Five-acre aquatic park with zero-depth entry pool, interactive spray ground, lazy river, slides, diving board, plus sand-play area. Bayou-themed 8.5-acre park with zero-depth pool, lazy river, slides, ...

For Palatine parents, one of the first steps to planning a child’s education is knowing which school they will attend. Palatine, Illinois, is served by two school districts: an elementary school ...

Something colorful is happening at branches of the Chicago Public Library. It’s not just about reading — it’s about creating. Thanks to a vibrant collaboration between the CPL and the Art Institute of ...

“What’s That?” 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 parents ...

Cool off with your kids at these amazing, free splash pads in Chicago—safe, fun and perfect for hot summer days. Photo credit: Patrick L. Pyszka, City of Chicago When summer temperatures soar in ...

You’re crushing work deadlines and leading Zoom meetings with ease, but when it comes time to decide on dinner, you freeze. Or maybe you can easily make it through a jam-packed work trip, but as soon ...

Some people flip items on Facebook for profit, but I don’t have time to paint an armoir. I’m a 40-something with a full-time job and little kids. I use Facebook Marketplace to sell stuff around the ...

At St. John’s Northwestern Academies (SJNA) in Delafield, Wisconsin, education isn’t just about academic achievement — but about shaping confident, capable leaders prepared to thrive in an ...

SmartAsset Top 10 Happiest Cities 1. Plano, Texas. Households earning $100,000 or more: 54.3% Poverty rate: 7% Households spending 50% or more of income on housing: 13% Days with good mental health: ...

How do you keep kids engaged all summer — while keeping things free, local and screen-light? That’s exactly what Chicago Public Library’s 2025 summer reading program is designed to do. “‘Summer at CPL ...

Illinois education received a bump to the budget this year, but some education advocates hoped for more investment. The state budget package, signed on June 16, totals $55.1 billion. It prioritizes ...

Experian Median home value in the United States. According to data from Zillow, the median home price in the U.S. was $349,225 in early 2025. That’s about $100,000 higher than the $250,005 recorded in ...