In addition to toiletries and swimsuits, Pediatric Sun Protective Foundation is urging Chicago parents to pack protective sun wear for their kids when heading to the beach or pool this summer.
The Chicago Park District is teaming with North Face to encourage families to participate in outdoor activity. Chicago is one of 13 cities offering urban camping events in conjunction with the Explore Your Parks program.
The Chicago Park District is teaming with North Face to encourage families to participate in outdoor activity. Chicago is one of 13 cities offering urban camping events in conjunction with the Explore Your Parks program.
On Saturday and Sunday, May 18 and 29, 2013, hundreds of participants will be part of the Tough Mudder race. Some wounded service members will be among those competing.
On Saturday and Sunday, May 18 and 29, 2013, hundreds of participants will be part of the Tough Mudder race. Some wounded service members will be among those competing.
Wake Up! Waltz, a monthlong dance series, appears on the rooftops of three Chicago neighborhoods through June 7 to the delight of morning commuters and pedestrian traffic.
Eighteen suburban school boards -- mostly of districts in the Fox Valley and stretching from Algonquin to Naperville -- emphatically said "no" to allowing a virtual charter school to form within their borders.
This Mother's Day, why not start the day out on a sweet note with a personalized cupcake? Depending on your skill level, you can decorate it in great ways.
This Sunday, on Mother's Day, thousands of women in faith communities throughout Chicago will promise to each other to get mammograms and raise awareness for the breast cancer health disparity facing African-American women.
Studies show that young baseball players, especially pitchers, who overuse their throwing arm by practicing too much and pitching too many innings may significantly harm the developing muscles and bones in the shoulders of young ball players.
It wasn't a bomb blast, but a nearly fatal bout of Legionnaires' disease that led to the amputations of Kent Carson's left arm and both legs last year.
Through Saturday, May 4, 2013, you can have the chance to watch celebrities, scientists, politicians and activists share their success stories at the annual TEDxMidwest conference.
This weekend, many Chicagoans will head out of the city for a slice of southern hospitality and to witness one of the most spectacular sporting events of the year: The Kentucky Derby.
Bark in the Park is The Anti-Cruelty Society's 19th annual 5k/3.2 mile run (for people) walk (with or without your dog) to raise funds and awareness for The Anti-Cruelty Society, Chicago's oldest and largest, private, open-admission humane society
Chicago House, the leader in housing and supportive services for people affected by HIV and AIDS is back with its biggest fundraising event of the year.
Lindsay Pinchuk from Bump Club and Beyond has some ideas for great Mother's Day gifts- from relaxing breaks and rejuvenating massages, to meaningful jewelry and the perfect bag.
Through Sunday, April 28, 2013, the Chicago Comic & Entertainment Expo (C2E2) is showcasing the latest from the worlds of comics, movies and television.
Dual language programs in suburban schools are becoming more common as educators and parents recognize the benefits of bilingualism stretch beyond communication.
Catholic Charities hosts the 22nd Annual Blossoms of Hope Brunch Sunday to support the Loving Outreach to Survivors of Suicide (LOSS) and help spread suicide awareness in the Chicagoland area.
We begin in Aurora where the Fox Valley Park District is hosting a Lego Bash at Blackberry Farm. There'll be Lego displays and a complimentary train ride around Lake Gregory.
Throughout April, high school seniors across the Chicago area are learning which colleges have accepted them for the fall. That means it's on to step two: figuring out how to pay for college.