We’ve had the chance to interview some pretty amazing people this year who are working to make Chicago better, and make ...

Chicago Public Schools will receive $193 million more from the city’s TIF surplus, though most of the funds will not reach classrooms.

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Find flexible fitness classes, holiday camps and a massive soft play zone at Fit City Kids Chicago, where fitness and fun meet.

Providing expert services with Chicago's first mental health urgent care for youth and young adults at SHFT Behavioral Health ...

Just outside of Chicago lies a riverfront restaurant families have loved for decades. Broken Oar Marina Bar & Grill, led by husband and wife duo Bonnie Miske and Mike Haber, is celebrating 40 years of ...

Discover why this legendary area code still signals prestige, power and city pride, and how it compares to other iconic codes like 212 and 310. In the digital age, a phone number is more than just a ...

From glowing gardens to ice skating and cozy cabanas, here’s everything parents need to plan a smooth, family-friendly night at Wheaton’s Christmas at Cantigny. The event’s main focus is the half-mile ...

From the Santa Suite and twinkling lights to shopping, swimming, and festive teas, Oak Brook’s seven hotels offer everything Chicago families need for a cozy holiday escape. Picture this: the car ...

Chicago Public Schools is overhauling how it measures success this fall, replacing its old school rankings with a new system that tracks what students experience each day — from academics to ...

When the lights come on along Chicago’s Magnificent Mile, the holidays officially begin. Chicago families and visitors will gather on Saturday, Nov. 22 for the annual Magnificent Mile Lights Festival, ...