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Chicago artists craft new life for old book covers

Chicago artists craft new life for old book covers
The final chapter for many books may be less than glamorous — molding away on a basement bookshelf, or tossed into a trash bin. But three Chicago artists are bringing new life to old books, reusing them or their beautiful covers for wall art, purses and even clocks.

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Museum of Science and Industry: a colossal experience in Chicago

Museum of Science and Industry: a colossal experience in Chicago
See bay chicks hatch, study the cockpit of a 727, journey into a working coal mine and board a World War II submarine — all under one roof at Chicago’s Museum of Science and Industry.

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Symphony Center/orchestra: a classic combo

Symphony Center/orchestra: a classic combo
Symphony Center offers two Chicago attractions in one visit — one architectural, one musical. Daniel Burnham, one of the city's most notable architects, designed the Beaux Arts building. Within, the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, one of the greatest in the world, graces its stage.

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At the Adler Planetarium, the stars always shine brightly

At the Adler Planetarium, the stars always shine brightly
Explore other worlds and then some at The Adler Planetarium, the nation’s first planetarium. It's perfectly situated on Lake Michigan and offers a host of ever-changing shows on everything from cosmic collisions to spectacular 3-D presentations.

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The Morton Arboretum: The great outdoors just outside the city

The Morton Arboretum: The great outdoors just outside the city
This 1,700 acre natural wonderland includes gardens, streams, trails, mazes and a whole lot more guaranteed to entertain visitors of all ages.

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Kohl Children's Museum: a learning playground

Kohl Children's Museum: a learning playground
This newly expanded suburban museum uses interactive exhibits to teach kids math, science, social skills, and how to navigate the big world around them.

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Navy Pier: an entertainment mecca along the lake

Navy Pier: an entertainment mecca along the lake
Chicago's historic Navy Pier attracts millions of visitors a year with restaurants, shops, theaters, rides and much more.

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Volo Auto Museum: A rip roarin' ride through time

Volo Auto Museum: A rip roarin' ride through time
A mammoth museum and showroom housing an impressive array of famous, classic, military and muscle cars entertains both kids and adults alike.

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Six Flags Great America: big thrills at a big park

Six Flags Great America: big thrills at a big park
Chicago's Great America and Hurricane Harbor deliver on thrills, spills and entertainment at this whopping 320-acre theme and water park .

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Chicago Cultural Center: music, art, lectures and more - all free

Chicago Cultural Center: music, art, lectures and more - all free
Within the Chicago Cultural Center you will find music, dance, art exhibits, lectures and readings by some of the nation’s finest writers -- and it's all free

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