Looking for a new ice cream shop to take the kids to this summer? Pretty Cool Ice Cream, located in Logan Square and Lincoln Park, has a unique space where nostalgic treats meet gourmet craftsmanship ...

The Gardner School offers a safe, academically focused preschool experience with hands-on learning, enrichment and parent communication.

Lake County offers an array of faith-based schools that focus on both strong religious values and high-standard academics. To help families choose which one is right for them, this list highlighting ...

Pick your own strawberries at top Chicago-area farms! Fun, fresh air and sweet berries make for the perfect family outing. Strawberry season is one of the sweetest times of the year in the Midwest, ...

The Chicago area offers many faith-based educational institutions that seamlessly blend academic rigor with spiritual development. Need help finding the best one for your child? To help families make ...

Lake views, spa days, candle pouring, ziplining and more — here’s how to plan a relaxed, fun, food-filled girls weekend just two hours from Chicago in Lake Geneva and its nearby towns. Looking for a ...

There are so many great summer festivals happening in Chicagoland. If you’re looking for a fest near Tinley Park, then check out these five can’t-miss events. Be sure to check if you need to purchase ...

For Skokie schools parents, figuring out which bus to take to school shouldn’t cause a headache. Some districts in Skokie keep bus routes private only for parents and caregivers, while others publish ...

When parents come to the Diagnostic Evaluation Center (DEC) at the Sonia Shankman Orthogenic School in Chicago, they’re often at a breaking point — their child has been struggling for years, and ...

If you live in Skokie (or nearby), check out these family-friendly summer fests to keep your kids busy this summer. Glencoe Festival of Art, Photo Credit Amdur Productions. There are so many great ...

Many proposed bills from this year’s legislative session would affect children and families. The 2025 legislative session runs from Jan. 8, 2025, through May 31, 2025. It’s during this window that ...

It was a regular day on the basketball court when Chicago teen Mekhi Bailey took a hit to the neck — nothing unusual for an active kid. But the next morning, one side of his face and body drooped.