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ChicagoShedd Aquarium says two rescued belugas had long-term nutritional problems before they diedShedd Aquarium released necropsy findings Monday on Osiris and Caspian, two of the 10 belugas moved from Marineland in Canada this summer. Both had depleted fat reserves and abnormal organs, consistent with long-term nutritional and caloric deficiencies. The aquarium said neither necropsy found a single, definitive cause of death.Today’s editionRead

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From Telemundo Chicago, WGN Radio and 2 more newsrooms, gathered by 6AM News, 6AM City’s local news service, in the last two days.

  1. Telemundo Chicago1 hour ago

    ¿Dónde votar y a qué hora cierran los centros electorales en Illinois?

    Si aún no has ejercido tu derecho en las elecciones de medio termino en EEUU, aún puedes hacerlo. Aquí lo que necesitas saber.

  2. WGN Radio1 hour ago

    Howard Tullman: AI being used in the workplace

    Howard Tullman, American entrepreneur, venture capitalist, educator, writer, lecturer, and art collector, joins Lisa Dent to discuss his latest article.

  3. Secret Chicago1 hour ago

    Escapada de fin de semana de invierno desde Chicago: este parque estatal de Indiana tiene una pista de trineo de un cuarto de milla, a solo 3 horas del centro de la ciudad

    El Parque Estatal Pokagon, en Angola (Indiana), cuenta con una pista de trineo de casi 100 años de antigüedad, con una pista refrigerada y un desnivel de 90 pies.

  4. The TRiiBE2 hours ago

    Remembering Michelle Morales, a movement builder who led with love and backbone

    Michelle Morales, president of Woods Fund Chicago, became an ancestor on Oct. 22.

In brief

The short notes of 5AM Evanston’s last two editions. Open one to read it, with its sources.

  • BearsThe Bears beat the Seahawks 34-17 Monday night in Seattle to improve to 6-2.

    The Bears beat the Seahawks 34-17 Monday night in Seattle to improve to 6-2. D'Andre Swift rushed for three touchdowns, giving him 10 this season and making him the first Bears running back with 10 or more since Raymont Harris in 1997. Next up is Tampa Bay on Sun., Nov. 8 at Soldier Field, WGN Radio reports.

    Around Illinois · Today’s editionSources: FOX Illinois, NBC 5 Chicago, WGN Radio

  • NutcrackerThe Joffrey Ballet's The Nutcracker returns to the Lyric Opera House Dec.

    The Joffrey Ballet's The Nutcracker returns to the Lyric Opera House Dec. 4-27 with refreshed projections of the 1893 World's Columbian Exposition. Designer Daniel Brodie has reimagined the visuals for the first time since the 2016 world premiere.

    Around Illinois · Today’s editionSource: Chicago Star Media