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Missing Monarch Butterflies Are A Mystery
CHICAGO (WBBM) – Chicago’s Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum is trying to unravel the mystery of millions of monarch butterflies that are unaccounted for and may be missing. LISTEN: Newsradio 780’s John...
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Flowers, Butterflies Grace New Trail At Notebaert Museum
CHICAGO (CBS) — A brand new trail is covering a lot of ground in only a third of a mile — right behind the Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum in Lincoln Park. As WBBM Newsradio 780’s John Cody reports,...
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Animal Expert: More Skunks Living In Chicago Area
CHICAGO (WBBM) — Wet weather at the beginning of the year has led to an increase in skunk sightings across the Chicago area according to a local expert. Steve Sullivan, urban ecology curator at the...
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Scientists Tuck 2,500 Butterfly Caterpillars To Bed For Winter
CHICAGO (CBS) — Scientists and volunteers are spending their time putting 2,500 caterpillars to bed for the winter on the roof of the the Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum in the park of Lincoln Park. As...
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Escape To The Tropics In Chicago
by Amy Bizzarri You don’t have to feel stuck in the cold city this winter. Visit the tropics without having to catch a flight. These four Chicago spots are the perfect tropical pick-me-ups:...
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Making a Scene: The Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum
(credit: Amy Bizzarri) By Amy Bocchetta The Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum 2430 N. Cannon Drive Chicago, Il (773) 755-5100 www.naturemuseum.org Save to foursquare div.vcard div.foursquare > div {...
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Expert: Warm Winter Has Interfered With Squirrel Population
CHICAGO (CBS) — The warm winter that is technically still in progress may spell trouble for baby squirrels. As WBBM Newsradio’s John Cody reports, the squirrels will have to compete for food with...
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Red Admiral Butterfly Population Exploding
CHICAGO (CBS) — If you keep your eyes open wandering Chicagoland, you may see a solitary apple tree or lilac bush being swarmed by butterflies – dozens, possibly over a hundred butterflies at a time....
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4 Dead, 31 Wounded In Shootings This Weekend
UPDATED 06/25/12 11:10 a.m. CHICAGO (CBS) — Two boys – ages 13 and 14 – were among four killed, and at least 31 others were wounded in shootings in Chicago over the weekend. As CBS 2’s Susanna Song...
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Yes, There Are Fewer Squirrels Around This Year
CHICAGO (CBS) — If you haven’t noticed as many squirrels in your yard as usual, you’re not alone. As WBBM Newsradio’s Nick Young reports, there are indeed fewer squirrels around this year, and Steve...
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Best Ways To Celebrate Earth Day 2013 In Chicago
By Megan Horst-Hatch With Earth Day right around the corner on April 22 and warm weather in the air, it’s time to start thinking about how you can help keep the Chicagoland area green. Earth Day is a...
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Wet Weather Brings Resurgence For Fireflies
CHICAGO (CBS) — There’s a good chance your backyard is full of fireflies this summer, which is a big change from last year. WBBM Newsradio’s Steve Miller reports this is peak season in the Chicago area...
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Your Chicago: Judy Istock Butterly Haven
(CBS) – The Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum boasts many must-see sights, from the outdoor nature walk to the “Look In” Lab to the Nature of Eating exhibit. But it’s the Judy Istock Butterfly Haven that...
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Local Author Chronicles Disappearance Of Passenger Pigeon
(CBS) — It was 100 years ago when the passenger pigeon became extinct. WBBM’s Steve Miller spoke with a Chicago author who chronicled the disappearance of the species. “It’s rare when we know when the...
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All The Snow This Winter Could Mean A Boon Of Butterflies In Spring
CHICAGO (CBS) — This winter might have been tough on Chicagoans who had to shovel all that snow, but it’s shaping up as good news for the butterfly population. WBBM Newsradio’s John Cody reports the...
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Best Science Exhibits In Chicago
A great reason to explore science exhibits is their appeal to visitors of all ages who can’t help wondering why or how or what. The following wonderful exhibits feed the curiosity gene with some...
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Nature Museum Offering Free Sunday Admission In October
CHICAGO (AP) — Chicago’s Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum is celebrating its 15th anniversary by offering free admission on Sundays during October. The museum opened its doors in Chicago’s Lincoln Park in...
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Five Must-See Museums In Chicago
World class city that it is, Chicago has the houses of the holy and secular art and artifacts that tell the human story. In addition to the colossal awe-inspiring museums downtown (the Art Institute...
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Chicago Seeing A Boon Of Dragonflies
CHICAGO (CBS) — The dragonfly population in the Chicago area has exploded in recent days, and one local expert said it’s likely tied to the large mosquito population. The dragonflies have been...
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Best Weekend Activities For Seniors In Chicago
Chicago has something for everyone regardless of age or activity level. Here are a few activities seniors and their entire families might enjoy during a weekend about town. (Photo Credit: Chicago’s...
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