Plan your visit to ZooLights Chicago at Lincoln Park Zoo with tips on tickets, free nights, parking and sensory-friendly ...

Two Illinois pumpkin patches have received national attention this fall being named one of the Top 20 most underrated pumpkin patches in the United States. The list comes from SIXT car rental and was ...

Families can ride, skate, and explore festive indoor fun at Navy Pier’s Winter WonderFest, returning December 5–January 4 with new attractions and holiday favorites. Every morning it opens at 10:00 ...

When families seek extra support beyond the classroom, resource and advocacy centers can bridge gaps, amplify voices and connect to school services. This guide highlights five standout organizations ...

Families searching for strong special-needs programs outside Chicago will find excellent options across the suburbs. These schools and cooperatives serve students with disabilities through inclusive ...

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 ...

This portion of the playground is geared toward younger kiddos and there is another area for equipped for older ones, too. Park No. 574 on Chicago’s Near West Side is a modern 2.45-acre playground ...

When families explore private schools in Chicago that specialize in special-needs programming, they look for institutions built around tailored supports, therapeutic integration and self-advocacy ...

For Noreen Heron, leadership has always started at home. As a mother of two and the founder of one of Chicago’s most celebrated PR agencies, she’s built her life around nurturing others, whether ...

Winter Break is always a tough time for parents to try to keep their children entertained. You can take away the pressure of it all by signing your son or daughter up for a winter break camp this year ...

Jack’s Pumpkin Pop-Up runs through November with games, pumpkins and photo ops, but families should know ticket prices, parking and accessibility. Jack’s Pumpkin Pop-Up on Goose Island in Chicago is ...