The Aurora high school is rebuilding its auditorium and upgrading stadium facilities with voter-approved funds to modernize student spaces and improve community events. Photo credit: Indian Prairie ...

Is Flyover Chicago kid-friendly? Flyover Chicago is an immersive ride at Navy Pier that uses motion seats, visuals, scents and mists to simulate flying over Chicago. The motion isn’t extreme like a ...

At Latin School of Chicago, the educational path isn’t one-size-fits-all. The journey from junior kindergarten through 12th grade is intentionally designed to nurture the strengths, spark the ...

At Cesar’s in Chicago’s Lakeview neighborhood, family and food come together. Lourdes (Lulu) Duran helps lead the restaurant with her siblings, continuing the work their parents started decades ago.

Skip the crowded Chicagoland pumpkin patches and road trip to Door County, Wisconsin, where autumn comes alive in full, cozy color. This peninsula is home to five state parks bursting with brilliant ...

The Chicago Botanic Garden’s Night of 1,000 Jack-o’Lanterns is celebrating its 10th anniversary this year and is expecting to draw families from across the region to stroll through a trail lit by hand ...

Fall in the Midwest is made for train rides with your family. For those in Chicago, these routes combine colorful scenery with the fun of traveling by rail — whether on a cross-state Amtrak line or a ...

Chicken nuggets are a go-to for families and in Chicago, restaurants big and small have taken this classic popular food and put their own spin on it, giving parents plenty of options when dining out ...

“Curious Chicago Kids” is a new Chicago Parent series that helps families explore the city and answer kids’ curious questions along the way. From shiny sculptures to zoo facts, we break it down so ...

From Oak Park to the lakefront, these historic spots let kids explore Chicago’s past while giving families space to play and learn together. Chicago’s history isn’t just in museums — it’s in the parks ...

Brookfield Zoo Chicago is unveiling a new chapter in one of its most beloved attractions. Beginning Oct. 4, guests can experience Dolphin Discovery, a newly reimagined show at the zoo’s renamed ...