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Bob Cushman

Talking to Your Pediatrician: Product Safety

We recognize one of the most important relationships for a family with young children is their relationship with their child’s pediatrician. Caregivers should feel comfortable openly discussing their concerns with their child’s pediatrician – from health questions to issues of safe sleep and product safety. Although families often have... Read More
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Halloween Events and Festivals 2017

Article provided by the Daily Herald. This weekend Scarecrow Trail: 7 a.m. to sunset daily through Tuesday, Oct. 31, at the Morton Arboretum, 4100 Route 53, Lisle. Nature-themed scarecrows created by local Scout troops. $9-$14. mortonarb.org. Cosley Zoo’s Pumpkin Fest: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily through Tuesday, Oct. 31,... Read More
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Friday Fun Five October 13, 2017

Here are our top five favorite events for you and your family to enjoy this weekend! Get out there and make some memories! For more great family events, see Oaklee’s Digital Edition, or search our calendar of events!       Win tickets to Disney Live! Mickie & Minnie’s... Read More
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Friday Fun Five October 6, 2017

Here are our top five favorite events for you and your family to enjoy this weekend! Get out there and make some memories! For more great family events, see Oaklee’s Digital Edition, or search our calendar of events!       Autumn Drive October 21-22 in Woodstock Autumn Drive... Read More
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Friday Fun Five September 29, 2017

Here are our top five favorite events for you and your family to enjoy this weekend! Get out there and make some memories! For more great family events, see Oaklee’s Digital Edition, or search our calendar of events!       Fall Family Fun Fest – Triton College September... Read More
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Friday Fun Five September 22, 2017

Here are our top five favorite events for you and your family to enjoy this weekend! Get out there and make some memories! For more great family events, see Oaklee’s Digital Edition, or search our calendar of events!       Western Ave School PTO Clothing and Toy Sale... Read More
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Friday Fun Five September 15, 2017

Here are our top five favorite events for you and your family to enjoy this weekend! Get out there and make some memories! For more great family events, see Oaklee’s Digital Edition, or search our calendar of events!       Touch a Truck – Blackberry Farm September 15... Read More
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What You Need to Know About Children’s Product Recalls

Oaklee’s guest post by Carson Gaffney, Program Associate for Kids In Danger, a Chicago-based nonprofit dedicated to improving children’s product safety.  Recall FAQ: Everything you need to know about children’s product recalls Product recalls are one public safety tool used to get and keep dangerous products out of consumers’ homes. But what... Read More
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Friday Fun Five September 8, 2017

Here are our top five favorite events for you and your family to enjoy this weekend! Get out there and make some memories! For more great family events, see Oaklee’s Digital Edition, or search our calendar of events!         Firezone Drop In September 8,11,15,18,22 in Schaumburg... Read More
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Friday Fun Five September 1, 2017

Here are our top five favorite events for you and your family to enjoy this weekend! Get out there and make some memories! For more great family events, see Oaklee’s Digital Edition, or search our calendar of events!       Septemberfest September 2-4 in Schaumburg The festival features... Read More
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Taylor Family YMCA offer the Adventure Guides

Article provided by the Daily Herald. For all dads out there who struggle to balance work and family time, spending quality time with their kids can become quite a challenge. Thankfully the Taylor Family YMCA offer the Adventure Guides and Adventure Princess programs to help connect dads with their children.... Read More
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5 things to do this weekend

Article provided by the Daily Herald. From Wizard World in Rosemont to the Naperville Wine Festival to Venetian Night, it’s another busy weekend in the suburbs. Here are five ways to make the most of it. For other ideas, see dailyherald.com/calendar. Fan-tastic fun Meet up with celebrities like John Cusack,... Read More
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Friday Fun Five August 25, 2017

Here are our top five favorite events for you and your family to enjoy this weekend! Get out there and make some memories! For more great family events, see Oaklee’s Digital Edition, or search our calendar of events!       Family Night Golf – Glenview Prairie Club August... Read More
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Riverdance

The 20th Anniversary World Tour of “Riverdance” is wending its way back to the suburbs for a three-performance run at the Rosemont Theatre. The percussive Celtic dance revue plays 8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 23, and 2 and 8 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 24. Tickets go on sale at 10 a.m.... Read More
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Friday Fun Five August 18, 2017

Here are our top five favorite events for you and your family to enjoy this weekend! Get out there and make some memories! For more great family events, see Oaklee’s Digital Edition, or search our calendar of events!       Fridays on the Green August 18 in Mount... Read More
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Chicago’s Air and Water Show

Article provided by the Daily Herald. “There is no sport equal to that which aviators enjoy while being carried through the air on great white wings.” The weather is expected to be warm, but there may be a lot of “goose bumps” on beachgoers’ arms when the 59th Annual Chicago... Read More
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Where to See the Solar Eclipse on Monday

Article provided by the Daily Herald. The celebration of the summer will honor a rare celestial event. On Monday, Aug. 21, a total solar eclipse will be visible in parts of the United States for the first time since 1979. In celebration, the Adler Planetarium in Chicago is throwing a... Read More
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Friday Fun Five August 11, 2017

Here are our top five favorite events for you and your family to enjoy this weekend! Get out there and make some memories! For more great family events, see Oaklee’s Digital Edition, or search our calendar of events!       Lumen Optical to Provide Free Eye Exams to... Read More
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130th Annual Sandwich Fair

The 130th annual Sandwich Fair takes place at the beautiful Sandwich Fairgrounds starting Wednesday September 6th thru Sunday September 10th. Loads of fun, food and entertainment all 5 days of the fair. Harness racing, lumberjack shows, livestock judging, culinary competitions, commercial exhibits and even melodramas just to name a... Read More
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August Fairs & festivals

45th Annual Gurnee Days: 10 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 11; 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 12; and 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 13, at Viking Park and band shell, 4374 Old Grand Ave., Gurnee. Music from Gina Glocksen Band at 7:30 p.m. Friday... Read More
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Friday Fun Five August 4, 2017

Here are our top five favorite events for you and your family to enjoy this weekend! Get out there and make some memories! For more great family events, see Oaklee’s Digital Edition, or search our calendar of events!       Space Day – Pirates Cove Theme Park August... Read More
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Friday Fun Five July 28, 2017

Here are our top five favorite events for you and your family to enjoy this weekend! Get out there and make some memories! For more great family events, see Oaklee’s Digital Edition, or search our calendar of events!       Disney’s Aladdin – Cadillac Palace Theatre July 28... Read More
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Friday Fun Five July 21, 2017

Here are our top five favorite events for you and your family to enjoy this weekend! Get out there and make some memories! For more great family events, see Oaklee’s Digital Edition, or search our calendar of events!       149th Annual Kane County Fair July 20 –... Read More
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Friday Fun Five July 14, 2017

Here are our top five favorite events for you and your family to enjoy this weekend! Get out there and make some memories! For more great family events, see Oaklee’s Digital Edition, or search our calendar of events!       Taste of Westmont July 14 – 16 in... Read More
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Friday Fun Five July 7, 2017

Here are our top five favorite events for you and your family to enjoy this weekend! Get out there and make some memories! For more great family events, see Oaklee’s Digital Edition, or search our calendar of events!       Fridays on the Green July 7 in Mount... Read More
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Kane County Fair for Summer Fun

Make it a summer to remember at the 149th Annual Kane County Fair on Thursday, July 20 through Sunday, July 23, 2017 at the Kane County Fairgrounds in St. Charles. It’s four days of fun-filled experiences, live music, grandstand thrills, unlimited carnival rides, 4-H pride and competitions, and favorite... Read More
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Friday Fun Five June 30, 2017

Here are our top five favorite events for you and your family to enjoy this weekend! Get out there and make some memories! For more great family events, see Oaklee’s Digital Edition, or search our calendar of events!       Frontier Days June 30 to July 4 in... Read More
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June Fairs and Festivals

Article provided by the Daily Herald. This weekend Geneva Swedish Days: 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday, June 23-24, and 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday, June 25, at Third and State streets, Geneva. Music, carnival, Kids’ Day, Grand Parade, Sweden Väst, “Geneva’s Got Talent” music competition,... Read More
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Friday Fun Five June 23, 2017

Here are our top five favorite events for you and your family to enjoy this weekend! Get out there and make some memories! For more great family events, see Oaklee’s Digital Edition, or search our calendar of events!       World War II Day – Elk Grove Park... Read More
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Family Fun Mini-Golf Courses in Chicagoland

Swing your way into summer fun with these miniature golf courses. It’s the perfect way to have some fun family competition and enjoy the outdoors. Many of the locations also have batting cages and other fun. We even have some glow-in-the-dark golf facilities for when the weather drives you... Read More
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4th of July Fireworks 2017

Fireworks are our favorite part of the 4th of July, along with barbecues, bike parades, and waving the flag. There are so many festivals and activities to choose from on the holiday weekend. June 30 Cary Dusk Friday, June 30, at Cary Summer Celebration, Lions Park, 1200 Silver Lake... Read More
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Friday Fun Five June 16, 2017

Here are our top five favorite events for you and your family to enjoy this weekend! Get out there and make some memories! For more great family events, see Oaklee’s Digital Edition, or search our calendar of events!       Taste of Des Plaines June 16 – 17... Read More