Whether you're visiting relatives or exploring, Chicago has an abundance of airbnbs for your family to rent during the winter ...

Discover 7 fall foliage train rides near Chicago. From Amtrak routes to heritage railways, families can enjoy scenic trips ...

Willis Tower is one of Chicago’s most iconic skyscrapers and tourist destinations. Residents work in its offices, shop and dine in its entertainment centers and observe the Skydeck’s unparalleled ...

Trader Joe’s has become more than a grocery store — it’s a cultural phenomenon. Ranked as the third most popular grocery chain in the U.S., Trader Joe’s is loved for its unique flavors and quality ...

The holiday season always sneaks up quickly, and families across Chicago are already planning how to make the most of winter break. From arranging childcare to booking travel and planning festive ...

Looking for activities for a special daddy-daughter date in Chicago? The city offers plenty of after-dark options, from skyline observation decks and late-night museum hours to riverside art ...

Buffets are a go-to option for families because kids can pick what they like and parents don’t have to stress about ordering the “wrong” dish. Still, not every buffet is created equal, and knowing ...

This story was originally published by Chalkbeat. Sign up for their newsletters at ckbe.at/newsletters. This summer, worried parents called the principal at Chalmers Elementary on Chicago’s West Side ...

When Sally Schwartz launched Randolph Street Market more than 20 years ago, she was a single mom with a 5-year-old by her side. What began as her solution to bring antiques and vintage finds into ...

Families in the Elgin-area U-46 district should expect school assignment letters by late October and a Nov. 1–13 window to request a different school; higher spending reflects Unite U-46 construction ...

Chicago Children’s Theatre is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year with a mix of musicals, family traditions and even a partnership with a well-known singer-songwriter. Parents planning a ...

A new program based in Evanston is drawing national attention for filling a critical gap in postpartum mental health care. On Your Feet Foundation, headquartered in Evanston, has launched the first ...