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KidsWork has child-size fun

September 2, 2009

The first thing you notice when you walk into the new KidsWork Childrens Museum is how open and bright it is.

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African fest offers worldly view

September 2, 2009

Chicago is full of culture, but you dont have to be all grown up to appreciate and experience it.

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Fab finds at the fairgrounds

September 2, 2009

With todays economy, visiting flea markets and garage sales has become a great way to find deals.

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History unwrapped at mummy museums

September 2, 2009

Unwrap the mysteries of ancient Egypt by setting off to discover some of Chicagos very own mummies.

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Steps to the presidency

September 2, 2009

Teach your kids a little bit about history in the making by tracing the hometown roots of President Barack Obama.

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Eating around the world in Chicago

September 2, 2009

If youre tired of the old standbys of pizza and burger joints, try taking your family on an ethnic adventure by visiting some of Chicagos restaurants, which represent just about every ethnic group.

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Night at the museum, Chicago-style

September 2, 2009

If your kids have watched the two "Night at the Museum" movies, they may be interested in having their own overnight experience at a local museum.

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Visit history in Michigan

September 1, 2009

Eight days by stage coach from Chicago–or these days just five hours by the trusted family Ford–lands

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Switching schools, household overcrowding as family and friends pool resources and crumbling social support systems are other pitfalls threatening to swallow up children who have lost their homes in the foreclosure crisis, which promises to get worse before it gets better.

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