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Matt in the Morning visits Movement in Lincoln Park to rock climb
8+ hour ago (30+ words) Matt in the Morning visits Movement in Lincoln Park to rock climb'NBC 5 Chicago Matt in the Morning Matt in the Morning visits Movement in Lincoln Park to rock climb...
Chicago Park District promises 'reforms' to summer camp registration, addressing parent frustrations
4+ hour, 50+ min ago (296+ words) The long-standing headache and frustration parents face during Chicago Park District summer day camp registration each year may soon dissipate as the organization says improvement and "reforms" are coming. The registration process, which typically occurs in April, is often competitive…...
New Consumer Reports baby formula tests raise concerns
1+ week, 4+ day ago (18+ words) New Consumer Reports baby formula tests raise concerns'NBC 5 Chicago New Consumer Reports baby formula tests raise concerns...
Frederick Richard is taking his fight to make gymnastics 'cool' to a new front: His uniform
7+ mon, 3+ week ago (1087+ words) Team USA gymnasts Frederick Richard and Paul Juda reflected after not medaling in the individual all-around final on Wednesday. Frederick Richard is taking the fight to make men's gymnastics matter to a new front: his wardrobe. The charismatic 21-year-old Olympic…...
A self-cleaning public restroom is coming to Wicker Park, officials say
1+ mon, 2+ day ago (14+ words) A self-cleaning public restroom is coming to Wicker Park, officials say'NBC 5 Chicago...
Matt Rodrigues lights up the stage as he dances for a great cause
1+ mon, 4+ day ago (15+ words) Matt Rodrigues lights up the stage as he dances for a great cause'NBC 5 Chicago...
What does 'Mogging' mean? Understanding the latest slang word
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (490+ words) Could she also influence teens with her use of slang? But what does "mog" actually mean? Urban Dictionary'defines "mogging" as: "when you get a nasty pump and out-angel another person, making them look little compared to you." If that description…...
Thousands of students mobilize against ICE through walkout protests at several suburban schools
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (418+ words) Students from two west suburban schools walked out of class Tuesday to protest federal immigration operations. NBC Chicago's Christian Farr reports. Thousands of students walked out of several schools across the Chicago area this week to protest federal immigration enforcement…...
Parents give a 6-year-old the birthday gift she really wants: A name change she loves
3+ mon, 3+ day ago (504+ words) Most children approaching their sixth birthday hope for a new toy, a bike or a trip to Disney. The Biddle family, however, is planning a different kind of gift. When their daughter blows out her candles in January, she will…...
Volunteering with children can build character and create lasting family memories
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (1005+ words) 12-year-old Yuvi Agarwal founded the nonprofit Wild Tunes to soothe stressed animals and strengthen bonds between animals and humans When Cami Teacoach's son turned three she set out to find volunteer opportunities they could do together. He made Valentine cards…...