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As the Chase for the NASCAR Sprint Cup picture comes further into focus, NASCAR announced Chase Grid Live Sponsored by Toyota and Sprint will make its debut in downtown Chicago on September 10-11. The free two-day outdoor fan fest located at 401 North Michigan Avenue in Pioneer Court , will culminate with a two-hour live show on September 11 featuring all 16 Chase for the NASCAR Sprint Cup drivers, just days before the momentous Challenger Round debuts at Chicagoland Speedway.

Hi, I am Holly Simon and the mother of 5 kids. When my 5th child was born here in Chicago everyone in the delivery room noticed that Nate had Down Syndrome. Unfortunately the usual CONGRATULATIONS were not heard. The doctors and nurses all said that they were sorry to my husband and I. Can you imagine? The fears? The horror? "Sorry" must mean he was dying.

The Magnificent Mile Shopping Festival™ presented by MasterCard will return to North Michigan Avenue August 22 through September 1, 2014. This is a 10-day celebration that will fuse fashion, food, and Fitness in Chicago’s popular shopping district along Michigan Avenue.

For the past few years I have been involved with Susan G. Komen 3 Day Event (a 60 mile walk spanning over 3 days). Since 2008 our team has raised over $75,000 towards the cause. I thought, hey, I’m doing my part, right? But, breast cancer just scratches the surface. On top of illnesses and disease, our nation, even our city of Chicago, faces serious issues with bullying and cruelty, poverty, gangs, unclean water, sex trafficking, the woes in this world are incredible and like most 20-somethings, actually, like most middle-class Americans, these causes were not affecting me.

The Chicago Bears, and Miller Lite are teaming up to bring you the hottest football kickoff party and concert around. This event will take place on Friday September 5th at the House of Blues located in Chicago, and doors will open at 7pm with a live concert at 8pm.

You can team with the Cubs' Anthony Rizzo to save kids' lives. Plus, you can own his game used jersey and bat. How? Keep reading...

On August 7th, the Chicago Fire Soccer Club is hosting the fourth annual White Party at the MCA Warehouse. Named one of the Chicago Tribune’s top parties of 2013, this marquee event will feature a premium open bar, food from top Chicago restaurants including Rockit Bar & Grill, a live DJ, appearances by Chicago Fire players and more! Guests are encouraged to dress in their best white attire and get ready for a unique event that they surely won’t forget.

For the past few years, I have attended the Windy City Rubber Duck Derby here in Chicago. For those of you who haven’t been to the Rubber Duck Derby you can go on Thursday, August 7th. The event is held every year to benefit the Special Olympics of Illinois. Since 1968 the organization has been helping people with intellectual disabilities, and there are over 22,000 athletes who participate in this program.

Join in the 9th Annual Gaming-for-Green event where you can play poker for the best reason...charity!

Join in the family fun at this year's Target Family Fun Festival!