Lurie Children's Hospital patients, staff pick name for Shedd penguin

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Monday, April 25, 2016
Diego
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CHICAGO (WLS) -- He was known as Chick 23.



But now, the baby rockhopper penguin, who lives at Shedd Aquarium, now goes by Diego.



He was named via a vote by patients, volunteers and staff at Lurie Children's Hospital in Chicago.



The other choices included Dawson, Lennox and Javier.


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