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The Best Days to Fly Around the Fourth of July in 2024
For folks planning July Fourth vacations, prepare for crowds. The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) screened a record number of passengers in 2023, and those records are likely to be broken in 2024. In fact, in the first two months of 2024, travel volumes were roughly 6% higher than the same period in 2023, according to the TSA.
PHOTOS: Share Your Family Biking Adventures with Us
Calling all biking enthusiasts! Whether you’re cruising along the Lakefront Trail or exploring the scenic trails of the suburbs, we want to see your favorite family biking photos. Show us the joy of pedaling through Chicagoland’s diverse landscapes and share your top kid-friendly biking spots with fellow parents.
Summer Sports Camps in Chicago Your Kid Will Love
For active kids, summer is the best time to run around, play games and have fun with friends. A sports-focused summer camp program delivers just what they crave. It’s a bonus if the summer camp encourages learning, growth and fun — and the opportunity to gain skills across a wide variety of sports.
Flight of Butterflies Lands at Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum
A kaleidoscope of bright butterflies have landed at the Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum in Lincoln Park!. Coinciding with their recent rebranding efforts, the museum launched Flight of Butterflies at the end of April. The sculpture exhibit tells stories of conservation and local art through 30 beautiful butterflies, each decorated with a unique design by a local artist.
The Michael J. Fox Foundation Chicago Run/Walk Is More than a Fundraiser for One Local Family
Beloved actor and advocate Michael J. Fox’s open journey with Parkinson’s disease (PD) is well known. Fox’s grace and resilience, along with The Michael J. Fox Foundation (MJFF), has inspired millions of people and families. Today, MJFF is recognized as the world’s largest nonprofit funder of Parkinson’s research.
New Rules: Pregnant Workers Must Get Time Off for Birth and Abortion
Pregnant workers are about to get time off and key workplace accommodations as part of new rules, according to an announcement by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) on Monday. The new law, finalized under the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA), includes time off for childbirth, abortion, miscarriages and more....
Why May Is the Best Month to Visit Disneyland in 2024
For a brief period this month, the Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, California, is bringing together a trifecta of entertainment across both of its theme parks. Disneyland regularly hosts special festivals at the park for Halloween and other holidays, but this is one of the rare times of the year when visitors can experience two festivals at once.
Why You Don’t Need to Know French to Attend High School at the Lycée Français de Chicago
For many, the name “Lycée Français de Chicago” evokes images of a school filled only with fluent French speakers. For a Chicago-area family looking for an international high school experience, you may be wondering how it could possibly be a good fit for your English-speaking student.
Best Amusement Parks in Illinois
When you hear the phrase “amusement park,” chances are the first thing that comes to your mind is Disney; however, in 2023, nearly 600 businesses described themselves as amusement parks in the United States. There are places to enjoy thrill rides, view animal shows, swim and play in nearly every state across the country, and one that might be near and dear to your heart may be unfamiliar to someone else, depending on where you live.
How Chicagoland Families Can Navigate the Child Care Crisis
A soon-to-be mother’s first call after a positive pregnancy test might not be to her family or friends – it might be to a daycare to get her unborn child on a waiting list. “Finding child care is so hard and I was so naive about how early...
Monica + Andy’s Founder Talks Purpose and Parenthood
Despite all of her business successes, Monica Royer says it wasn’t until her daughter was born 13 years ago that she started to have a clearer vision of her purpose. “Suddenly you think, oh, my gosh, everything that you do is suddenly centered around wanting to make things better for them (kids,) wanting to be able to share things with them, whether it be experiences or education or whatever those things are,” says Royer, the founder of Monica + Andy, the popular baby clothing and essentials brand that helped her build a community for parents that celebrates different parenting journeys without judgment.
Spend a Day Under the Colorful Umbrella Sky in Elmhurst
The Umbrella Sky Project has returned to downtown Elmhurst for its second year. The whimsical art installation features three colorful canopies that cover pedestrian walkways and green spaces. Through mid-September, families can take a scenic (stroller-accessible) stroll through downtown Elmhurst and gaze up in wonder at the colorful displays. The...
Illinois Counties with The Most Homes Selling Under List Price
It’s a tough time to be in the market for a new house. But as peak homebuying season begins, homebuyers are starting to have at least some negotiating power—especially in markets that recorded large price growth over the last few years. The average 30-year, fixed-rate mortgage rose above...
Sando Street Brings Japanese Street Food to Wicker Park
Sando Street is one of the hottest new restaurants in Wicker Park. With a kid-friendly menu of Japanese and Korean-inspired sandwiches and snacks, Sando Street is a must-visit spot on any foodie family’s bucket list. Quick details about Sando Street. Address: 1547 N Ashland Ave., Chicago. Hours: 11 a.m.-4...
Win Tickets to Bluey’s Big Play at Auditorium Theatre in Chicago
Bluey’s Big Play is coming back to Auditorium Theatre on May 3-5, 2024. Join the Heelers in their first live theatre show made just for you, featuring brilliantly created puppets, this is Bluey as you’ve never seen it before, brought to real life. We’re giving away a pack of four tickets to the Bluey’s Big Play show on Friday, May 3 at 6 p.m.
How Do I Help My Middle-Schooler Discover Their Talents?
Discovering inner talents and passions is one of life’s great rewards. By the time kids reach middle school, they probably are starting to identify some interests and exhibit certain strengths. As parents, we want to help our kids along this path of discovery. The question is, how?. “One of...
How to Maximize the Fun on Your Family’s Royal Caribbean Cruise
A family cruise vacation can be just as action-packed as your kids wish and as relaxing as parents and grandparents want when you set sail with Royal Caribbean. Their wow-worthy ships are packed with incredible entertainment options, plus you can seamlessly visit various amazing destinations with ease. My family recently...
How Credit Cards Can Help Your Family Travel
Before having kids, my husband and I loved to travel. When our family grew, we agreed that we wanted to continue to prioritize exploring the world as much as we could. Unlike it may seem on Instagram, no one comes with a magic wand and whisks us away on vacation — we make sacrifices to design these experiences, and we work hard to make them happen.
101 Best Things to Do with Kids in Chicago
Chicago is home to stunning architecture, a massive lakefront, world-class cultural institutions and unique tourist attractions. Foodies, sports fans, photographers and avid travelers love Chicago for reasons that are diverse as the city’s 77 neighborhoods. Whether you’re a local or a first-time visitor, getting to play tourist in Chicago...
Best Public Middle Schools in DuPage County
Choosing a middle school is an important early step in a child’s education. Some schools in DuPage County have better scores than others. Niche, a data-analyzing website focused on schools, has graded some of the best public middle schools in DuPage County. The results stem from multiple ranking factors...
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