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  • Woodstock is known for its charming downtown, its historic Woodstock Opera House, and a movie called ''Groundhog Day.'
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  • David Murphy says teaching kids to use sunscreen is good parenting.
  • In addition to toiletries and swimsuits, Pediatric Sun Protective Foundation is urging Chicago parents to pack protective sun wear for their kids when heading to the beach or pool this summer.
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  • The Chicago Park District is teaming with North Face to encourage families to participate in outdoor activity. Chicago is one of 13 cities offering urban camping events in conjunction with the Explore Your Parks program.
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  • The Chicago Park District is teaming with North Face to encourage families to participate in outdoor activity. Chicago is one of 13 cities offering urban camping events in conjunction with the Explore Your Parks program.
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  • Crosstown Classic Burgers at Poag Mahone's benefit Chicago charities
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  • Crosstown Classic Burgers at Poag Mahone's benefit Chicago charities
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  • Soon enough, school lets out for the summer, and so parents are now figuring out how to keep their kids entertained.
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  • Soon enough, school lets out for the summer, and so parents are now figuring out how to keep their kids entertained.
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  • Soon enough, school lets out for the summer, and so parents are now figuring out how to keep their kids entertained.
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  • On Saturday and Sunday, May 18 and 29, 2013, hundreds of participants will be part of the Tough Mudder race. Some wounded service members will be among those competing.
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  • On Saturday and Sunday, May 18 and 29, 2013, hundreds of participants will be part of the Tough Mudder race. Some wounded service members will be among those competing.
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  • 10,000 Maniacs are on tour promoting their newest CD release ''Music From the Motion Picture.''
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  • Home to 90,000 people, Waukegan in Lake County, Ill., is the fifth largest city on Lake Michigan's western shore.
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  • When it comes to getting the best travel deal, those who book early save the most.
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  • On this frost-free date for the Chicago area, gardening expert Jennifer Brennan of Chalet Nursery shares some tips.
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  • Actress Jaclyn Smith launched six new collections of outdoor patio sets at Kmart, as she loves entertaining her family and friends.
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  • Steve J. Bernas, President & CEO of the Better Business Bureau, has tips for Mother's Day shopping and avoiding hidden resort fees.
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  • The spring planting season has begun!
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  • Wake Up! Waltz, a monthlong dance series, appears on the rooftops of three Chicago neighborhoods through June 7 to the delight of morning commuters and pedestrian traffic.
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  • Studies show most people do not get the recommended amount of Vitamin D in their diets.
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  • Eighteen suburban school boards -- mostly of districts in the Fox Valley and stretching from Algonquin to Naperville -- emphatically said "no" to allowing a virtual charter school to form within their borders.
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  • The El Valor organization is celebrating its 40th anniversary, and it's celebrating with a special dinner on May 15, 2013.
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  • This Mother's Day, why not start the day out on a sweet note with a personalized cupcake? Depending on your skill level, you can decorate it in great ways.
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  • This Sunday, on Mother's Day, thousands of women in faith communities throughout Chicago will promise to each other to get mammograms and raise awareness for the breast cancer health disparity facing African-American women.
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  • ABC7's Phil Schwarz heads west to Wheaton, home to Cantigny Park, the DuPage County Historical Museum, and Wheaton College.
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  • File image of a youth baseball player.
  • Studies show that young baseball players, especially pitchers, who overuse their throwing arm by practicing too much and pitching too many innings may significantly harm the developing muscles and bones in the shoulders of young ball players.
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  • Many women feel meeting "Mr. Right" is now more difficult than ever.
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  • We've all been trained to spot fat and calories in our quests for healthier eating habits.
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  • Walk MS takes place at 11 locations around Illinois Sunday.
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  • It wasn't a bomb blast, but a nearly fatal bout of Legionnaires' disease that led to the amputations of Kent Carson's left arm and both legs last year.
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  • Despite the constantly returning cold temperatures, it is spring. And that means it's time to start planting.
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  • Through Saturday, May 4, 2013, you can have the chance to watch celebrities, scientists, politicians and activists share their success stories at the annual TEDxMidwest conference.
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  • You know the saying: Eat, drink and be merry! This certainly rings very true for Cinco de Mayo. So why not plan a get-together for the whole family?
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  • This weekend, many Chicagoans will head out of the city for a slice of southern hospitality and to witness one of the most spectacular sporting events of the year: The Kentucky Derby.
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  • Bark in the Park is The Anti-Cruelty Society's 19th annual 5k/3.2 mile run (for people) walk (with or without your dog) to raise funds and awareness for The Anti-Cruelty Society, Chicago's oldest and largest, private, open-admission humane society
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  • Home to U.S. Route 66, the Chicagoland Speedway, and Star Wars Days, Joliet is the fourth largest city in Illinois.
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  • Chicago's rental season is here. More than half of all leases in Chicago start on either May 1st or October 1st.
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  • The Ride Janie Ride 2013 motorcycle run will be held Sunday, May 5, 2013 to benefit three children from the Chicago area with a blood cancer.
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  • A variety of thought provoking plays and entertaining musicals are among the many offerings right now in Chicago's theatre scene.
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  • Chicago House, the leader in housing and supportive services for people affected by HIV and AIDS is back with its biggest fundraising event of the year.
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  • Gilt editors share their top picks for the season's must haves.
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  • Lindsay Pinchuk from Bump Club and Beyond has some ideas for great Mother's Day gifts- from relaxing breaks and rejuvenating massages, to meaningful jewelry and the perfect bag.
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  • Through Sunday, April 28, 2013, the Chicago Comic & Entertainment Expo (C2E2) is showcasing the latest from the worlds of comics, movies and television.
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  • Dual language programs in suburban schools are becoming more common as educators and parents recognize the benefits of bilingualism stretch beyond communication.
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  • Catholic Charities hosts the 22nd Annual Blossoms of Hope Brunch Sunday to support the Loving Outreach to Survivors of Suicide (LOSS) and help spread suicide awareness in the Chicagoland area.
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  • Tool allows customers to explore travel alternatives; Red Line Ambassadors will answer questions at stations
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  • We begin in Aurora where the Fox Valley Park District is hosting a Lego Bash at Blackberry Farm. There'll be Lego displays and a complimentary train ride around Lake Gregory.
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  • A familiar face was back in Chicago to help with a good cause Saturday.
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  • On Saturday, May 4, 2013, thousands of people are expected to participate in the 16th Annual Run/ Walk to Break the Silence on Ovarian Cancer.
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  • Throughout April, high school seniors across the Chicago area are learning which colleges have accepted them for the fall. That means it's on to step two: figuring out how to pay for college.
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