HomeTags2012 July

2012 July

Sample Category Description. ( Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipisicing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. )

Local teen takes the stage at Kidzapalooza

Dan Campana - July 30, 2012

"Kidza" once again brings music to younger crowd this weekend

Wildlife take the gold for true Olympic feats

webpublisherpro - July 27, 2012

Did you know the spittle bug can jump 115 times higher than its body length, or that the beaked whale can hold its breath for 85 minutes? For wild animals strength, speed, agility and endurance mean more than just medals: they are a matter of survival.

A tech guide to the summer Olympics

Sharon Miller Cindrich - July 27, 2012

The best sites and apps to follow all the action in London and to cheer on Team USA.

Take a break at Butterflies and Blooms

Elizabeth Diffin - July 26, 2012

The white tent at the Chicago Botanic Garden is filled with hundreds of live butterflies of various sizes and colorings. Don't miss your chance to see the beautiful new exhibit before it flutters away.

The 5-second rule! Fact or fiction?

- July 18, 2012

Don't eat that! Loyola University Health Systems medical director of the infection prevention and control program dishes on the "5-second rule" even though he's used it, too.

Film festival features international movies for kids

Aurelie Corinthios - July 16, 2012

The International Childrens Film Festival brings your kids a taste of the world in doses they can handle: three to five minute movies.

Come sail away (or at least watch)

Liz DeCarlo - July 12, 2012

July weekends offer lots of chances to see some beautiful sailboats from the end of Navy Pier.

Snow Cone Maker great for hot days

Liz DeCarlo - July 12, 2012

Tired of the hand-cranked snow cone machines that take forever to chop up one cup? We tried out a new electric Snow Cone Maker that we just loved.

Beauty and the Beast: A perfect story told by Chicago Shakespeare Theater

Alena Murguia - July 10, 2012

Chicago Shakespeare Theater uses outstanding voices, swift choreography, dynamic costumes and computer-animated graphics to bring the enchanted world of Belle and Beast to life.

Attractions