On May 19, a new law passed requiring that every school district in Illinois offer a full-day kindergarten program by the 2027-2028 academic year. Bill HB2396 requires school districts to offer a full ...

During camps at Instituto Cervantes Chicago, Spanish is the language of high-fives, art tables, group games and memorable moments that make kids feel brave. “Families immediately value our authentic ...

Selecting a diverse community for raising a family is instrumental in broadening a child’s perspective. Niche, a top resource for town, school, and college rankings, recently published its 2024 list ...

Photo courtesy of SPF All Day. For families looking for a fun, active way to spend time together no matter the weather, SPF All Day is the perfect indoor option. The city’s largest pickleball and ...

In Chicago, students don’t move up to high school without entrance exams. Here’s the Chicago high school entrance exam prep for every test they can take. Stepping up from middle to high school in ...

Visit the best libraries in the Chicago area to discover your next read or just to explore the beautiful public spaces. Visit the top bookstores in the Chicago area and experience all that these ...

During the pandemic, like many of us who couldn’t get haircuts, 7-year-old Evan Hall sported a new, longer hairdo. But once the stay-at-home bans were lifted, Hall had become so fond of his long locks ...

Staff at Austin College and Career Academy welcome a student for the first day of school. The Chicago Board of Education approved future school calendars with start dates that are about a week later ...

For families looking for a fun, active way to spend time together no matter the weather, SPF All Day is the perfect indoor option.... Key takeaways Visit the best libraries in the Chicago area to ...

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Families across Chicagoland have plenty of ways to keep kids entertained this weekend. From live theater and music performances to hands-on library activities and... For families looking for a fun, ...

See the full 2025-2026 CPS calendar, including key dates for the first day of school, winter break, spring break and more. Planning your family’s year around school schedules? The 2025-26 Chicago ...