"2024 Total Solar Eclipse Graces Illinois and Indiana Skies, Partial View in Chicago"

A solar eclipse will be visible in Chicago and parts of Illinois on Monday, with the city experiencing a partial eclipse and Carbondale in the path of totality. Amtrak trains are operating on modified schedules to accommodate eclipse viewers, and various events and watch parties are planned across the state. The Adler Planetarium in Chicago will host a viewing party, while the Pullman National Historical Park and other locations will also offer eclipse viewing opportunities. Special precautions, such as wearing solar-viewing glasses, are necessary to protect eyes during the event.