It was a regular day on the basketball court when Chicago teen Mekhi Bailey took a hit to the neck — nothing unusual for an active kid. But the next morning, one side of his face and body drooped.

Many proposed bills from this year’s legislative session would affect children and families. The 2025 legislative session runs from Jan. 8, 2025, through May 31, 2025. It’s during this window that ...

If you live in Skokie (or nearby), check out these family-friendly summer fests to keep your kids busy this summer. Glencoe Festival of Art, Photo Credit Amdur Productions. There are so many great ...

There are so many great summer festivals happening in Chicagoland. If you’re looking for a fest near Tinley Park, then check out these five can’t-miss events. Be sure to check if you need to purchase ...

More families are using their vacation time to make memories with extended family. Here are 8 trips that everyone will enjoy. Chicago Parent is Chicagoland’s trusted parenting hub since 1984. We ...

For Skokie schools parents, figuring out which bus to take to school shouldn’t cause a headache. Some districts in Skokie keep bus routes private only for parents and caregivers, while others publish ...

Lake views, spa days, candle pouring, ziplining and more — here’s how to plan a relaxed, fun, food-filled girls weekend just two hours from Chicago in Lake Geneva and its nearby towns. Looking for a ...

When parents come to the Diagnostic Evaluation Center (DEC) at the Sonia Shankman Orthogenic School in Chicago, they’re often at a breaking point — their child has been struggling for years, and ...

Chicago Parent, as a Zoe Communications Group company, is certified as a Women’s Business Enterprise by the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC) – that’s the official way of saying we ...