Advance Illinois reports the state rose from 47th to 18th in K-12 funding. See why full adequacy may not arrive until 2038.

Run, climb, slide and swing at the Streeterville neighborhood’s own Seneca Park, home of fun and imaginative play structures.

Families can ride, skate, and explore festive indoor fun at Navy Pier’s Winter WonderFest, returning December 5–January 4 with new attractions and holiday favorites. Every morning it opens at 10:00 ...

Two Illinois pumpkin patches have received national attention this fall being named one of the Top 20 most underrated pumpkin patches in the United States. The list comes from SIXT car rental and was ...

Families searching for strong special-needs programs outside Chicago will find excellent options across the suburbs. These schools and cooperatives serve students with disabilities through inclusive ...

For Noreen Heron, leadership has always started at home. As a mother of two and the founder of one of Chicago’s most celebrated PR agencies, she’s built her life around nurturing others, whether ...

When families seek extra support beyond the classroom, resource and advocacy centers can bridge gaps, amplify voices and connect to school services. This guide highlights five standout organizations ...

This portion of the playground is geared toward younger kiddos and there is another area for equipped for older ones, too. Park No. 574 on Chicago’s Near West Side is a modern 2.45-acre playground ...

Chicago Public Schools recently celebrated the opening of two new facilities designed to give students more safe places to learn and play. At Bateman Elementary in Albany Park, near Irving Park Road ...

Winter Break is always a tough time for parents to try to keep their children entertained. You can take away the pressure of it all by signing your son or daughter up for a winter break camp this year ...

Jack’s Pumpkin Pop-Up runs through November with games, pumpkins and photo ops, but families should know ticket prices, parking and accessibility. Jack’s Pumpkin Pop-Up on Goose Island in Chicago is ...

The Aurora high school is rebuilding its auditorium and upgrading stadium facilities with voter-approved funds to modernize student spaces and improve community events. Photo credit: Indian Prairie ...