When families seek extra support beyond the classroom, resource and advocacy centers can bridge gaps, amplify voices and connect to school services. This guide highlights five standout organizations ...

When families explore private schools in Chicago that specialize in special-needs programming, they look for institutions built around tailored supports, therapeutic integration and self-advocacy ...

Jack’s Pumpkin Pop-Up runs through November with games, pumpkins and photo ops, but families should know ticket prices, parking and accessibility. Jack’s Pumpkin Pop-Up on Goose Island in Chicago is ...

This portion of the playground is geared toward younger kiddos and there is another area for equipped for older ones, too. Park No. 574 on Chicago’s Near West Side is a modern 2.45-acre playground ...

The Aurora high school is rebuilding its auditorium and upgrading stadium facilities with voter-approved funds to modernize student spaces and improve community events. Photo credit: Indian Prairie ...

Winter Break is always a tough time for parents to try to keep their children entertained. You can take away the pressure of it all by signing your son or daughter up for a winter break camp this year ...

Is Flyover Chicago kid-friendly? Flyover Chicago is an immersive ride at Navy Pier that uses motion seats, visuals, scents and mists to simulate flying over Chicago. The motion isn’t extreme like a ...

“Curious Chicago Kids” is a new Chicago Parent series that helps families explore the city and answer kids’ curious questions along the way. From shiny sculptures to zoo facts, we break it down so ...

Latin’s vision for educational excellence reinforces the value of an exemplary liberal arts education that makes learning inquiry-based, personal and inclusive. Rather than simply conveying ...

At Cesar’s in Chicago’s Lakeview neighborhood, family and food come together. Lourdes (Lulu) Duran helps lead the restaurant with her siblings, continuing the work their parents started decades ago.

Looking for top suburban schools near Chicago with special needs programs? Here are six that excel in inclusion, IEP services and outcomes.

Founder Noreen Heron shares how motherhood shaped her leadership as Heron Agency celebrates its 25th anniversary.