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.
Programs include a Parent Support Group, Big Brothers Big Sisters mentoring program and an Anxiety Skills Coping Group.
Music camp for beginners-advanced, ages 5-18yrs, all instruments, aftercare available...
Celebrate Mother's Day with family-friendly painting, live music, giveaways and more
Voices Found: Teens Talk About Mental Health is being held in recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month.
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!
The Twenty-first Star Chapter gives awards to history scholars and good citizens
The free program, It's More Than "Just Say No": Raising Resilient and Drug-Free Kids, will be presented Tuesday, Feb. 5.
All instruments, beginner-advanced, held in Downers Grove
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?
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.
Student-friendly Activities Open Free to Public, Aug. 25
Park Ridge Allstate agency owners are collecting much-needed school supplies to equip teachers and students for a successful school year
Culinary Celebration to Feature Cooking Demonstrations, Dessert Decorating, Food Samplings, and Much More
Summer camp is just one more way that SJB J School brings the value that Catholic education provides to young people into the community.
Maine Township’s MaineStay Youth & Family Services has expanded its psychiatric services to include children and adolescents.
Babies born this month are receiving the red crocheted hates to raise awareness of about heart defects and disease.
Joseph Svachula will take his seventh plunge for Special Olympics on the ComEd team with his 21-year-old son, Danny.
Donations have poured in to a YouCaring effort to support the family of Tommy Gardiner of Park Ridge.
The Grusecki family's "Park Ridge Lights" display brought in thousands in donations in honor of a local boy with a brain tumor.
Wil Greenwald, a high school computer programming teacher at Maine Township District 207, teams up with sports camp to offer hybrid sessions
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.
Family time Kindermusik Playdate Tuesday August 4th at 10am. Ages 0-4, at St. Luke's in Park Ridge. kindermusikwithkathy@yahoo.com
Cool off at these 43 water parks and pools this summer.
As one of the oldest celebrations of National Night Out in the area, Maine Township knows how to do it well. Check this out and join us!
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.
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Bring your little ones for a day of fun while you get things done!
Treat your mom to public skate at the Oakton Ice Arena!
4th & 5th Graders - Dance the night away at Friday Night Live!
Middle Schoolers, join us for Open Gym & Swim!
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.
Hoss, who survived the polar vortex and 500 days on his own, is back home in Michigan as the search for Holly continues on the North Shore.
Wilmette champ holds second-longest winning streak and will compete for $250,000.
West Leyden's Josh Padilla took the field for the first time as a varsity football player, and his friends made the night special.
Halley's Comet says hello this week, and conditions in Illinois are good for viewing.
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.