Parents touring schools in Chicago usually come prepared with a list. They want to know about class sizes, teachers, academics, extracurriculars and where graduates go next. Then they walk onto the ...

There is plenty to do with kids across Chicagoland the weekend of Sept. 18-20, from fall festivals and Oktoberfest celebrations to live music, art, outdoor activities and seasonal fun. Whether you're ...

There is plenty to do with kids near Joliet, Bolingbrook and Tinley Park the weekend of Sept. 11-13, from cultural celebrations and parades to art, history and outdoor activities. Don’t miss Military ...

There is plenty to do with kids near Arlington Heights and Schaumburg the weekend of Sept. 11-13, from hands-on activities and pet-friendly fun to live music, bubbles and outdoor events. Don’t miss ...

This September, families across the Chicago area have a meaningful way to remember Sept. 11 together. The Healing Field, presented by True Patriots Care, returns to the Oak Brook Polo Grounds from ...

There is plenty to do with kids near Naperville and Aurora the weekend of Sept. 11-13, from fall activities and cultural celebrations to live music, nature fun and family-friendly festivals. Don’t ...

Plan your visit to Brookfield Zoo Chicago’s halloween event, BOO! at the Zoo with details on dates, activities, tickets and ...

Plan a fall trip to Savanna, Illinois — named Best Small Town for Adventure by USA TODAY. Here's where to go, eat and stay ...

There’s no better place to observe the Illinois night sky than the Palos Preserves — it’s the largest Urban Night Sky Place in the world, as designated by the International Dark-Sky Association. The ...

Earlier last month, the hallways of Kennedy School in Tinley Park looked less like a school and more like a parade route — complete with music, cheering crowds and a lineup of one-of-a-kind vehicles ...

Endless possibilities exist for what education can bring to your career and life — but that education doesn’t have to be traditional. If a four-year college degree isn’t the right fit for you or your ...