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Buying a House in 2024: How to Overcome the Challenges
From high prices to low inventory, potential home buyers know it’s gnarly out there. But if you’re ready for homeownership, the long-term benefit of buying often outweighs the pain of toughing out the search — even these days. Think of it like your 5 a.m. spin class:...
2024 Housing Trends: Lower Rates, Lower Rents, More Affordability
Attention, home buyers, homeowners and renters: 2024 might treat you more kindly than 2023 did. The housing market was downright hostile in 2023. The 30-year mortgage rate rose from about 6% in February to 8% in October. The median home price peaked above $400,000. Home affordability plunged. 2024 will bring...
Illinois Among Top 15 States with the Most Dangerous Winter Roads: Here’s Some Tips on Staying Safe
The number of fatalities caused by winter auto accidents increased slightly from 374 to 395 from 2020 to 2021. Winter driving continues to be hazardous — especially if you live in one of the states below. To underscore the importance of safe driving this winter, MoneyGeek analyzed data from...
Cities with the Fastest-Growing Home Prices in Chicagoland
The real estate frenzy spurred by the coronavirus pandemic continues, though at a slower pace. Buyers are still competing for a limited supply of housing, driving up prices for affordable properties. The typical home value in the United States was $347,972 in October, 2.3% higher than the year before. Increasing...
Family Guide: DuPage Children’s Museum
DuPage Children’s Museum knows there’s not just one way to play. That’s why its original exhibits allow kids to explore the intersections of science, art and math, all at their own pace and in their own unique style. Located in the heart of downtown Naperville, kids and...
See the Consolidated High School District 230 2023-2024 Academic Calendar
Schools calendars provide families with a snapshot of the entire year. Holidays breaks, the first day of school and professional development days vary school by school, so it’s a great idea to keep it handy. Here is the 2023-24 school calendar as approved by Consolidated High School District No. 230’s school board.
Top Kid’s Birthday Party Places Near Naperville to Make It a Special Day
Children’s birthday parties have certainly evolved beyond pinatas and pin the tail on the donkey. From completing rigorous ninja courses and skydiving indoors to creating your own room decor, Naperville is chock full of birthday party hot spots that will make birthday kids and guests feel special. Here are some of our favorite places.
Best Hot Chocolate Spots Near Tinley Park to Keep You Warm and Cozy
Brrr, it’s chilly out there! If you can’t sit around in pajamas and a warm blanket all day, you can have the next best thing – a cup of hot chocolate. This cozy comfort drink is a staple in the winter, and we’ve rounded up the best places to grab hot chocolate in and around Tinley Park.
See the Grayslake Community High School District 127 2023-2024 Academic Calendar
Schools calendars provide families with a snapshot of the entire year. Holidays breaks, the first day of school and professional development days vary school by school, so it’s a great idea to keep it handy. If no emergency days are used, the last day of school will be May 22, 2024; if all emergency days are used, the school year will end May 30, 2024.Here is the 2023-24 school calendar as approved by Grayslake Community High School District No. 127’s school board.
When Your Child’s Grades and College Test Scores Don’t Align
Standardized test scores like the ACT and SAT have long been considered indicators of a student’s academic abilities. Yet, as many parents and students know, these scores do not always align with a student’s in-school performance. It helps to understand the nature of the tests, says Dr. Joe...
Best Children’s Books from the Last 100 Years
A formative and downright essential part of youth, children’s books fuel childhood imagination and education alike. It could even be said that, as adults, most of us still reflect fondly upon the titles that moved and inspired us when we were young. In turn, we share these books with our own children, preserving a tradition as old as storytelling itself. Consequently, the books and stories are renewed in terms of impact, so they remain as fresh now as they were when they first debuted. That’s the magic of children’s literature.Who would know what makes for the best children’s books better than our nation’s librarians? Indeed, between their passion for the written word and constant exposure to young readers, librarians might very well be the foremost authority for what’s hot and what’s not in the juvenile section. That brings us to our list of 100 great children’s books from the last 100 years, as picked by librarians. Using an article from the New York Public Library as our source, Stacker sorted the titles according to publication year. The result is a list that’s both nostalgic and relevant at once, with books that mean as much to us in retrospect as they do to our children moving forward. May you discover these titles all over again so that your kids might discover them for the first time.
Best Places for Families to Live in Lake County
Choosing a place to raise a family can impact the way a child grows up and sees the world. Niche, a website offering rankings and statistics on towns, schools and colleges, also publishes a ranking of the best places to raise a family. See the rankings below to find out how towns in Lake County stack up.
See the Community Unit School District 200 2023-2024 Academic Calendar
Schools calendars provide families with a snapshot of the entire year. Holidays breaks, the first day of school and professional development days vary school by school, so it’s a great idea to keep it handy. If no emergency days are used, the last day of school will be May 23, 2024; if all emergency days are used, the school year will end June 3, 2024. Here is the 2023-24 school calendar as approved by Community Unit School District No. 200’s school board.
Top Kid’s Birthday Party Places Near Schaumburg to Make It a Special Day
Choosing the right destination for your child’s birthday party can be quite the undertaking. Can the venue accommodate all of the children on their list? Is there ample parking? Can parents bring in outside food? Luckily, the Schaumburg area has no shortage of great venues that specialize in making birthday parties the best day ever!
Best Public High Schools in DuPage County
Choosing the right high school for a child is one of the most important decisions a parent can make. Some public high schools in DuPage County rank higher than others. Niche, a data-analyzing website focused on schools, has graded some of the best public high schools in DuPage County. The results stem from U.S. Department of Education data, student and parent surveys, test scores and other categories.
Best Hot Chocolate Spots Near Skokie to Keep You Warm and Cozy
What’s the best way to warm up on a frigid winter day? With a cup of hot chocolate of course! If you’re in the Skokie area, you’re in luck! We’ve scoured the North Shore for the best cups of hot chocolate money can buy. Here are our favorites.
See the Maine Township High School District 207 2023-2024 Academic Calendar
Schools calendars provide families with a snapshot of the entire year. Holidays breaks, the first day of school and professional development days vary school by school, so it’s a great idea to keep it handy. Here is the 2023-24 school calendar as approved by Maine Township High School District No. 207’s school board.
Step Into Bluey’s World with New Chicago CAMP Store Experience
Every family with little ones knows Bluey, the beloved cartoon Australian heeler dog from the Emmy Award winning children’s show, “Bluey.”. This spring, Bluey and her family are moving from the screen to a real life pop up experience at CAMP, the family experience and experimental retail store in Old Town.
Creamery is Serving Sweet Igloo Experiences This Holiday Season
Creamery, a chain of south Chicagoland ice cream shops, is hosting some seriously sweet Igloo Experiences sure to sweeten your holidays. Families can cozy up in their own private igloo and enjoy a sweet catered experience. Choose between a rich and delicious hot chocolate bar or indulge in a festive ice cream sundae bar.
Kid-Friendly Snow Tubing Near Chicagoland
Snow tubing is quickly becoming a popular winter sport for families, and it’s easy to see why! Tubing offers the same snowy thrills as skiing and snowboarding, but without the need for lessons or expensive equipment. Simply grab your tube, plop down in it (running start optional) and soar through the snow!
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