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At St. John’s Northwestern Academies (SJNA) in Delafield, Wisconsin, education isn’t just about academic achievement — but about shaping confident, capable leaders prepared to thrive in an ...

You’re crushing work deadlines and leading Zoom meetings with ease, but when it comes time to decide on dinner, you freeze. Or maybe you can easily make it through a jam-packed work trip, but as soon ...

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Some people flip items on Facebook for profit, but I don’t have time to paint an armoir. I’m a 40-something with a full-time job and little kids. I use Facebook Marketplace to sell stuff around the ...

Cool off with your kids at these amazing, free splash pads in Chicago—safe, fun and perfect for hot summer days. Photo credit: Patrick L. Pyszka, City of Chicago When summer temperatures soar in ...

Parenting makes the heart grow fonder, and the brain grow … smaller? Several studies have revealed that the brain loses volume across the transition to parenthood, Darby Saxbe, a psychology professor ...

Illinois education received a bump to the budget this year, but some education advocates hoped for more investment. The state budget package, signed on June 16, totals $55.1 billion. It prioritizes ...

How do you keep kids engaged all summer — while keeping things free, local and screen-light? That’s exactly what Chicago Public Library’s 2025 summer reading program is designed to do. “‘Summer at CPL ...

Experian Median home value in the United States. According to data from Zillow, the median home price in the U.S. was $349,225 in early 2025. That’s about $100,000 higher than the $250,005 recorded in ...

Teens ages 13 and up can come out to Homan Square to showcase their talent while still being able to celebrate Juneteenth. Event cost: Free. Event time: 10 a.m.-7 p.m. June 18, 2025 ...

Join Sagawau Environmental Learning Center for a walk focusing on the contributions made by African-American naturalists. Event cost: Free. Event time: 1 p.m. June 19, 2025 ...