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

Learn more about the new Illinois law intended to prevent domestic violence and its effect on who is allowed to keep a firearm. On Mother’s Day in 2023, a family’s life in the Little Village ...

Cook County is home to many faith-based schools that offer students a blend of rigorous academics, spiritual development and community engagement. To help families choose which one is right for them, ...

DuPage County is home to multiple faith-based schools. Each offers a unique blend of academic excellence and Christian values, providing students with a strong foundation for intellectual and ...

The school a child attends can be the difference between a happy kid with high marks and a child who doesn’t want to get on the school bus in the morning. Some children thrive in an environment ...

Follow Meggan Teague for family-friendly tips on where to eat, play and explore in Chicago—from hidden gems to iconic fun. If you’re looking for fun things to do as a family, look no further than to ...

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, ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...