For locals and tourists alike, there is a lot to look forward to in Chicago in 2026. There are multiple new attractions due for opening and lots of fun events to attend. Here are just nine of the many ...

Illinois education received a bump to the budget this year, but some education advocates hoped for more investment. The state budget package, signed on June 16, totals $55.1 billion. It prioritizes ...

For Palatine parents, one of the first steps to planning a child’s education is knowing which school they will attend. Palatine, Illinois, is served by two school districts: an elementary school ...

Pick your own strawberries at top Chicago-area farms! Fun, fresh air and sweet berries make for the perfect family outing. Strawberry season is one of the sweetest times of the year in the Midwest, ...

Eating out with children in tow is quite the challenge. Does the restaurant have highchairs or booster seats? Do they have apple juice? Is it loud enough to drown out my child’s tantrums? If you’re in ...

From creating an AI assistant to helping parents get through the holidays, these 10 Chicago entrepreneurs are changing the parenting landscape. We’ve had the chance to interview some pretty amazing ...

Many proposed bills from this year’s legislative session would affect children and families. The 2025 legislative session runs from Jan. 8, 2025, through May 31, 2025. It’s during this window that ...

Activate Games, a high-tech experience that combines fitness with interactive gaming, opened its first Chicagoland location in Oak Brook this month. Players can choose from hundreds of combinations of ...

In a surprise move from the Trump administration, federal funding to the tune of $6.8 billion was withheld from schools across the country late last month. Now, nearly half the states in the country ...

As the weather changes in Chicago, parents often find themselves searching for fun and engaging indoor activities for their little ones. Thankfully, the Windy City is bursting with new play spaces ...

It’s always a good idea to know when kids are out for school especially for winter break, which is typically the longest time out of school outside of summer. But if your student attends school in the ...

As the school year winds down and the warm summer months approach, parents in Evanston are on the lookout for engaging summer camps to spark their children’s creativity and provide a memorable, ...