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February 2026

The 10 Hottest Restaurants in Chicago Right Now
The city’s most buzzed-about restaurants this month, in order of heat Read more
A Local’s Guide to West Pullman
By Judy Sutton Taylor
Natasha Nicholes, founder of the teaching farm We Sow We Grow, recommends these four spots. Read more
Insider Tips on Doing Grown-Up Stuff With Your Kids
By David McMillin
It’s every parent’s nightmare: Your child screams on an airplane or melts down at a nice restaurant. How to make these public excursions as smooth as possible? We asked the people who know best. Read more
How to Build a Better Lemonade Stand
By Peter Gianopulos
Leave the clear plastic cups and store-bought Minute Maid behind. We asked a beverage whiz and a marketing guru for tips on how to elevate your operation. Read more
Where to Go Train Spotting
By Kelley Engelbrecht
And plane spotting. And boat spotting. And dump truck spotting. Read more
Five Municipal Water Parks Worth a Drive
By Judy Sutton Taylor
These suburban public facilities offer sun-soaked (and in one case indoor) family fun without the hefty prices of privately owned spots. Read more
The Daycare Plague Diaries
By David McMillin
A father chronicles his son’s first few weeks in a classroom — and the many maladies He brought home. Read more
How to Make Chicago More Kid Friendly
By Tal Rosenberg
Our manifesto offers nine (mostly) doable suggestions. Read more
What Top Chefs Cook for Their Kids
By Cate Huguelet
Four recipes you can make at home, taste-approved by the chefs’ children Read more
The Savvy Parent’s Guide to Raising Kids in Chicago
Featuring child-approved museums, meals, decor, jokes, parks, and more — plus other sage advice for grownups. Read more
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