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Beluga Peekachu Dies at Shedd Aquarium After Rescue

Peekachu, a 23-year-old beluga rescued from a shuttered Canadian park as part of an international relocation effort, died suddenly at Shedd Aquarium after bloodwork indicated dehydration; a necropsy will be performed to determine the cause, and the remaining rescued belugas at Shedd are being monitored as the broader rescue operation continues.

1 month ago•Source: Block Club Chicago

NASCAR Skips Chicago Street Race for 2027, Heads to Joliet

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18.63 min•1 month ago

NASCAR Skips Chicago Street Race for 2027, Heads to Joliet

NASCAR will not race on Chicago’s streets in 2027 after the city and the series couldn’t finalize a date; the Grant Park event is replaced by a return to Chicagoland Speedway in Joliet on June 25–27, with officials saying they remain open to a future Chicago return.

via Block Club Chicago

Chicago River Goes Green Again as Plumbers Mark St. Patrick’s Day 2026

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22.7 min•6 months ago

Chicago River Goes Green Again as Plumbers Mark St. Patrick’s Day 2026

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