Surprisingly, Cookie Monster still requested fans buy him some peanuts and crackerjack rather than cookies.
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Cookie Monster and friends are in town through Saturday to celebrate the program's 50th anniversary. The gang's stop in Chicago is part of a nationwide road trip spanning from coast to coast.
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In addition to the Friendly Confines, Cookie Monster and friends will visit the Art Institute and the Museum of Science and Industry, where they will host a free family festival and stage show on Saturday.
Cookie Monster has been sharing pictures and videos of his visit to Chicago on his Twitter account, @MeCookieMonster.