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Plan your family visit to Winter WonderFest at Navy Pier with rides, skating and indoor holiday fun for all ages.

A new SafeHome.org study ranked this Chicago suburb as the second safest city in America for trick-or-treating.

Ward (A. Montgomery) Park, named for entrepreneur Aaron Montgomery Ward, is located along the Chicago River, making it a ...

Discover the best stroller friendly parks, trails, and neighborhoods in Chicago where parents can walk and relax with their ...

Rising tuition has families questioning the value of college. See which Illinois universities offer top returns.

Explore Chicago’s top LEGO spots for family fun — from stores and workshops to hands-on events that spark creativity for all ...

Advance Illinois reports the state rose from 47th to 18th in K-12 funding. See why full adequacy may not arrive until 2038.