Youth Orch & Chamber Music Auditions - ages 7-18, all orchestral instruments
As local schools adopt remote learning strategies for the fall, Dreiske offers some helpful techniques to keep students on track.
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.
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.
Learn how providing children with an enriching summer experience can have a lasting impact on their lives.
Join us for a free family event at a YMCA of Metro Chicago near you.
When schools close, working parents can rely on YMCA of Metro Chicago's School Days Out to keep children active, engaged, and safe.
When schools close, working parents can rely on YMCA of Metro Chicago’s School Days Out to keep children active, engaged, and safe.
Check out what fun events and activities are happening this month in the city!
If the Boy Scouts of America approves, Chicago would be home to the first LGBTQ organization to partner with the Scouts.
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.
Featuring a half-price pizza party and more
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.
Kevin O'Malley was shot in a mugging on May 30.
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 little guy is the first of his kind to be born at the zoo.
Preschool Preparation Workshop: Bubbles Academy
'Fathers Helping Fathers' hosts Dad School, providing free legal and social support for Dads working to become closer to their kids.
The national non-profit organization hosts ‘Dad School’, to provide Chicago area fathers with free legal advice, and support.
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.
Thanks to Colin Hinkle, you can see its beauty in a stunning YouTube video.
Halley's Comet says hello this week, and conditions in Illinois are good for viewing.
DNAinfo Chicago introduces you to Ian Petchenik, the man who built the Daily Chicago Chocolate Smell Map.
Army vet Jim Champion has multiple sclerosis.
You can find Damen at Miss Q's Framing and Home Decor in Bucktown.
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.
Wicker Park’s nonprofit creative writing and tutoring center is hosting its annual prom fundraiser April 26 in Lincoln Park. The theme this year is "Prom 9 From Outer Space."
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.
Also in this week's 'Good Reads,' a local cop has 50 parrots in his home and Patch readers have a bone to pick with the post office over missing mail.
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.