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Winter 2012

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Build Your Own Backyard Ice Rink

Kathy Woods -
Building your own backyard ice rink is easy, with or without snow on the ground.
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Roots Handmade Pizza in Wicker Park offers Quad Cities taste and charm

Megan Murray Elsener -
Established restaurant duo opens family restaurant where kids can watch their pizza being made and play with raw dough.
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The benefits of involving your kids in martial arts

Bronwyn Soell -
Participating in martial arts can help kids learn skills and values that will last a lifetime.
Guides

A family guide to downtown La Grange

Bronwyn Soell -
Delicious brunch, comic books and old-fashioned charm await you in this western suburb of Chicago.
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Urban issues take center stage in two Chicago performances

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Chicago physician pens play for teens addressing victims of violence.
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Fine dining for kids in Chicago at Crosby’s Kitchen

Danielle Braff -
In the world of kid-friendly restaurants, Crosby's Kitchen is about as close to Alinea as we'll ever get. And that's fine with us.
Travel

Tweens ski for free in Idaho

Cindy Richards -
Kids ski for free at most of the state's ski areas, making a winter trip more affordable for families.
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Northern Michigan is full of winter fun for families

Cindy Richards -
Families will find plenty to do during a winter trip to Michigan.
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Wisconsin: short drive, good skiing for families

Cindy Richards -
Our neighbor to the north boasts 30 downhill ski and snowboard areas. There's sure to be at least one that fits your family's skills and needs.
Things to Do

Thousands of jolly runners join together for Santa Hustle 2012 in Chicago

Liz DeCarlo -
Register now to run, walk or volunteer in the 4th Annual race down the lakeshore.
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Family-friendly holiday fun in Chicago: The best things to do this season

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Make the season even brighter with these kid-friendly holiday happenings the whole family will love.
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Your guide to kid-friendly holiday events in Chicago this weekend

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Chicago families can experience the Nutcracker Magical Christmas Ballet on Sunday along with holiday workshops and outdoor events across the Chicago area, giving kids...
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Chicago Public Schools finds buyers for three vacant schools

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Where to find Chicagoland’s most thrilling sledding hills

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Discover the best sledding hills in Chicagoland for family winter fun, from thrilling slopes to kid-friendly spots perfect for all ages.
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