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Sounds of Summer in Mount Prospect

The Village of Mount Prospect is the place to be this summer to enjoy outstanding live musical performances, delicious food, refreshing beverages and FREE family-fun amusement rides and games. The Village in conjunction with the Chamber of Commerce continues the annual tradition of throwing what has become known as... Read More

WGN & Oaklee’s Family Guide

Fun Family Activities Oaklee’s was thrilled to sit down with Robin Baumgarten and Paul Konrad on the 9am news this morning to chat all about the great family friendly events around town! Read More
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The Top Five Reasons To Send Your Child To Camp

Whether it’s a day camp at your local Y or sleep away camp in the wilderness, one fact is indisputable: Camp is fun. Really, really fun. From the classic marshmallow roasting in front of a crackling fire to challenging ropes courses and exciting field trips with friends, there’s something... Read More
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County & State Fairs:

Whether you like cows or cream puffs, ferris wheels or tractor pulls, there’s something for everyone at the state and county fairs. The fairs originated as a place to learn about the latest agricultural equipment and see the area’s finest livestock and poultry. Today, they’re a great place to... Read More
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15 Things To Do On A Snowy Day

Chicago is no stranger to snow storms, and this winter we haven’t even seen one of the top ten snow storms to hit the area.  When a huge blizzard or just some lake effect fills Chicago land with feet and inches of white stuff, it can be easy to go stir-crazy when school... Read More
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12 tips for the best Halloween party

A little forethought is all it takes for monstrously memorable merrymaking.  Halloween Tricks & Treats Editor-in-Chief Ann Blevins of Better Homes and Gardens gives us the inside scoop on how to throw a kid-friendly monster mash this Halloween. 1. Make clever invites. The way you announce the “what, when, and where”... Read More