AUDITIONS (2/4 & 2/18) for Fall '24-American Youth Symphony Orchestra

Youth Orch & Chamber Music Auditions - ages 7-18, all orchestral instruments

North Suburban YMCA Opens Summer Camp Registration

Camp Open House Scheduled for January 10, 2024 from 10am – 12pm

NSYMCA’s Pet Blanket Making Event Draws Community Pet Lovers

For Some of the 150 Volunteers It Was a Family Affair

North Suburban YMCA Opens Summer Camp Registration

Camp Open House Scheduled for January 7, 2023 10am – 12pm

North Suburban YMCA Announces New Winter/Spring Programming

Registration Now Open

North Suburban YMCA Welcomes the Community to Its Annual “Fall Fest”

Free event will be held on October 8

Sen. McConchie, Rep. Bos to Host Kids’ Fair with Foglia YMCA Aug. 13th

Sen. McConchie and Rep. Bos invite families to join them for their annual Kids’ Fair in partnership with the Foglia YMCA.

Holiday Music Special - Buy 3 get 1 FREE Lesson

Give the Gift of Music this Season with American Music Institute

Who Wants To Play For The World's Biggest Youth Soccer Club?

Chicago Rush is part of the world's biggest youth soccer club, with 40,000 players worldwide. Tryouts coming to a town near you soon!

North Suburban YMCA Opens 2021 Summer Camp Registration

The Y Remains Hyper Vigilant with Safety Precautions

North Suburban YMCA Launches “Remote Learning Days”

An All-Day Supervised Program for School-Aged Children

North Suburban YMCA Offers Virtual SmartLab Classes for Kids

Choose from Video Game Design, Intro to Coding and Intro to Python.

Dive for Gold at YMCA on March 14

Annual Swim Party is an Active and Fun Way to Celebrate St. Patrick's Day.

Holiday Planning: Santa Package for Kids and Parents!

The package includes a 2-night stay, meals, a visit from Santa and Mrs. Claus, pictures with Else from Frozen, other events and activities!

5 Ways Families Can Avoid Overspending This Summer — And Beyond

Summer spending doesn't have to break the bank! Here are a few ways to cut back while still having some big fun all year.

Lake Co. Sheriff's Office to Host Latino Citizens Police Academy

The first ever program will kick off in June and will be taught by Spanish-speaking instructors at the sheriff's office.

Woodfield Mall to Host Mother's Day Paint & Sip Soiree

Celebrate Mother's Day with family-friendly painting, live music, giveaways and more

Helpful Pregnancy Advice That Moms-To-Be Should Embrace

If you're pregnant, don't stress— a new book explains just what to do while making your baby, from healthy diets to the checklist you need.

Tidying Up: How To Declutter Our Lives As Parents

It's common to feel suffocated by all of our material objects. Luckily, there are some ways to simplify our lives as parents and people.

7 Expert Tips On Managing Your Picky Little Eaters

Every parent wants to crack the code on their picky eaters — without having to force-feed them. Here are some techniques that will help.

Everything You Need To Know About The Hoverboard

Learn about hoverboard, types of hoverboard, hoverboard speed & range, how to ride on hoverboard etc.

Chicago Actor Launches Podcast "Acting Up With Ali Goodman"

Ali Goodman Highlights the Highs and Lows of a Working Mom Raising a Child with Special Needs

Traveling With A Toddler: Pro Tips And Avoidable Fails

Planning a getaway with a toddler? It might not be as sunny as you hoped, if you're not prepared. Here are some tips to remember!

Planning Your Spring Break Trip

Whether a quick getaway or a prolonged family vacation, everyone is looking forward to shedding the winter blues and grabbing some rays.

Annual YMCA “Dive for Gold” Party Celebrates St. Patrick’s Day

Kids invited to dive for gold tokens in festive green pool.

When life gives you snow - eat it!

Momma Chef: Bringing You Dozens of Fabulous Recipes Using Less Than 6 Ingredients and Under 6 Minutes Prep Time- Easiest Dinner This Week!

Freedom Home Care Partners With Fill A Heart 4 Kids

Filling Lake County businesses and organizations' windows with heartwarming Valentines for 3,347 local foster children

7 Signs You Might Be Over-Parenting

A recent book suggests that over-parenting your child could be doing more harm than good — but how do you know when you're guilty of it?

How to Get on Track with Retirement

The perfect plan for retirement doesn’t start when you have 10 more years to go until you retire. It takes strategy and time

Planting the seed

and watching it bloom-especially for Mandy Gollay

What Is A Lawnmower Parent — And Are You One?

You've heard of the helicopter parent, but there’s a new term sweeping the playgrounds. Are you guilty of it?

Woodfield Mall Hosts "Vampirina"-themed Disney Junior Play Date

Family-friendly activities, themed crafts, Halloween goodies and more on Oct. 27

6 Ways To Balance Parenthood And A Successful Career

With a little creative thinking, courage, and planning, you can find a modern-day workflow that actually works for you and your family.

YMCA Offers Spooktacular Fun at Annual Halloween Party October 21

New attractions include a re-designed haunted house, pumpkin sale, and contests.

Borne2Dance Fosters Your Child's Creativity With Dance and Music

Borne2Dance, Inc.'s warm atmosphere encourage children to express themselves artistically!

Lake Co. Young Ambassadors Board Applications Accepted

Highly motivated youth looking to empower their peers and become a voice in their communities are encouraged to apply.

Woodfield Mall Hosts Back-to-School Bash

Student-friendly Activities Open Free to Public, Aug. 25

Momma Chef's Crispy Cornflake Chicken Recipe

Bringing You Dozens of Fabulous Recipes Using Less Than 6 Ingredients and Under 6 Minutes Prep Time- Easiest Dinner This Week!

Your Guide to Strawberry Fest 2018 in Long Grove

The three-day festival in downtown Long Grove is dedicated to all things strawberries. There is also music, a Kids Zone and carnival.

Buffalo Grove Speller Competes In National Bee

Good luck to Anmol Dash, an 8th grader at Daniel Wright Junior High School in Lincolnshire.

North Suburban YMCA Hosts New 5K for Healthy Kids Day on April 21

Annual family event kicks off with a community 5K walk/run.

Caring Easter Bunny Coming to Woodfield Mall this March

A unique photo event in a subdued environment tailored to children with special needs on March 11 and March 18

Register Now For Buffalo Grove’s Night Owl Egg Hunt

The egg hunt will be held at Willow Stream Park on March 28.

Park District Eyes Spray 'N Play Expansion

A consultant's report recommended expanding the splash area and other improvements to Mike Rylko Community Park.

Annual “Dive for Gold” Swim Party Brings Leprechaun Luck to YMCA

Celebrate St. Patrick's Day with the kids at annual community swim party.

Golf Fundraiser Raises $200,000 For At-Risk Youth

The Boys & Girls Club of Lake County hosted their 15th Annual Golf Outing on July 31.

Ela Soccer Club Fall 2017 Recreation Registration - Now Open!

Recreation league for players U4-6 and 1st-8th Grade

CCSD21 to host free community Wellness Fair

​Join School District 21 on Saturday, October 22, from 9:30 to 11:30 AM at London Middle School for a free, community-wide Wellness Fair.

Buffalo Grove Ranked Among the Best Cities in Illinois for Families

WalletHub recently released its 2016 list of the best and worst cities in Illinois for families. Find out how your town ranks.