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

Many proposed bills from this year’s legislative session would affect children and families. The 2025 legislative session runs from Jan. 8, 2025, through May 31, 2025. It’s during this window that ...

Activate Games, a high-tech experience that combines fitness with interactive gaming, opened its first Chicagoland location in Oak Brook this month. Players can choose from hundreds of combinations of ...

A young two-toed sloth makes her debut at Shedd Aquarium, inspiring visitors to connect with wildlife and rainforest conservation. Shedd Aquarium is home to a sloth once again after more than 20 years ...

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker signed a bill aiming to protect immigrants at licensed child care centers and public colleges and universities on Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2025. (Jacek Boczarski/Anadolu via Getty ...

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 ...

Club Med Punta Cana is an all-inclusive resort with three on-site restaurants serving a wide variety of global cuisine. Whether you’re in the mood for beachfront dining, international buffets, or ...

Celebrate the holidays all year round at Santa’s Village Amusement & Water Park, a whimsical theme park in East Dundee that operates from spring through fall. Santa’s Village has been a destination ...

As prices go up for basic purchases, struggling families may be forced to push off basic needs like laundry. For South Side native Desmond “Des” Owusu, making sure families in need have access to free ...

Chicago eighth graders navigate GoCPS for high school spots. We have key info on applications, tiers and deadlines for parents. Prepping for a big test that can determine where you go to school sounds ...

Wondering what readers — like your — enjoyed reading and clicking on the most in 2025? Below, according to our data from Google Analytics, are... Whether it is offering kid-friendly storytimes or cozy ...

Looking for the best place to watch fireworks in Chicago this summer? Navy Pier fireworks continue to wow visitors, earning the title of “Best Place to See Fireworks” in the 2024 USA TODAY 10Best ...