Plan your family’s fall in Chicago with our guide to pumpkin patches, apple picking, fall festivals, Halloween events and seasonal things to do with kids.

This September, families across the Chicago area have a meaningful way to remember Sept. 11 together. The Healing Field, presented by True Patriots Care, returns to the Oak Brook Polo Grounds from ...

Parents touring schools in Chicago usually come prepared with a list. They want to know about class sizes, teachers, academics, extracurriculars and where graduates go next. Then they walk onto the ...

Plan your visit to Brookfield Zoo Chicago’s halloween event, BOO! at the Zoo with details on dates, activities, tickets and ...

Plan a fall trip to Savanna, Illinois — named Best Small Town for Adventure by USA TODAY. Here's where to go, eat and stay ...

This September marks the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, and communities across Chicagoland are gathering to honor the victims, first responders and the resilience that ...

There’s no better place to observe the Illinois night sky than the Palos Preserves — it’s the largest Urban Night Sky Place in the world, as designated by the International Dark-Sky Association. The ...

If you've ever driven through Texas with kids in the backseat, you already know the drill: someone spots the giant grinning beaver on the highway sign, and suddenly nobody remembers being tired, ...

As summer comes to an end, it can be hard for kids to remember to put their student hats back on as they walk back through the school gates. With all of their summer fun, students need to remember ...

September is packed with festivals, parades and plenty of outdoor fun for families across Chicagoland. From fall favorites like pumpkin farms and Oktoberfests to hands-on workshops and cultural ...

Endless possibilities exist for what education can bring to your career and life — but that education doesn’t have to be traditional. If a four-year college degree isn’t the right fit for you or your ...