Christmas Exhibit Opens At Museum Of Science And Industry
Christmastime is here at the Museum of Science and Industry.
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Christmastime is here at the Museum of Science and Industry.
The coal mine and the U-505 have some new competition at the Museum of Science and Industry, which is now also hosting "Charlie Brown and The Great Exhibit."
From sea jellies to comic strips, the Chicagoland area has a number of fun museum exhibits scheduled for this fall.
This 1890s-era gift from Japan is tucked away behind the Museum of Science and Industry. CBS 2's Kate Sullivan pays a visit.
Mayor Rahm Emanuel says he is excited about a new Cultural Plan being finalized for the City of Chicago.
The city is set to unveil a plan Monday for making Chicago an even greater cultural destination.
Robots for love, war and cleaning your room are all on display at the Museum of Science and Industry for National Robotics Week.
This might be my most favorite museum in Chicago. It doesn't have the stiffness of the Field Museum and everything is hands-on. The museum has done a lot of improvements in the past couple of years to take it beyond the '80s style exhibits into more, flashy 21st century displays. If you haven't been in awhile, it might be time to make a visit back to the largest science center in the Western Hemisphere to enjoy what they have to offer.
Unless you work in the science field, chances are your days of conducting cool experiments are over. Go back to class with "MythBusters: The Explosive Exhibition," which opens March 15 at the Museum of Science and Industry.
It's that day that only comes once every four years, when women are purportedly supposed to propose to men, and when full-grown adults who are actually 28 years old get to celebrate their 7th birthdays.
There aren't enough hours in the day to check out every noteworthy event in Chicago. Check out our quick guide to five can't-miss picks for March.
Officials planning the NATO and G8 summits have launched a campaign to convince Chicago residents that the upcoming meetings will be more than worth the inconvenience they might cause.
A Bulls celebrity spent the day signing autographs for hundreds of children in an early Christmas event the Museum of Science and Industry on Sunday.
You don't have to stray far from home to travel around the world this Christmas. Take a trip around the globe right here via the vibrant and diverse museums and neighborhoods of Chicago.
The Museum of Science and Industry has completed a major exterior restoration project, thanks in part to a $400,000 federal grant.
The second participant in the Museum of Science and Industry's "Month at the Museum" program is wrapping up his 30-day stay.
Visiting Chicago's museums is an enriching experience, but it can be prohibitively expensive. Most area museums schedule free days each year, and Illinois residents can take advantage of extra discounts. Read on for a round up of free days for the rest of 2011 - now you'll know where to go the next time you have an unexpected day off.
The Museum of Science and Industry says there is no doubt you'll be blown away by "the thinks you can think" as you explore the wacky mind of Theodor Seuss Geisel, known to most people as the legendary Dr. Seuss.
A digital media analyst from the Uptown neighborhood will become the second person to spend a month as a full-time resident of the Museum of Science and Industry.
The field has been narrowed down six contestants vying for a chance to live inside the Museum of Science and Industry.
Chicago school students are getting freebies, but they have to earn them.
The third installment of the "Body Worlds" exhibit will close this coming Monday at the Museum of Science and Industry, but the museum will keep the exhibit open for extended hours for anyone who missed it.
The Museum of Science and Industry is now accepting applications again for its second "Month at the Museum" contest.
A woman and a child are hospitalized in good condition after the vehicle they were in plunged into a lagoon near the Museum of Science and Industry Saturday morning in the Hyde Park neighborhood.
The "Month at the Museum" contest is back this year at the Museum of Science and Industry.
Lightfoot said she's relieved to have the Joe Biden drama put to rest.
She was not only the first Black woman in the Senate but also the only African American Senator during her six-year tenure
Left guard Teven Jenkins said he felt like the offense was "ahead of the curve" from where they were last year.
The group traveled to Puerto Rico to network, to learn about the culture, and for some fun in the sun, but it turned into an expensive nightmare.
With 74.4% of registered voters turning up here in Orland Park in 2020, a total of 48% cast their ballots for Mr. Biden, 51% for then-President Trump.
With 74.4% of registered voters turning up here in Orland Park in 2020, a total of 48% cast their ballots for Mr. Biden, 51% for then-President Trump.
President Biden announced Sunday he is dropping his reelection bid in the 2024 presidential race and endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris.
Pritzker has been recognized as a future White House hopeful, but what does President Biden's decision to drop out of the race mean for the governor's political ambitions?
Many Democrats believe Biden's exit from the campaign will improve chances of beating Trump in November.
Pritzker has endorsed Harris to be the new Democratic nominee for the White House after President Biden dropped out of the race and endorsed Harris on Sunday. Pritzker has yet to say if he would be interested in filling a vice presidential role on the 2024 Democratic presidential ticket.
The hike was fueled mainly by the company's Safety Modernization Program to replace nearly 2,000 miles of dangerous, old, deteriorating natural gas pipes.
As of Tuesday evening, a total of five tornadoes had been confirmed in the Chicago area from the storms Monday night and six Sunday night.
The tax is up just 2 cents compared with Sunday. But it is quite a jump compared with the Illinois gas seven years ago.
One third of Chicago's roughly 400 new car dealers are using pen and paper to complete deals.
The family asked CBS 2 for help after they found themselves stuck with random stuff and boxes filling their space—and nowhere else left to turn.
A warning of a Listeria monocytogenes outbreak affecting 12 states, including Pennsylvania, New Jersey and New York, was issued by the CDC Friday afternoon linking infections to sliced meat at deli counters.
Lisa Gee's experience taught her the life-saving importance of organ donations for thousands of patients.
Keisha House said people trust their hairdressers and barbers, and great communication takes place while in those chairs.
The FDA found even some products that claimed to be "sterile" were contaminated.
Under state law, all children living in a high-risk ZIP code must be tested for lead exposure at 12, 24, and 36 months of age.
Bally's took possession of the River West property July 5.
The plant, which was indefinitely idled in February 2023, is expected to reopen next year.
Fiscal Year 2024 saw total cannabis sales exceed $2 billion, which exceeded the figures for Fiscal Years 2023 and 2022.
Kroger owns the Mariano's brand, while Albertsons owns Jewel-Osco.
The DNC arrives at the United Center from Aug. 19-22.
Newhart was an Oak Park native and an alumnus of Saint Ignatius College Prep and Loyola University in Chicago.
Bob Newhart, who starred in the long-running sitcoms "The Bob Newhart Show" and "Newhart," has died at age 94.
Nominations for the 76th annual Emmy Awards were announced Wednesday, with "Shōgun," "The Bear," "Hacks," "Only Murders in the Building" and "Baby Reindeer" all earning multiple major nods. See the full list of nominees for the 2024 ceremony here.
"Big Brother" announced Tuesday the 16 new Houseguests who will move into the "Big Brother" house and, for the first time ever, have the power to vote in a 17th houseguest.
After many people criticized Andress' rendition of the National Anthem online, comparing her with Fergie, the singer says she's going to rehab.
The former mayor said she got to know Kamala Harris during her previous presidential run. The vice president personally reached out to express her condolences following the death of Lightfoot's mother in February.
Experts say Vice President Kamala Harris has a unique opportunity to appeal to undecided voters—but former President Donald Trump does too. Tara Molina reports from Orland Park, where there was a near-even split in the presidential vote in 2020.
Days after a global IT outage that impacted millions of travelers last week, some airlines were still recovering on Monday. Some travelers were still trying to get to their final destination, including a group of students from the south suburbs who have been stranded in Puerto Rico since Friday, an extended stay that's costing them thousands of dollars.
Now-former Sangamon County Sheriff's Deputy Sean Grayson has been fired and charged with murder after the shooting earlier this month. Lauren Victory reports.
The study finds about eight speeding tickets are issued in Chicago per 1,000 drivers.
The video shows the chaotic scene after a sheriff's deputy shot Massey, who is Black, in the face during a tense moment over a pot of water.
Gov. Pritzker, Mayor Johnson and the state's entire Democratic congressional delegation are endorsing Harris to be the party's new nominee for the White House.
President Biden announced Sunday he is dropping his reelection bid in the 2024 presidential race and endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris.
Pritzker has endorsed Harris to be the new Democratic nominee for the White House after President Biden dropped out of the race and endorsed Harris on Sunday. Pritzker has yet to say if he would be interested in filling a vice presidential role on the 2024 Democratic presidential ticket.
Lightfoot said she's relieved to have the Joe Biden drama put to rest.
Former Secret Service agent McCarthy said security for both conventions is now even under more scrutiny since the assassination attempt on former President Trump.
The department has now confirmed they will be providing emergency medical support both inside the secure perimeter that will be going up around the United Center.
Data show the 4th of July has historically been one of the deadliest days of the year.
The former University of Illinois football player had been hired at Aunt Martha's despite having a criminal conviction on his record.
Two battalion chiefs told CBS 2 Investigators said hiring needs to be a priority for the Chicago Fire Department, and they plan to protest their working conditions.
Left guard Teven Jenkins said he felt like the offense was "ahead of the curve" from where they were last year.
Rome Odunze was practicing with the Chicago Bears on Sunday after missing Saturday for personal reasons.
Seth Lugo retired 14 straight batters in his first career complete game as the Kansas City Royals rallied past the Chicago White Sox for a 4-1 win and series sweep on Sunday.
Nico Hoerner doubled and scored the tying run in the ninth inning, then walked with the bases loaded in the 10th to give the Chicago Cubs a 2-1 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks on Sunday.
Corbin Carroll hit a two-run homer and Alek Thomas had a solo shot in Arizona's three-run fifth inning to help the Diamondbacks beat the Chicago Cubs 3-0 on Saturday night for their sixth win in seven games.
Bodycam video of the fatal shooting of Sonya Massey was released Monday afternoon. The video shows the chaotic scene after a sheriff's deputy shot Massey, who is Black, in the face during a tense moment over a pot of water in her home.
Police said the victim had gotten into a fight with the shooter, who shot him in the chest and hip.
But when thieves damaged the AC units, the heat spilled over to inside.
The robber choked the man, hit him in the head with the pliers, and took his cellphone, police said.
No other injuries were reported, police said.
