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Winter 2013

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Dashing through the snow on a sleigh ride

Elizabeth Diffin -
With snow on the ground, it's a great time to try out one of these local farms that offer old-fashioned sleigh rides.
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Deli-diner hybrid in Chicago hits the spot

Megan Murray Elsener -
Eleven City Diner has something for everyone, including healthier options and many gluten-free choices.
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Ice skating rinks in the Chicago area for families

Kristy MacKaben -
Bored with skating 'round and 'round the same old ice rinks? We've got a few suggestions for ice rinks to help you out of that rut.
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Disney exhibit at MSI will thrill fans

Elizabeth Diffin -
If you're a Disney fan, you'll love this new exhibit that explores the works of Walt Disney and even teaches visitors how to draw a Disney character.
Special Needs

Teaching kids with special needs to self-advocate

Liz DeCarlo -
Parents of kids with special needs are so used to advocating for their children that they often forget to teach kids to speak up for themselves.
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Chicago mom and attorney fights for kids with disabilities

Melanie Kalmar -
Micki Moran launched The Child & Family Law Center of the North Shore to help families with special needs.
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Ketogenic Diet offers hope of a seizure-free life to children with epilepsy

Liz DeCarlo -
Research has shown that about one-third of children on the Ketogenic Diet become seizure-free.
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Basketball gives Oak Lawn boy with Down syndrome a chance to be more than special

Holly Simon -
On game day, Nate Simon is just part of a team where the score doesn't matter and the crowd goes wild.
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Art therapy beneficial for kids with ADHD, Asperger’s

Lucy Latourette -
Local centers help children with special needs work on crucial skills through art projects.
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Mom on a mission to help son with rare form of primordial dwarfism

Jerry Davich -
Rita Santana has big hopes for her little boy, Angelo, who was born with Russell-Silver Syndrome.
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