving into birds

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Picture Chicago: The Sun-Times’ best unseen photos of the week

The Field Museum’s newest exhibit, a star turn from Lizzo at the United Center and more in our favorite photos from the last week in Chicago.

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Poll shows voters against public cash for Bears stadium, a look at Field Museum’s new exhibit and more in your Chicago news roundup

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Field Museum explores the breadth of death in newest exhibit

In the exhibit — opening Friday — called “Death: Life’s Greatest Mystery,” life and death are linked in an exploration of how different cultures and animals experience the “connective fabric” between all beings.

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Field Museum workers announce union organizing drive

Staff members issued a letter stating their desire to affiliate with Council 31 of the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees.

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What Caused Holes in Sue the T. Rex’s Jawbone? Scientists Are Stumped

Sue, the biggest and best-preserved Tyrannosaurus rex ever unearthed, no doubt was a fearsome beast when this predator prowled what is now South Dakota about 67 million years ago at the twilight of the age of dinosaurs. But even this huge dinosaur, whose fossils are displayed at the Field Museum…

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Picture Chicago: 22 must-see images from Sun-Times photographers this past week

A blast in Austin tears through an apartment building, pieces of history arrive at the Field Museum, Chicagoans rock out at Riot Fest and more in our best unseen photos of the week.

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Rare Midwest dinosaur fossil ‘the Beast’ arrives at the Field Museum

Strapped to a broad pallet, the 2,500 pound chunk of bones and rock was wrapped in plaster to protect it on its trip from southern Missouri to the Field Museum Friday.

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The Mix: Cool things to do in Chicago Sept. 8-14

Lakeview East Festival of the Arts, Renegade Craft Fair, and Third Percussion in concert are among the entertainment highlights in the week ahead.

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City planning chief doubles down on Soldier Field’s post-Bears future

Maurice Cox said a dome over Soldier Field will remain “one of the options that extends its use for 365 days a year.” The possibility of the Bears leaving for Arlington Heights, he added, “really forced the city to look at utilization of that amazing event venue.”

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Fall guide 2022: Chicago’s museums showcase something for everyone

Chicago’s impressive list of museums has something for everyone, from the explorers to the art gurus to those looking for a fun and refreshing experience. We’ve compiled a few of our favorites to check out this fall.

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The body of JoJo, a longtime Brookfield Zoo gorilla, will join Field Museum’s mammal collection

JoJo the gorilla was beloved by thousands of zoo visitors. His remains will now be appreciated by evolutionary scientists.

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Kenya's terrorising man-eating lions that killed and ate 135 people in just nine months

The 'man eaters of Tsavo' in Kenya took a liking to human flesh and would sneak into the construction workers' camps at night and drag them away to their deaths, one by one

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Chicago family creates sanctuaries for monarch butterflies, identified by global group as an endangered species

CHICAGO -- More than a dozen images of butterflies adorn the front of Claudia Galeno-Sanchez’s home in the Pilsen neighborhood. There are monarch butterflies spreading their wings and many other colorful ones sprinkled in between. The small house stands out from the tall buildings on the block.

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Urban nature on Museum Campus would make a healthier, more resilient Chicago

While Museum Campus is home to some of our city’s greatest institutions, the space that links them together is ready for revitalization.

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Museum Campus improvements make sense whether Bears stay or not, parks advocate says

Friends of the Parks Executive Director Juanita Irizarry is excited about plans for more green space, which is at least a start on keeping a long-ago promise to move Soldier Field parking lots to the west side of DuSable Lake Shore Drive.

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