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Adventures in urban parenting. Follow 12 city parents living, working and raising kids on the potholed streets of Chicago.
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Win a Let's Rock! toy from Playskool
First came the holidays' hottest toy, Let's Rock! Elmo. But now our rockstar Muppet has been joined by two friends, Strummin' Ernie and Singin' Cookie Monster. Best of all, the three play together to form a rockin' tot-friendly band. Three Chicago Parent readers will win one of the toys from Playskool.
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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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Hours: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday-Sunday; 2-4 p.m. Monday.
Birds, fish and turtles are a highlight at this conservatory. Visit the fern room, tropical room and desert room. Kids can also visit the Exploration Station open 10 a.m.-noon on Saturday.
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