Chicago Public Library’s Teacher in the Library program provides free K-12 homework help from certified teachers in person ...

The most affordable place to live in the United States is hidden in the heart of Illinois. A new ranking by the U.S. News and World Report lists Decatur, Illinois, as the top pick for affordability in ...

Photo courtesy of Kevin Dooley. Is your child considering becoming a Fighting Illini? The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (UIUC) is a premier research university serving roughly 55,000 ...

Shrink down to the size of a ladybug and walk along the forest floor then float among the clouds at WONDRA, a new multi-sensory experience coming to Schaumburg this fall. The fantastical, 45-60 minute ...

The private Jesuit school’s prime lakefront property and calm grounds surrounded by the bustle of downtown Chicago make it a great place to study. Its nationally ranked programs don’t hurt, either.

There’s a new character coming to town this fall with a zigzag shirt and a black-and-white dog in tow. Join Charlie Brown and the Peanuts Gang at the Chicago Children’s Museum for “Take Care with ...

An online survey of more than 3,000 people got to the bottom of America’s bucket list–and no surprise, Illinois’s beautiful landscapes made the list three times. Of the 145 most coveted travel bucket ...

From delayed pension payments to reliance on city surplus funds, here’s what the new $10.2 billion budget means for families. The Chicago Board of Education approved a $10.2 billion budget on Aug. 28 ...

Camp O, a supportive camp for kids ages 6-14 near Chicago and beyond, is entering its fourth year Aug. 4-15, 2025. Learn how it helps kids build confidence, make friends and feel accepted. Photo ...

Discover a day in the life at Chicago Waldorf School’s early childhood program with play, music, stories, and outdoor fun in Andersonville.

Jellycat brings its plush toys to Nordstrom Michigan Avenue with a new shop-in-shop. Available in 77+ countries and 1,200+ UK stores.

Plan smart museum visits with our 2025 calendar of free admission days at Chicago’s top spots for Illinois families. Plan your weekend with kid-friendly picks across Chicagoland: Monster Jam, Fiesta ...