For over 90 years, LEGO has provided family fun for builders all over the world. Whether your child is starting their own collection or you’re still expanding your own, there’s a LEGO set for everyone ...

Social Emotional Learning (SEL) is a structured approach to helping students understand and manage their emotions, build empathy, strengthen relationships, and make responsible decisions. At Chicago ...

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 ...

Rising costs meet real returns as Illinois colleges prove that higher education can still pay off — if you choose the right school. Photo courtesy of Kevin Dooley. Illinois students and families are ...

Illinois has climbed from 47th to 18th in state K-12 funding after adopting an evidence-based formula — showing gains despite COVID disruptions, but equity gaps and support-staff shortages remain.

We often forget that there’s more to Thanksgiving than eating turkey or watching football at home. Before you dive into those usual festivities, hit the pavement and join a turkey trot for a great ...

From free-admission Mondays to a sensory-friendly night, here’s how Chicago families can plan their visit to Lincoln Park Zoo’s beloved holiday light show this season. ZooLights returns to Chicago’s ...

Seneca Park is a fun play option for children ages 2-12. The park features two separate areas, both creatively designed; a smaller one for toddlers and a larger one for older kids. If you and your ...

Ward (A. Montgomery) Park, named for entrepreneur Aaron Montgomery Ward, is located along the Chicago River, making it a ...

A new SafeHome.org study ranked this Chicago suburb as the second safest city in America for trick-or-treating.

If your hockey player wants to sharpen their skills this season, you can register them for any of these hockey clinics.