Chicago heralds the Lunar New Year, marking the beginning of the Year of the Snake. People cheer as a lion dance is performed in the Lunar New Year parade in Chinatown on Feb. 9, 2025. (Eileen T.

CHICAGO (CBS) -- Wednesday marked the Lunar New Year and the beginning of the year of the snake, and the Field Museum of Natural History figured it made for a fitting time to talk about snakes. But ...

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On Saturday, Chicago’s Chinatown kicked off its Chinese New Year festivities with plenty of color, creativity and cheer. Local community organizations, politicians and residents gathered at West ...