Kiddie Academy opens new Wheaton and South Naperville locations, offering high-quality early learning, playgrounds and ...

For families or companies planning a holiday gathering, Cantigny rents private spaces that include the rink, cabanas or ...

Skip the city chaos and discover an easy, family-friendly holiday getaway in Oak Brook—where shopping, dining and cozy hotels come together for a weekend full of sparkle. Looking for easy parking, ...

Chicago Public Schools is overhauling how it measures success this fall, replacing its old school rankings with a new system that tracks what students experience each day — from academics to ...

Families can once again step into a glowing wonderland when Lightscape returns to the Chicago Botanic Garden in Glencoe on Thursday, Nov. 14. The popular holiday tradition runs nightly through Jan. 4, ...

Every year, more Chicago-area students head off to college dreaming of joining a sorority, especially at well-known Greek life campuses. But recruitment can feel intense and overwhelming without ...

A new Illinois law confirms that all children — regardless of immigration status — have the right to attend public school safely and without fear. Welcome to Chicago Curious Kids, your guide to what ...

This fall, 53 seniors from Indian Prairie School District 204 — which includes Metea Valley, Neuqua Valley and Waubonsie Valley High Schools in Aurora and Naperville — were named National Merit ...

How one Chicago mom turned empathy and experience into an AI assistant that helps parents find balance — and a little breathing room. At first glance, Aviva looks like another run-of-the-mill family ...

If you’re dreaming of a holiday escape that’s equal parts cozy and magical, Chicago delivers. Several hotels around the city transform into festive wonderlands packed with kid-friendly activities, ...

This monthly program gives families a hands-on way to volunteer at Chicago’s oldest and largest animal welfare organization. Kids ages 3-9 (with at least one parent or guardian) can help make ...

Plan family fun during Thanksgiving break with Indian Prairie District 204’s 2025-26 dates and plan what to do. Families can once again step into a glowing wonderland when Lightscape returns to the ...