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Summer 2011

Disney World on the cheap for Chicago families

Amy Bizzarri -
The happiest place on earth comes with a price, but plan ahead and you’ll save a few dollars.

Illinois railway museum puts train-crazy kids in the conductors seat

Gloria Mitchell -
There’s nothing like the toot of a train whistle to put you in the mood for adventure, and the Illinois Railway Museum in Union offers just the ticket.

bringing pinnochio to life PUBLISH LATE JUNE

Alena Murguia -
When Chicago Shakespeare Theater premieres "The Adventures of Pinocchio" as part of its Family Series this summer, you won't find a stage version...

Build a robot at C A Robot factory

Liz DeCarlo -
While kids are messing around with LEGOs and building robots, they're also learning math, physics, engineering and science.

All-Inclusive Family Fun in Florida

Elizabeth Diffin -
Club Med Sandpiper Bay provides vacation activities for adults and kids alike.

The Choo-Choo in Des Plaines for train-crazy kids

Elizabeth Diffin -
We brought a train-crazy toddler to The Choo-Choo, a Des Plaines diner where the locomotive is king.

“Whales” makes a splash at Field Museum in Chicago

Liz DeCarlo -
Kids can listen to whale songs, create their own dolphin and "dive" underwater to hunt squid at Field's newest exhibit.
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Fireside vegetarian chilaquiles

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Bring some fiesta to your fireside evening with this veggie-friendly dish.
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Chorizo breakfast casserole

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Ingredients Nonstick cooking spray 6 eggs 1/2 pound precooked chorizo 1/2 package Monterey jack cheese 4 slices bread Salt and pepper Directions Spray pot with cooking oil. Tear bread into 1- inch pieces...
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Campfire quiche lorraine

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This dish might have a fancy name.
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