Parents touring schools in Chicago usually come prepared with a list. They want to know about class sizes, teachers, academics, extracurriculars and where graduates go next. Then they walk onto the ...

There is plenty to do with kids near Joliet, Bolingbrook and Tinley Park the weekend of Sept. 11-13, from cultural celebrations and parades to art, history and outdoor activities. Don’t miss Military ...

There is plenty to do with kids across Chicagoland the weekend of Sept. 11-13, from fall festivals and cultural celebrations to live music, hands-on activities and outdoor fun. Whether you're spending ...

There is plenty to do with kids near Arlington Heights and Schaumburg the weekend of Sept. 11-13, from hands-on activities and pet-friendly fun to live music, bubbles and outdoor events. Don’t miss ...

There is plenty to do with kids near Naperville and Aurora the weekend of Sept. 11-13, from fall activities and cultural celebrations to live music, nature fun and family-friendly festivals. Don’t ...

This September, families across the Chicago area have a meaningful way to remember Sept. 11 together. The Healing Field, presented by True Patriots Care, returns to the Oak Brook Polo Grounds from ...

Plan your visit to Brookfield Zoo Chicago’s halloween event, BOO! at the Zoo with details on dates, activities, tickets and ...

A guide to Elizabeth Benton Playground in Chicago's Lakeshore East — slides, swings, water play and everything families need ...

Plan a fall trip to Savanna, Illinois — named Best Small Town for Adventure by USA TODAY. Here's where to go, eat and stay ...

If you've ever driven through Texas with kids in the backseat, you already know the drill: someone spots the giant grinning beaver on the highway sign, and suddenly nobody remembers being tired, ...

Earlier last month, the hallways of Kennedy School in Tinley Park looked less like a school and more like a parade route — complete with music, cheering crowds and a lineup of one-of-a-kind vehicles ...