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Chicago Trolley by night
One of the best ways to see the city is on the top of a trolley. And the nighttime view is fantastic. Read more...
A safe place to play and learn
The new Salvation Army Ray and Joan Kroc Corps Community Center opens this weekend, bringing one Chicago community a much needed place to play and learn. Read more...
The Beach: Where to go and what to bring
Sara Fisher with her takes on the best beaches in Chicago - with advice of what to bring. Read more...
Freshii restaurants are fun and inexpensive
Alena Murguia discovers Freshii - fast, healthy food. Read more...
Palmer House with the family
Taking your family for an overnight at the Palmer House is like walking through history - with all the modern amenities and technology. Read more...
Wicker Park boutique, Sprout, focused on healthy products
When we think "healthy," we usually think food and exercise. One Chicago business owner wants us to think clothing and mattresses, too. Read more...
Summer Brain Games at MSI Online
The Museum of Science and Industry has produced Summer Brain Games—eight weeks of at-home experiments for families done with no-cost or low-cost items. It's free. And It's online. Read more...
Olly Olly Play Cafe
Pirate ships, thrones, medieval castles and ultra-slippery slides: all fodders for the imagination at Olly Olly Play Cafe. Read more...
