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Rosie Colucci, who has taken many of the gifts she's received in her numerous hospital visits and given them to underprivileged kids, is holding a benefit to defray the mounting cost of her medical bills.
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Chicago's a great place to be a kid, and it's also responsible for some of the most enduring and awesome contributions to childhood. After all, candy corn, Lincoln Logs and the Ferris wheel, among other kid-friendly classics, all have their roots here.
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Chicago's museums are world-class, but they don't come cheap. Throw in in parking, special exhibits, and the damage you're bound to do in the gift shop, and it adds up fast. Check out our complete calendar of Museum Free Days.
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