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Melissa Shin

What’s the City’s Oldest Captive Animal?
By Melissa Shin
Now that the Shedd Aquarium’s lungfish Granddad has died, find out what animal currently holds the title. Read more
Four Things You Might Not Know About Fermilab
By Melissa Shin
The Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory in Batavia turns 50 this year and celebrates with a family day on February 12. Read more
We Know Lake View Is the Booziest Neighborhood, But What's the Most Sober One?
By Melissa Shin
Socioeconomics (and a genetic difference) could be the culprits. Read more
Your Congress Reps Are Hearing a Lot More From You Lately
By Melissa Shin and Madeline Kaufman
Most Chicago-area offices have seen an uptick in contacts since the election. Here's what people are calling about, and how best to reach your representative. Read more
If Trump's Unworthy of a Chicago Street Sign, Who Else Should Get Cut?
By Melissa Shin
City Council thinks the GOP nominee's name should be stripped from its brown street sign. But Trump isn't the only controversial name out there. Read more
All Your Burning Questions About CTA's New Plastic Seats, Answered
By Melissa Shin and Whet Moser
CTA started testing the plastic seats in May. If we make the switch, we'll be joining an industry-wide trend away from fabric—but will it make us cleaner? Read more
Joe Swanberg's Favorite Chicago Things, as Guessed from Blatant Plugs in Easy
By Melissa Shin
Did ya hear, the new Netflix show "Easy" was filmed in Chicago? Read more
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