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1. Lincoln Park High School-how hard is Honors? IB?

   By ANON422441, January 25, 2013   

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2. Daycare & Preschool for 2yo Spreadsheet: Can you help?

   By Member 23706, September 5, 2012   

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3. If there is a CPS strike, how will you explain it to your kids?

   By Member 9713, September 6, 2012   

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4. Any new intel on McPherson or Peirce?

   By Guest de883...c7a, November 11, 2019   

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5. PSLF - Has anyone actually had their loans forgiven?

   By 312Mom, July 26, 2018   

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6. Tom Hanks and wife have virus!

   By Guest 264fb...cc2, March 12, 2020   

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7. Private schools: What is normal teacher and family turnover?

   By Guest 9cf35...e79, August 19, 2018   

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8. Save the Starbucks on Diversey and Paulina

   By Guest bb702...b8f, December 6, 2018   

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9. Gray Hair

   By Guest 6df25...a66, January 17, 2018   

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10. 8th grade graduation gift for own child - how big do you go?

    By Anonymous , April 24, 2023   

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11. Places to buy "half prepped" foods (like marinated steaks, meatloaves ready to cook, etc)

    By Anonymous , June 2, 2022   

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12. TMI Question about 'roids

    By Anonymous , April 29, 2024   

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13. playgrounds for tweens?

    By Guest 68deb...6f9, March 3, 2021   

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14. What will the school year look like

    By Guest 3890e...b67, August 11, 2020   

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15. Who is in what class - how does this work

    By Guest 18f1c...314, September 3, 2020   

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16. Is CPS expecting families with kids under 12 to stay put over Thanksgiving?

    By Member112591, September 22, 2021   

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17. Overnight camp counselor gift 1 2

    By Anonymous , July 11, 2023   

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18. Corporate culture after work events give me some feedback

    By Anonymous , February 3   

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19. Two Different #COVID19 Pandemics

    By Guest 8e511...8ff, February 5, 2021   

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20. Need a Swimming Pool (outdoors) ?

    By ANON422441, June 22, 2013   

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    • June 25, 2013

21. How did your induction go?

    By ANON412741, June 23, 2013   

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    • August 14, 2013

22. Brainstorming for Labor Day weekend for the best fun ever for our 14 year old son

    By OperaMom, August 30, 2016   

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23. The Boys' Club

    By ANON83038, March 29, 2016   

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24. Reliable College Aged Sitters- Where can I find?

    By Member 33641, March 13, 2016   

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25. Know of any cute local holiday or other plays/performances----please share

    By Member 733, December 5, 2016   

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26. Where to go in FL

    By Member 24126, February 8, 2017   

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27. When did you first give DC peanut butter? 1 2

    By North Center Mom, October 14, 2013   

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28. 21 Letters to Santa lost in the mail! OH NO!!

    By Direct Effect Charities, December 4, 2013   

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29. Puzzled by pensions

    By Member 3058, August 7, 2013   

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30. New to CPS world

    By Member 28095, August 30, 2013   

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31. When is it time to drop the nap?

    By Wicker Park Mom, December 29, 2013   

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32. Moving to Chicago - Please recommend a daycare center

    By Zen Living, June 26, 2014   

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33. Is your 2-year-old DS affectionate?

    By 312Mom, March 26, 2014   

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34. I can't justify getting my hair dyed professionally: How to do it at home?

    By Member 19818, July 13, 2014   

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35. When did you stop the bottle? 1 2

    By Member 22817, February 10, 2014   

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36. Reaching My Autistic Son Through Disney

    By Member 18413, March 8, 2014   

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37. Moms Night Out (MNO) - I am looking to get a group of friends together. Suggestions of something unique? A favorite place?

    By Member137850, October 28, 2015   

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38. Can you buy a car in WI and pay 5.5% sales tax instead of our crazy high tax?

    By Member 35533, November 8, 2015   

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39. WWYD? Lost keys

    By ANON423824, January 3, 2016   

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40. When will CPS elementary school lottery and sees results be posted?

    By Guest 29f2a...c2b, March 3, 2018   

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41. Montessori transition in elementary

    By Guest b1e2c...adb, April 5, 2018   

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42. Top restaurants in Chicago

    By Member 16052, February 2, 2015   

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43. Parochial/Affordable Private/Daycare on the North Side-experience dealing with kids with sensory issues?

    By ANON501658, December 12, 2014   

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44. Amy Kite

    By Member 34482, October 5, 2014   

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45. What's on your bucket list?

    By OperaMom, October 13, 2014   

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46. What time does your 2 y/o wake up?

    By Member 32145, January 9, 2013   

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47. Wilmette preschools

    By Member_32078, July 24, 2012   

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    • June 29, 2013

48. most prestigious elementary and preschools in chicago

    By Member_27336, August 26, 2011   

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49. WBEZ's Linda Lutton reports on the CTU contract as it stands w attachment of actual contract

    By lakeview mom, September 14, 2012   

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50. Please help this mom!

    By Member 31654, October 9, 2012   

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