Community Unit School District 300 is headquartered in Algonquin but serves students from all over Kane and McHenry counties.

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Some families are drawn to schools that feel more personal, with a calm atmosphere, a sense of community, and a foundation of mutual respect. Gateway Montessori School, a small nonprofit on Chicago’s ...

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DuPage County is home to multiple faith-based schools. Each offers a unique blend of academic excellence and Christian values, providing students with a strong foundation for intellectual and ...

Learn more about the new Illinois law intended to prevent domestic violence and its effect on who is allowed to keep a firearm. On Mother’s Day in 2023, a family’s life in the Little Village ...

Cook County is home to many faith-based schools that offer students a blend of rigorous academics, spiritual development and community engagement. To help families choose which one is right for them, ...

Pick your own strawberries at top Chicago-area farms! Fun, fresh air and sweet berries make for the perfect family outing. Strawberry season is one of the sweetest times of the year in the Midwest, ...

Lake County offers an array of faith-based schools that focus on both strong religious values and high-standard academics. To help families choose which one is right for them, this list highlighting ...