Best Splash Pads in and around Tinley Park in Chicago. Fun, refreshing destinations for every age and budget.

Use our handy guide to determine which neighborhood school your Palatine student should attend based on attendance boundaries.

Something colorful is happening at branches of the Chicago Public Library. It’s not just about reading — it’s about creating. Thanks to a vibrant collaboration between the CPL and the Art Institute of ...

A new study ranks the happiest U.S. cities — and Chicago’s position in the list might not be what you expect.

Discover why kids love “The Bean” in Chicago — and how to explain it with fun facts, tips and answers to curious questions.

St. John’s Northwestern Academies prepares students through leadership, character, STEM, aviation, esports, and a diverse global environment.

Explore Brookfield Zoo’s new Tropical Forests habitat with chimps, gorillas and kid-friendly rainforest adventures.

Feeling numb but still functioning? You might be in functional freeze. Learn what it is and how to start thawing out.

Families can come out to Oakton Park for a Pride event that features live music, crafts, food, games and more.

See this iconic band, +LIVE+ at Brookfield Zoo Chicago's premier summer concert series. The concert supports animal care and conservation.

Explore the entire museum into the night, including Marvel’s Spider-Man: Beyond Amazing — The Exhibition, with extended hours every Sunday.

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