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Going Places 2011 Fall
On the cover: Maya Shah, of Glenview, with her sisters and their mom, Mona, at Morton Arboretum
Where to fall for fall
This weekend is set to be the best time to see fall's grand display. Here are the four best places to see all the color. Read
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High Chairs in the Loop
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Nature in Chicago all year long
Enjoy the cool temps at Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum's Nature Trails exhibit. Read more...
Fall means apple picking
For some, September means fresh, ripe apples and figuring out what to do with those bushel buckets. Read more...
Mom by day, roller derby queen by night
Jen Mayfield is an Elmhurst mom of five who won't be pushed around. Here's why. Read more...
Chicagoland's best doughnuts
There's more than Munchkins to be had in Chicago. We tasted the best just for you. Read more...
Fall from Above: Hancock or Willis
Fall foliage around Chicago for first-timers
This weekend is set to be the best time to see fall's grand display. Here are the four best places to see all the color. Read more...
A bite of Chicago's pizza scene
A Chicago pizza tour is a tasty way to eat your way through a piece of Chicago history. Read more...
A bit of Mexico in the city
Los Comales in Pilsen features authentic Mexican food everyone in your family will love. Read more...
A world record of Jack-o-lanterns
The Great Highwood Pumpkinfest is collecting Jack-o-lanterns to set the Guinness record, currently at 30,128. Read more...
Your Guide to Gourds
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