The Chicago area offers many faith-based educational institutions that seamlessly blend academic rigor with spiritual development. Need help finding the best one for your child? To help families make ...

As the Midwest explodes into color every fall, families in Chicago are lucky to have beautiful hiking destinations just a short drive away. If you’re looking to spend a crisp autumn day under canopies ...

Growing minds and bodies need support, and protection starts from within. To keep all students safe, Chicago schools require certain immunizations in compliance with the Illinois Department of Public ...

Hit the slopes at Granite Peak in Wausau, Wisconsin, for long ski seasons, night skiing, family-friendly events and cozy apres-ski dining. If your family loves to ski or snowboard, Wausau, Wisconsin ...

Daily project-based camp exploring ceramics, drawing, storybook design and fashion. Questions? Please reach out to editor@chicagoparent.com. Lori Orlinsky is an award-winning journalist and ...

Courtesy photo: Wisconsin Great Northern Railroad Inc. Are you looking for an unforgettable family adventure? Pack the car and head north to Wisconsin for a memorable day on the Wisconsin Great ...

Some Chicago Public Schools students might start and end school at different times this fall. The move comes as the district continues to face trouble over busing and closing a $734 million budget ...

For families who make the One of a Kind Holiday Show part of their yearly routine in Chicago, the experience is shaped in large part by Kathleen Hogan, who helps design the event with kids and parents ...

Throughout Chicago, families have access to a number of community spaces for enrichment and learning, from world-class museums to neighborhood cultural centers. However, rising ticket prices, ...

Chicago is a train city, and for families with kids who love locomotives, it offers plenty of easy ways to turn that interest into a day out. From model railroads tucked inside museums to outdoor ...

“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 ...

Plan a cozy Chicago winter staycation with Sheraton Grand Chicago Riverwalk’s Fairy Sleepover Package and Fairy Brunch, featuring costumes, crafts, fairy hair and a kid‑friendly buffet. The Sheraton ...