Not only were kids in the 70s riding around town on bicycles without helmets, but they were doing so without parental ...

Opinion: A single test score should not define CPS students' learning.

From the Regina George–led Mean Girls trio to Harry, Ron, and Hermione, friend groups of three are iconic in pop culture. But in real life, for your real teen, the friendship dynamics can be tricky.

Parents must allow children to make their own choices. This builds capability and confidence. Letting children learn from mistakes is crucial for their development. Encouraging independent thought ...

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WCIA) — Illinois lawmakers are considering a proposal that would set statewide standards for emergency panic alert systems in schools. State Sen. Michael E. Hastings (D-Frankfort) ...

Shopper News brings you the latest happenings in your community ...

A “horrifying” discovery sprouting on a bathroom floor caused an Aussie to lose their breakfast this week. The resident went ...

This moving Mississippi River bridge in Illinois turns every crossing into a show—cars above, trains below, and a swing span that stops traffic in the best way.

Connecticut must reduce its reliance on local property taxes and fully modernize the Education Cost Sharing formula.

You watch a life loop unfold - someone who became a mother at 13 now embraces grandparenthood at 31 - and you want to know how that happened and what it means for families today. This piece shows how ...

From building imaginary worlds in empty bedrooms to becoming adults who thrive in solitude, those quiet childhood hours weren't just passing time—they were secretly forging nine extraordinary traits ...