Kathy French, the executive director of AR Kids Read (pronounced "Our Kids Read"), combines traits not often found together. She's effusive and analytical, steady and adventurous. She radiates an easy ...

Quit your whining and go make life happen! We are diving into 10 incredible small towns along the Illinois and Iowa Great River Road, perfect for budget-conscious families and everyday adventurers.

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Swimmable Cities is a global alliance of local government officials, experts and advocates working to make urban waterways clean enough to swim in. Jan de Groen / Swimmable Cities ...

The Trump administration has proposed repealing a Biden-era rule that required states to change how they pay out child care subsidies, citing the potential for fraud.

Spring break doesn’t have to mean expensive resorts or cross-country flights. Some of our favorite family trips have been ones that were quick to plan (and easy on the budget). From road trips along ...

Discover charming Illinois downtowns perfect for a March stroll, with historic streets, scenic riverwalks, and small-town ...

Spend a day exploring art and culture at these Arkansas museums to visit this March, each offering fascinating exhibits and creative inspiration.

Here are the Oscar nominees for best picture and where to watch them in Chicago theaters before the awards ceremony on March 15.

If you think all playgrounds are created equal, you clearly haven’t been to Kade’s Playground in Herculaneum, Missouri. This ...

Back with a new album and tour, the Cruise songstress on the therapy of music, the benefits of not having children and her favourite travel destinations ...

The city sits on what amounts to an island, wedged between the Mississippi River on one side and Lake Winona on the other, creating a setting that feels more like something you’d stumble upon in a ...