All 29 Plainfield District 202 schools earned a commendable designation this year — a first for the district and a sign, leaders said, that families can expect steadier academic growth as Illinois ...

For many Chicago families, the holidays seem to race by. For parents Randi and Graham Schooley, this saying takes on a more literal meaning. The Schooleys are the proud owners of the Santa Hustle Race ...

Chicago resident Susan McConnell, executive director and founder of Let It Be Us, knows firsthand the struggles foster children face. With four children of her own, three of whom are adopted, she’s ...

This holiday season, Wisconsin’s Walworth County transforms into a holiday wonderland filled with glowing parades, magical light shows and visits from Santa himself. In 2025, families can stroll ...

Portillo’s is expanding its Illinois footprint once again, bringing its Chicago-style favorites to a new pick-up–only restaurant in Plainfield. The fast-casual chain announced it will officially open ...

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 ...

Across Chicago, parents looking for community and reliable support are finding it through neighborhood-based parent networks that meet families where they live. From playdates in Logan Square to home ...

Discover what families can enjoy at Illumination at the Morton Arboretum in Lisle including lights music forest displays and ...

Altitude Trampoline Park in Chicago’s West Town is the go-to indoor solution for high-energy kids and their caregivers.

Explore why Chicago’s area code remains a status symbol — and how it compares to other prestigious U.S. area codes like 212, ...