Youth Orch & Chamber Music Auditions - ages 7-18, all orchestral instruments
A free community event titled “How to Trace Your Family Tree” will be featured at Montgomery Village Hall at 10:00 a.m. on February 11.
A popular music and movement program, Kindermusik is considered an effective tool for early childhood education.
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.
Plus: Activities for kids 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.
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!
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?
You've heard of the helicopter parent, but there’s a new term sweeping the playgrounds. Are you guilty of it?
With a little creative thinking, courage, and planning, you can find a modern-day workflow that actually works for you and your family.
Free family fun on the farm takes place Sunday, Aug 19 at Dickson-Murst Farm.
Second-grader David got a ride to school from the sheriff's office.
There are over 40 camps, a week long each, at the college. Check them out!
Find out how to apply for the chance at a $500 scholarship.
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.
A list of 59 must-try ice cream shops throughout the state.
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.
Make learning FUN with LEGO Bricks. We learn, we build, we play! 6-week session Thursdays, July 9 - August 13
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.
The 16-year-old Aurora Central Catholic student was killed in a tragic car crash Tuesday evening.
Easter bunny will be there from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Event benefitted the Kendall County Food Pantry.
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 ticket was sold at the New Tobacco Hut, 3015 East New York St. in Aurora.
Dawn Garbe bought her winning ticket at the Oswego Earth Market on Route 34.
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.
All it takes is a "like" on Facebook.
Patch and Disney on Ice will give away five family packs of four tickets each to the show of your choice. Enter to win through Jan. 20.
These animals have it all figured out.
“We are always looking for volunteers. We have had hundreds of volunteers that have made the PADS program a success, but it gets tough to donate one’s time given personal commitments.”
Leader of the Chicago Archdiocese reflects on his life and his service to the church.
Is this dad a jerk or a prankster? What a terrible gift. (Unless you're a Packers fan.)
Who says the punishment always has to fit the crime?
Christian Bucks’ idea to foster friendship spreads to 32 states—and counting.
The Santa Parade starts in downtown Montgomery at 8 a.m. and runs until 10 a.m. Santa also will visit the west side of the village and unincorporated Aurora township from 10 a.m. to noon.