Discover winter break dates for Elgin U-46 schools and find fun, family-friendly things to do in the area during the holiday ...

How chef-parents Chris and Megan Curren built The Graceful Ordinary in St. Charles and keep family at the center.

Next year, undocumented students will have new protections in Illinois schools. Next year, undocumented students will have new protections in Illinois schools. A new law, the Safe Schools for All Act ...

From visiting century-old neighborhoods to spotting King Kong, these are the best free activities to do with your Chicago teens. Looking for a fun activity to do with your teen that won’t break the ...

If you’ve heard your child suddenly shout “six seven!” in the car, at dinner or even in the middle of class, you’re not alone. The phrase has become one of the biggest kid trends of 2025. But where ...

Shrink down to the size of a ladybug and walk along the forest floor then float among the clouds at WONDRA, a new multi-sensory experience coming to Schaumburg this fall. The fantastical, 45-60 minute ...

From delayed pension payments to reliance on city surplus funds, here’s what the new $10.2 billion budget means for families. The Chicago Board of Education approved a $10.2 billion budget on Aug. 28 ...

Chicago Public Schools families are entering the 2025–26 school year with a mix of new opportunities and fresh challenges. The district’s latest budget expands its Sustainable Community Schools ...

Celebrate autumn at Lincoln Park Zoo’s Fall Fest with free family activities, seasonal rides, treats and Halloween fun in Chicago.

Did you know that Chicago has a history with candy? Once known as the “Candy Capital of the World,” Lemon Heads, Juicy Fruit and Tootsie Rolls all originated in the Windy City. Luckily for us, our ...

Chicago Public Library’s Teacher in the Library program provides free K-12 homework help from certified teachers in person ...

Jellycat brings its plush toys to Nordstrom Michigan Avenue with a new shop-in-shop. Available in 77+ countries and 1,200+ UK stores.