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Did you know you can visit Chicago’s Lincoln Park Zoo for free year-round? This summer, bring the family for animal demos, ...

Cool off at the best splash pads near Skokie—family-friendly spots perfect for summer fun with kids of all ages.

When summer hits the south suburbs of Chicago, families start looking for fun ways to beat the heat – and splash pads are one of the best options. Whether you have toddlers who love interactive water ...

Families in Chicagoland can now explore lush rainforests and watch chimps swing through towering trees all without leaving the state. The Brookfield Zoo, the largest zoo in the Chicago area, will ...

For Palatine parents, one of the first steps to planning a child’s education is knowing which school they will attend. Palatine, Illinois, is served by two school districts: an elementary school ...

A new SmartAsset study ranking the 90 largest U.S. cities by happiness puts Chicago at No. 43, based on key metrics like income, mental and physical health, and quality of life. While measuring ...

Special education schools in the Chicago area offer parents more diverse options for their child living with a disability. Some schools offer therapeutic approaches that prioritize the learning ...

“Curious Chicago Kids” is a new Chicago Parent series that helps families explore the city and answer kids’ curious questions along the way. From shiny sculptures to zoo facts, we break it down so ...

Photo credit: Chicago Public Library, (c) City of Chicago The Artist’s Studio is creative fun for all ages To discover the latest Artist’s Studio events near you, explore the library’s calendar. “From ...

At St. John’s Northwestern Academies (SJNA) in Delafield, Wisconsin, education isn’t just about academic achievement — but about shaping confident, capable leaders prepared to thrive in an ...

Illinois families know that raising a child is expensive, but the change in costs over the past year might be a surprise.