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Sweet summer treats
25 of the tastiest, coolest, creamiest, sickest, brain-freeziest warm weather treats Chicago has to offer. Fingers crossed for a hot summer.
Training day | Union Pacific North line
Ride Metra from downtown Chicago to Kenosha for stop after stop of family fun.
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Sweet summer treats
25 of the tastiest, coolest, creamiest, sickest, brain-freeziest warm weather treats Chicago has to offer. Fingers crossed for a hot summer.
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Your perfect family picnic
What to get and where to load up for alfresco appetites.
Island clopping
Your family won’t miss the car while hoofing it around Michigan’s Mackinac Island by carriage.
Recycling in Chicago
Blue carts cometh. Until then, here’s how to sort out your recycling options.
Summer camps guide | 2012
Choose from more than 100 kid-tastic camps in our 2012 guide.
Blackstone Bikes’ mentorship program steers kids right
The South Side shop offers homework help and mechanic apprenticeships.
Can't-miss stories
Icky, sticky, slimy, sour
“Gross-out” candy can be a fun novelty buy, but whether it’s good enough to eat is another story.
Fix your space
From toy storage to the dreaded mudroom—you’ve got problems. We’ve got solutions.
Green screen
Enjoy the great outdoors while taking in a family flick.
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