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...down after entertaining Chicago area children for over 80 years. The owners of the amusement park, at 8400 W. North Ave. in Melrose Park, announced on Wednesday morning that the park is shutting down after this season. Rumors of the demise of Kiddieland have...
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CBS2 Chicago
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http://cbs2chicago.com/local/kiddieland.amusement.closing.2.1013956.html
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...I have really enjoyed visiting in the past and am happy that they are both still there. One is Kiddieland Amusement Park in Melrose Park. The park is small with tamer rides and it’s a great place to visit with younger kids. I remember going there with my older...
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NWI.com
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http://www.nwitimes.com/articles/2008/07/01//news/illiana/docb5eeddf83de88d518625747800560d54.txt
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...Kiddieland include water rides and roller coasters, drawing thousands of visitors each year. But those who run the Melrose Park amusement facility say they're down to their final four seasons. The park that boasts "we are about family because...
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Chicago Sun-Times
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http://www.suntimes.com/output/news/cst-nws-kiddie15.html