Spooky Zoo returns to Lincoln Park Zoo on Oct. 18. Families can enjoy free trick-or-treating, rides, and activities ...

Discover how empathy is woven into learning at Lycée Français de Chicago — and simple ways parents can nurture this lifelong ...

From Orange County to Teton County, explore the top family-friendly county in every state —including Illinois — ranked by schools, safety, affordability and quality of life using Niche’s 2025 data.

A beloved toy brand is adding a new stop for families in the western suburbs for Chicago. Toys “R” Us has opened a store inside Chicago Premium Outlets in Aurora, giving shoppers another reason to ...

A 26,000-square-foot virtual reality destination is set to open in Rosemont’s Pearl District on Sept. 25. Called EXP Rosemont, it will give families the chance to step inside Egypt’s Great Pyramid or ...

Photo courtesy of Kris Gallagher. DePaul University is a private, four-year college located in the heart of Chicago. According to the school’s website, the university enrolls 21,210 students from 49 ...

Willis Tower is one of Chicago’s most iconic skyscrapers and tourist destinations. Residents work in its offices, shop and dine in its entertainment centers and observe the Skydeck’s unparalleled ...

The holiday season always sneaks up quickly, and families across Chicago are already planning how to make the most of winter break. From arranging childcare to booking travel and planning festive ...

This story was originally published by Chalkbeat. Sign up for their newsletters at ckbe.at/newsletters. This summer, worried parents called the principal at Chalmers Elementary on Chicago’s West Side ...

When Xochitl Gonzalez found out her debut novel, Olga Dies Dreaming, had been chosen as this year’s One Book, One Chicago (OBOC) selection, her first reaction was joy. “While it’s about many things, ...

Berger Park is nestled on Chicago’s North Side, stretching across roughly 3.5 acres with scenic views of Lake Michigan. The playground, spans about 8,000 square feet and includes ADA-accessible ...

Whether you’re heading to the Field Museum to meet Sue the T. rex, spending a rainy afternoon at Shedd Aquarium or catching a planetarium show at Adler, the Museum Campus in Chicago is one of the city ...