Kids (and parents!) of all ages can read books and earn prizes all summer long at Chicago Public Library. Kickoff events on June 21 feature crafts, music, hands-on activities and more. How do you keep ...

Cool off with your kids at these amazing, free splash pads in Chicago—safe, fun and perfect for hot summer days. Photo credit: Patrick L. Pyszka, City of Chicago When summer temperatures soar in ...

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 ...

There’s no such thing as “I’m bored” on a family weekend in Walworth County. Just ask Laura Johnson, a local mom of six kids. “We have this amazing, diverse amount of activities that make it something ...

Some people flip items on Facebook for profit, but I don’t have time to paint an armoir. I’m a 40-something with a full-time job and little kids. I use Facebook Marketplace to sell stuff around the ...

Illinois home prices are rising in 2025. See how they compare to mortgage balances—and what it means for your home equity.

Some special education schools in the Chicago area are better than others. Check out our list of the top special education ...

New parenthood changes the brain—literally. Studies show brain volume loss may reflect both care and stress in new dads.