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Halloween Day fun for toddlers and preschoolers

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Enjoy morning and day activities with your youngster on Halloween.
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Scary Chicago haunts for all ages

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Fun for ghouls and goblins—young and old!
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30 items (that aren’t books) you can check out at Chicagoland libraries

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Almost as fun as story time!
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Free Halloween events for kids in Chicagoland

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Read our picks of spooktacular fun!
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Best family fests in September around Chicagoland

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Fall fun for all!
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9 Labor Day weekend fests for Chicagoland families

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Bid summer a fond farewell.
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Chicago-area moms help kids find answers with Puberty Potluck

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12 back-to-school books perfect for preschoolers and kindergartners

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Prep littles for school!
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7 back-to-school books for elementary schoolers

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Get ready for a new school year.
Things to Do

Mom in the spotlight: Ms. Illinois 2019 LaTanya Morris

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Positive power of second chances
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