As the Waldorf Astoria Chicago celebrated its 10th annual tree lighting, one young survivor helped illuminate the season with resilience, gratitude and joy. For the Siders family, Christmas trees are ...

Families looking for a little magic in the middle of winter will have a new reason to bundle up and head to Downtown Naperville. On Dec. 4, ArtForum Naperville unveiled Naperville’s “Music Box” — a ...

U-46 announced at its latest Elgin board meeting that new K-8 boundaries will take effect in 2026-27, explaining which middle school students will shift buildings, why the district is redrawing its ...

CPS has identified buyers for three shuttered school buildings, with plans for new housing in Englewood and North Lawndale and a community center honoring Officer Aréanah Preston. The blacktop behind ...

Across Chicagoland, families are seeking private schools that deliver personalized learning, close-knit classroom settings and globally minded curricula to prepare students for academic success in a ...

Meet Alface, the new two-toed sloth at Shedd Aquarium. Learn her story and explore how she inspires rainforest conservation.

Near North Montessori offers hands-on, inclusive education in Chicago from age 2-grade 8, blending Montessori learning and ...

Climb Zone Chicago is the go-to indoor destination for active, imaginative kids, complemented by stress-free features for ...

Take your kiddos to one of these five casual sit-down restaurants in Chicago that offer free kids’ meals on select nights.

KinderCare Wheaton’s one-size-fits-one education offers personalized learning, skilled teachers and real-time updates that ...

KinderCare Lincolnshire offers flexible child care options, tuition assistance, enrichment classes, extended hours and ...