With a few keyboard clicks, Christmas spirit comes early
Youth Orch & Chamber Music Auditions - ages 7-18, all orchestral instruments
Three Suburban Spots Welcome St. Nick; Kids Dine for $1.99
Kids Dine for $1.99; Create Cards for Military Members
Sen. McConchie and Rep. Bos invite families to join them for their annual Kids’ Fair in partnership with the Foglia YMCA.
Summer Music Camp For All Instruments, ages 5-18 in Hinsdale
Give the Gift of Music this Season with American Music Institute
Sen. McConchie and Rep. Bos invite residents to their first annual Kids' Health and Safety Fair in partnership with the Foglia YMCA.
Chicago Rush is part of the world's biggest youth soccer club, with 40,000 players worldwide. Tryouts coming to a town near you soon!
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.
Details of Hawthorn Mall's upcoming 'Soothing Easter Bunny' visit.
Every parent wants to crack the code on their picky eaters — without having to force-feed them. Here are some techniques that will help.
Here's what children will receive following their visit with the Easter Bunny at Hawthorn Mall.
Ali Goodman Highlights the Highs and Lows of a Working Mom Raising a Child with Special Needs
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!
Calling all actors! Theater courses on topics facing youth today
July Performance Camp
Build Language Skills Any Time
Filling Lake County businesses and organizations' windows with heartwarming Valentines for 3,347 local foster children
Pediatric blood cancer patients enjoy free party with families.
Come out and get great deals and participate in the Cupcake Challenge
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?
Hot Ground Gym Child Abuser
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.
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.
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.
Upcoming events taking place at Or Shalom
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 mother duck has decided to lay her eggs at the home improvement store in Gurnee and the ducklings are expected to be born in the coming weeks, according to the Daily Herald.
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.
Five inspiring stories from Patch.
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.