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VIDEO: Go behind the scenes at Buckingham Fountain
Built in 1927, the Buckingham is still running smoothly today. We wanted to know how, so the Park District invited us to come take a look. Read more...
Catching up with Disney Channel's Debby Ryan in Chicago
We caught up with "The Suite Life on Deck" star to talk about keeping our waterways clean, how she liked Chicago, and what to expect from Season 3. Read more...
McDonald's recall of Shrek glasses puts safety spotlight on cadmium
You probably haven't thought about cadmium since 10th-grade chemistry, but a string of toy recalls -- most recently, 12 million "Shrek"-themed drinking glasses -- is putting this metal in the safety hot seat. Read more...
The 29 things great teachers do
Do you get a warm, fuzzy feeling when you meet your child's teacher? It might be more important than you think. Read more...
5 Questions with ... family man, celebrity do-gooder and rock star Greg Grunberg
Greg Grunberg, the national face of the epilepsy movement, is a husband, father of three, and as it turns out, a truly charming interview. Read more...
It's a long season for families with split Cubs-Sox baseball loyalties
She's Cubs, he's Sox. Can Chicago's crosstown fans keep the peace during baseball season? Read more...
The new Chicago sight guaranteed to scare the bejeezus out of your kids
The newest addition to Chicago's public art scene will either scare the heck out of your kids or inspire them to a career as an opthamologist. Read more...
