For families who make the One of a Kind Holiday Show part of their yearly routine in Chicago, the experience is shaped in large part by Kathleen Hogan, who helps design the event with kids and parents ...

Daily project-based camp exploring ceramics, drawing, storybook design and fashion. Questions? Please reach out to editor@chicagoparent.com. Lori Orlinsky is an award-winning journalist and ...

Chicago is a train city, and for families with kids who love locomotives, it offers plenty of easy ways to turn that interest into a day out. From model railroads tucked inside museums to outdoor ...

The district is preparing for the 2026–27 boundary transition, including a major structural change: sixth grade is moving to middle school instead of staying in elementary next school year. This kind ...

Throughout Chicago, families have access to a number of community spaces for enrichment and learning, from world-class museums to neighborhood cultural centers. However, rising ticket prices, ...

Board members sent district officials back to revise proposed school calendars after raising concerns about post-winter break testing, student well-being and whether semesters should end before the ...

Plan a cozy Chicago winter staycation with Sheraton Grand Chicago Riverwalk’s Fairy Sleepover Package and Fairy Brunch, featuring costumes, crafts, fairy hair and a kid‑friendly buffet. The Sheraton ...

Idea Box Integrated Arts offers Chicago camps for ages 5-18 blending theater, music, movement, design and hands-on art-making ...

Indian Prairie School District 204 is updating its curriculum with new STEM electives, social studies revisions and added ...

Find what immunizations Chicago students need, when they’re due and how to find local providers to keep them up-to-date.

Learn how challenging academic programs at Northwestern CTD build motivation perseverance and peer connections for advanced ...