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

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 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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

The holiday season will be here before you know it for and families can plan ahead by marking winter break dates on their calendars now to avoid last-minute stress. If your student is in the Indian ...

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, ...

Parents in Chicago may wonder if free, full-day preschool is really available for every child? The short answer is yes, but there are some details about eligibility, how to apply and what programs ...