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      The Savards, a Quebecois family of four, make their home under the big top touring Cirque du Soleil’s OVO.

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One dad’s love for Morrissey spawns the hippest family band in town.

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    Chicago Italian Playgroup brings Italian-speaking families together

    Started in 2009, the Chicago Italian Playgroup is like any other group of parents who get together... except they do it all while speaking Italian.

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    Lee Hirsch discusses his documentary Bully

    The director talks about bullying, and how to stop it.

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    From toy storage to the dreaded mudroom—you’ve got problems. We’ve got solutions.

  • York Commons, 665 S York St, Elmhurst
    Play time

    It’s summer. Time to step away from the video games, computer and TV. Lucky for you, our roundup of the coolest playgrounds in Chicagoland will have your kids begging to go outside.

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    Join the junior yacht club for a summer of sun, fun and small fashions with big style.

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    The princess party, redefined

    You can throw your little girly girl a party that doesn’t throw up pink—really.

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"Creatures of Light: Nature's Bioluminescence." It's hard to believe the neon green, pink, yellow, orange and blue colors that dominate this exhibition occur naturally ... 9am–5pm, The Field Museum
"Amazon Rising." 9am–5pm, Shedd Aquarium