Show off your best costume while supporting the Boys & Girls Club of the Northwest Suburbs on October 24.
Youth Orch & Chamber Music Auditions - ages 7-18, all orchestral instruments American Music Institute's profile picture
Sen. McConchie and Rep. Bos invite families to join them for their annual Kids’ Fair in partnership with the Foglia YMCA.
Students who read eight books over summer vacation will receive an official IL House Certificate of Recognition and ice cream.
Sen. McConchie and Rep. Bos invite residents to their first annual Kids' Health and Safety Fair in partnership with the Foglia YMCA.
'Tis the Season for Safe and Socially Distant Keepsakes
A Barrington photographer is capturing the impact of the coronavirus and raising funds for local charities by taking photos of families.
Summer spending doesn't have to break the bank! Here are a few ways to cut back while still having some big fun all year.
Celebrate Mother's Day with family-friendly painting, live music, giveaways and more
If you're pregnant, don't stress— a new book explains just what to do while making your baby, from healthy diets to the checklist you need.
Steven A. Miner II discusses all things child custody cases.
It's common to feel suffocated by all of our material objects. Luckily, there are some ways to simplify our lives as parents and people.
Every parent wants to crack the code on their picky eaters — without having to force-feed them. Here are some techniques that will help.
Planning a getaway with a toddler? It might not be as sunny as you hoped, if you're not prepared. Here are some tips to remember!
Area students recognized in essay competition and good citizenship
local philanthropic giving
A recent book suggests that over-parenting your child could be doing more harm than good — but how do you know when you're guilty of it?
The Hoffman Estates Park District announces that registration for 2019 winter programs opens on Wed., Nov. 14 at 8 a.m.
You've heard of the helicopter parent, but there’s a new term sweeping the playgrounds. Are you guilty of it?
Family-friendly activities, themed crafts, Halloween goodies and more on Oct. 27
With a little creative thinking, courage, and planning, you can find a modern-day workflow that actually works for you and your family.
Community fundraising
essay contest
Student-friendly Activities Open Free to Public, Aug. 25
District 220 students leading social entrepreneurial projects
Acho is coming to the church in celebration of the life and legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr.
teaching
Recreation league for players U4-6 and 1st-8th grade.
Free, family fun event
A total of 73 Illinois cities were ranked by Niche as the best places to start a family.
Here are the top 50 safest cities in Illinois, according to ValuePenguin.
Cool off at these 43 water parks and pools this summer.
VIDEO: A young woman shares her story of "sextortion" as a teen victim of Lucas Chansler. The FBI has released the screen names he used.
Sure, Chicago has a lot of fun things to do, but let us introduce you to what the rest of Illinois has to offer this summer.
Warning: Do not read when hungry.
Honest Abe’s 206th birthday is Feb. 12. Celebrate by learning 20 new facts about the president from Illinois.
Lest we forget just how wonderful our state is, take a look at the Illinois Wall of Fame.
The Waukegan resident plans to pay off her mortgage and plan a family vacation with the winnings.
Army vet Jim Champion has multiple sclerosis.
The movie, in stores July 22, is about a real-life boy who says he went to Heaven and met Jesus during surgery. We spoke with the family behind the film about how it can help start a discussion in your town.
Patch readers told us who the "Everyday Inspirations" in their communities are, and we're sharing their stories and the work they've done locally.
A New York woman is so good at bargain shopping that she's used her skills to donate groceries and other goods to charity. Learn how you can follow her lead locally.
As a part of our "Everyday Inspirations" series, we look at how children across the country are making big impacts locally.
After losing three people close to her in eight months, Edie Elkan picked up a harp for the first time in 28 years. Now she runs a program training others to play the instrument for patients in hospitals.
Patch wants to share stories about people who work every day to change others' lives for the better.
Lake Shore Pediatrics has offices in Barrington, Libertyville and Lake Forest.
Five inspiring stories from Patch.