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Most Affordable Places to Live in DuPage County
Choosing where to raise a family can impact the way a child sees the world. Niche, a website offering rankings and statistics on towns, schools and colleges, recently released its 2024 Places with the Lowest Cost of Living in DuPage County. It offers a look at the most affordable places for families in DuPage County to call home based on a variety of factors including an area’s home value to income ratio, median rent, gas prices, grocery costs and more.
How The O-School Empowers Non-Traditional Students
Navigating the world beyond high school can be a difficult challenge, especially for non-traditional students who might not fit the conventional academic mold. At the O-School’s Transition Learning Center (TLC), a unique program is changing lives by bridging the gap between high school completion and post-secondary success. Diana Kon,...
Family Guide to Schaumburg: 11 Fun Things to Do with Kids
Located in the Northwest Suburbs of Chicago (and easily accessible by highway), Schaumburg is a great choice for family fun. Once a small farming community, the village has blossomed with food options everywhere you turn, shops and kid-friendly attractions. The community boasts fantastic amenities that would make any town envious...
Visiting Navy Pier with Kids and 2024 Events Not to Miss
In 1909, the prolific Chicago architect Daniel Burnham created his Plan of Chicago. The plan proposed using the city’s gorgeous lakefront land as public green spaces and recreation areas. Burnham was adamant that the most beautiful parts of our city not be lost to shipping and commerce. Municipal Pier...
Experience the Rainbow at Chicago’s Color Factory
A day at Color Factory is an incredible way to add a pop of color to your next family outing. The immersive art experience is filled with colorful installations, activities that will pique all of your senses and fun surprises for visitors of all ages. Quick details about Color Factory.
Elite College Counseling Makes the Difference at St. John’s Northwestern Academies
This year, St. John’s Northwestern Academies (SJNA), celebrated a remarkable achievement — the surpassing of $6 million in offered college scholarships. This milestone reflects the school’s commitment to dedicated, effective college counseling. This spring, SJNA students have been awarded full scholarships to elite universities such as Notre Dame and West Point.
Family-Friendly Summer Fun in Walworth County
Summer’s almost here and for many Chicago-area folks (including me!), that means a trip to the Lake Geneva area in Walworth County, Wisconsin. Beyond the usual lake activities, Walworth County offers a variety of unique spots that will bring summer fun to a whole new and local level. Here’s...
Catch a Sugar High at the Museum of Ice Cream
There’s no way to sugar coat it: the Museum of Ice Cream is one of Chicago’s sweetest attractions for families. The experience-based museum transports guests to a sugar fantasyland with multi-sensory exhibits, whimsical dessert-themed playscapes and — best of all — unlimited ice cream treats. Quick...
Best Public High Schools in Lake County
Choosing a high school is an important step in a child’s education. Some schools in Lake County have better scores than others. Niche, a data-analyzing website focused on schools, has graded some of the best public high schools in Lake County. The results stem from multiple ranking factors including...
Beautiful Bike Rides in Chicago and the Suburbs
When the weather gets nice, everyone in Chicagoland is ready to get outdoors and get some energy out. What better way to do it than by hitting a local bike trail?. Whether your kid is an expert on a mountain bike or still riding the Radio Flyer three-wheeler, there are great trails in and around Chicago to take in the smells of spring and the sights of the city. Note: Unless noted that rentals are available, all of these locations are BYOB — Bring Your Own Bike.
These Are The Highest-Rated Pizza Restaurants in Chicago
Pizza is one of those universal languages that Americans just get. Even if the styles are vastly different based on the region—like a thin wide slice from New York, a thick square cut with crispy edges from Detroit, or deep cheesy pie in a pan from Chicago—many can agree that the combination of chewy dough, tangy sauce, and gooey cheese is a true American classic.
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.
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