For Chicago families exploring high school options beyond local district boundaries, elite East Coast boarding schools offer a compelling blend of academic rigor, immersive residential life and strong ...

Mary Jo McGuire’s in Lincoln Park is covered in lights, ornaments and a Christmas train. See Santa visits, weekend brunch, ...

Have a tween or teen who's outgrown pumpkin patches and wants a real scare this Halloween? Here's a creepy fact to share at the dinner table: Illinois is one of the most haunted states in the country.

What if your next family getaway included a hotel pool, a comfortable room and easy access to Chicago-area attractions, without the hefty parking bills often associated with staying downtown? In Oak ...

Standard classroom lectures are not one-size-fits-all, meaning that they do not always hold the attention of every student. Many children learn best by building, experimenting and working through ...

Your kids may already love the Milwaukee County Zoo, but have they ever trick or treated their way through it? This fall, a familiar family outing comes with a Halloween twist. Costumes are encouraged ...

Halloween falls on a Saturday this year, which means families get a full weekend of spooky fun instead of a rushed weeknight. Friday, Oct. 30, brings an early round of trick-or-treat trails and ...

Holiday shopping with kids can go one of two ways. Everyone gets tired before the gift list is finished, or the outing becomes a family adventure with exciting stores, sweet treats and activities ...

The best fall family outings don't always require a road trip, and Oak Brook has enough outdoor adventures, seasonal activities and kid-friendly stops to fill an entire day without leaving the Chicago ...

Looking for a not-too-scary Halloween outing with the kids? A haunted mansion on wheels is parking at Navy Pier for one day only. HI-CHEW's Mystery Manor Tour stops in Chicago this month. The Japanese ...