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	Children & Vikings & Dragons, Oh My! West LoopKids and animatronics go together like dragons and Vikings. They've come a long way since I was a wee one fascinated by the Country Bear Jamboree at King's Island and Abraham Lincoln at Disney World...
	Cooling off at Pulaski Park If you are looking for a great place to cool off, Pulaski Park is the perfect place to go. Since the beginning of summer I had been hearing a lot of buzz about Pulaski's water playground, and decided...
	Zanies Comedy Club Celebrates Grand Opening in Rosemont RosemontGet your laugh on at the new Zanies Comedy Club in Rosemont! Their grand opening celebration was last Friday with a ribbon-cutting ceremony along with free admission to their shows on July 6 and 7...
	Driving, Parking, and Traveling Tips for The Taste of Chicago Grant Park \| Museum CampusParking is brutal. There’s no two ways about it. Street parking, which is usually hard to find in the area, is nonexistent during Taste of Chicago. There are some nearby lots, but they cost a pretty...
	"Pic" a Peck of Blueberries: Blueberry Farm Visit for Chicago Photography Center When I was a kid we used to visit U-Pick-It farms. I've got fond memories of those trips, especially the taste of the fresh, ripe fruit that I picked myself. I hadn't hit my shutterbug days yet, but...
	Cooking Demonstrations by Chicago's Top Chefs at Taste Of Chicago Grant Park \| Museum CampusTaste of Chicago is a lot different this year. It's shorter and you have to pay for concert seating now. One thing that's remained the same is Dominick's Cooking Corner. Every day chefs, experts and...
	Batter Up at Texas de Brazil River NorthYou may never be served a pitch by a Major League Baseball player, but you can be served dinner! The Chicago White Sox players' wives are hosting their annual White Sox Celebrity Server Event at...
	You'll Say Yes To This Film Fest: James Bond 50th Anniversary at Music Box Lakeview It's been half a century since Sean Connery brought 007 to life in "Dr. No". This weekend the Music Box Theatre is celebrating with the James Bond 50th Anniversary film festival. You can see four of...
	Dogs Take the Catwalk at Rockit Burger Bar WrigleyvilleBreak out your wolf whistle, because Rockit Burger Bar's hosting a doggie fashion show! On June 20th ten pretty pooches will strut their stuff sporting fashions from Tails In The City. If one is just...
	Save 25% on Odyssey Champagne Dinner Cruises Magnificent Mile \| StreetervilleThe Odyssey is the largest cruise vessel on Lake Michigan. They offer dining and dancing and the best views of Chicago available - from the lake! Book a cruise from now through July 1 with code...