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Art Institute Lions Return To Posts After Deep-Cleaning, 'Cleaner And Greener Than Ever'

The iconic sculptures are back in place after their first deep cleaning in 21 years.

The museum says the sculptures are "cleaner and greener than ever" after receiving a deep cleaning and a fresh coat of wax.
The museum says the sculptures are "cleaner and greener than ever" after receiving a deep cleaning and a fresh coat of wax. (CBS)

By CBS Chicago Staff:

CHICAGO (CBS) — Did you miss the Art Institute Lions? Of course you did, and we did too.

The bronze lion sculptures are now back on their perches on either side of the museum's front steps, and the museum says they're "cleaner and greener than ever" after receiving a deep cleaning and a fresh coat of wax.

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