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February 2026

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
Where to Get Quality Clothes for Less
By Kelly Aiglon
If you’ve ever bought your child a new outfit only to have it rejected or outgrown before the tags hit the trash, these consignment shops are your new lifeline. 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
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
How to Make Chicago More Kid Friendly
By Tal Rosenberg
Our manifesto offers nine (mostly) doable suggestions. 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
Four Cafés With Fresh Takes on Asian Fare
By Liz Grossman
Filipino cookies, Korean-influenced pastries, and other specialties are on the menu at these newcomers. Read more
The Low-Down on Chicago’s Massive Debt
By Grace Perry
New year, same old mountain of IOUs. Where did the city's debt come from, and why can’t we shake it? Read more
An Evanston Tudor Mansion Comes to Market
By Thomas Connors
Built for a CPA, this Evanston mansion is one tangible asset. Read more
The Roots of Violence in Black Communities
Interview by Mike Thomas
UIC’s David Stovall contends that capitalism and racism are fueling conflict. Read more
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