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So, where is my teddy bear? 

It's been a while. Is he tucked into a drawer some place? Or in one of the astonishing number of boxes I have in various storage facilities all over town,

Of the 200 cool places to visit during the two-day Open House Chicago (OHC*) annual architecture event put on by the Chicago Architecture Foundation (CAF) on Oct. 15 and 16, there will be eighteen open in Chicago's West Town Community Area. Six of those are in the Ukrainian Village.

When "foster home" is mentioned, what image comes to mind? A family bringing a child or children into their home? If yes, be ready for an image adjustment.

Considering that Logan Square's Rey and April Colon met in a college writing class and both encouraged their children to be involved in the arts, it is understandable that their offspring might incorporate these skills and talents in their adult lives. But, daughter Kristiana Rae has taken talent added perseverance, hard work, passion and heart too. 

In a world where the number of disasters and tragedies seem to be on the increase, the Boy Scout and Girl Scout mottos "Be prepared!"  are shining beacons for meeting new challenges, according to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). They point to cell phone apps as a way to "be prepared" where ever you are.

Joe Lake, former Wicker Park and Bucktown resident, has physically crossed Chicago's borders to reside in the northwest suburbs, but he is not leaving the city's political scene anytime soon, he said Sat., Feb. 1. 

Climbing temperatures have caused a notice from the Office of emergency Management and Communictions (OEMC) for the next few days.

It has taken 5 years of paperwork and inspections but Ilene Hopkins, a Chicago police officer formerly in the 13th District, is now a mom. Her new daughter waited for her arrival in China and they are U.S.A. bound.

If you are among the those bringing your bicycle to the Police Department bike registration on Sat. June 11, between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m.