(The Center Square) – As Illinois rolls out a new law requiring early literacy screenings beginning Jan. 1, some educators question whether it will solve reading issues or just mislabel children as ...

Love is the air! We can all use some more love in our lives and there are plenty of ways to celebrate Valentine’s Day. In Chicago and the suburbs, many businesses are finding fun ways to spread the ...

Lunar New Year, also sometimes known as Chinese New Year, will be celebrated in many countries throughout Asia, and many areas in the U.S. as well, on Feb. 17, 2026. Chicago’s Chinatown is home to one ...

The viral “6-7” chant sweeping schools in 2025 may sound silly, but experts say it offers insight into how social media shapes kids’ behavior, belonging and emotional expression. If children have ...

Chicago parents and caregivers can find dozens of free things to do with kids across the city this January, including museum days, winter festivals, skating and animal exhibits that make exploring ...

At 5:30 p.m. CST Sunday, Jan. 18, 2026, the Chicago Bears take the field at Soldier Field, and for many families, game day is about more than kickoff. Parents are preparing for how to spend the day, ...

When a Chicago-area mom started mixing dried dressing blends in their garage, the goal was simple: get dinner on the table without another trip to the store or another night of takeout. What grew from ...

From brothy soups and citrus to ginger tea and probiotics, these flu-friendly foods can support hydration and comfort—while greasy and sugary picks may make symptoms worse. When the flu hits, your ...

Great Wolf Lodge Illinois provides the ultimate family getaway by combining a massive indoor water park, diverse dining options and exciting dry attractions all under one climate-controlled roof.

Parents taking young children to “Disney on Ice“ at large arena venues across the U.S. often discover that the popular touring show is louder, longer and more logistically demanding than expected, ...

Now a high school student, Elena recently stepped into the lead role of “Beyond the Nutcracker,” a holiday production she has been part of for most of her life. For Elena, the role carries special ...