I'm Bonnie Kenaz-Mara has been a Mama in Chi, IL for 10 years now and it's the most amusing and amazing job she'e ever had. I'm a writer-photographer-potter-painter-actress-animal wrangler-general creatrix and Mama to two amazing kiddos.

Past articles

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Ice Cream Vendors Sunday at Noon at Beat Kitchen
January 7, 2012
Ice Cream Vendors band chiIL treat this week 

Joyful Noise Movie Ticket Preview Give Away
January 7, 2012
We're giving away 80 tickets. Enter through midnight tonight. 

A Christmas Story The Musical Original Interviews And Rehearsal Sneak Peeks
December 14, 2011
Go behind the scenes With ChiIL Mama and check out our original interviews. A Christmas Story The Musical opens tonight at Chicago Theatre.  

A tale of two Nutcrackers: Joffrey Ballet and The House Theatre
December 12, 2011
Joffrey is THE classic Nutcracker. House Theatre's version isn't even a ballet. But they're both worth seeing. 

Video Interview With Founder of New Kiddie Superstore, Wonder
December 3, 2011
Check out ChiIL Mama's video Interview With Chicago Father and Wonder Founder, Shane Christensen 

Video Interview With Tom Arvetis, Adapter of Walk Two Moons Adapting To Fatherhood
December 2, 2011
Video Interview With Tom Arvetis of Adventure Stage, Adapter of Walk Two Moons Adapting To Parenting 3 Little Girls 

Meetup With Illinois Farm Families This Sunday
November 30, 2011
Come have coffee and dessert with the moms who grow your food. 

Bookamania, Book Reviews and Give Aways Too
November 18, 2011
Check out ChiIL Out for 12 upcoming book reviews 7 book give aways and photo filled recaps of Bookamania 2008 to 2010 

ChiTAG-You're It
November 16, 2011
Free passes to Chicago Toy and Game Fair and more, at ChiIL Out today 

Goodnight Moon-Exclusive Video Interview, Free Ticket Give Away & Sneak Peek
October 23, 2011
Goodnight Moon The Musical opening. Check out ChiIL Mama's original video interview.