Chicago Public Schools launched an antibiotic-free chicken campaign today, offering students a new and healthier alternative in the lunchroom.  Read more...

The greatest show on earth is back and "Fully Charged."  Read more...

As part of its ongoing series exploring the world's population hitting 7 billion, NPR, via its Planet Money team, ran a story today about some parts of the world - the more economically and technically advanced parts - where population growth has all but stopped. This brings up all sorts of questions for the future of these countries.  Read more...

Charis Freiman-Mendel needed a way to memorize her vocabulary words. And she loves to cook. So she combined them, inventing a recipe that raised her scores considerably.  Read more...

Chicago Public Schools and the Chicago Department of Public Health are attacking the problem of teen pregnancy by partnering with Plan Parenthood of Illinois to teach parents how to talk to their kids.  Read more...

Tripping tellingly down the trail of trite tropes, three pterodactyls tripped over their tired tongues. It's National Tongue Twister Day!  Read more...

Chicago Children's Theatre is everywhere with it's current production of Goodnight Moon, but we found a more up-to-date parody that we think might (sadly?) be a more realistic depiction.  Read more...

Childproofing the house for tiny holiday visitors can be quick and easy. Pediatric and baby-proofing experts along with savvy moms weigh in with tips.  Read more...

A group of Oak Park moms have started and organization, and have come up with a calendar of community service projects, to teach their kids how to give back.  Read more...

China Anne McClain and her sisters, Sierra and Lauryn at Block 37 Friday, Nov. 18.  Read more...

Doug Matthews and AllRecipes.com have started a new tradition - celebrate Thanksgiving BEFORE Christmas.  Read more...

Sometimes you've just gotta get out ON Thanksgiving. Here's a list of six places to go.  Read more...

A new baby girl western lowland gorilla has come into the world - the first of this critically endangered species to be born at the zoo since 2005.  Read more...

You can help a Chicago family this holiday season make a difference. You could even save a life.  Read more...

A new baby girl western lowland gorilla born at the Lincoln Park Zoo on Nov. 16 was found dead in its mother's arms Friday morning.  Read more...

Chicago Parent met up with Next Big Thing finalist Shealeigh at the Radio Disney Concert the weekend before Thanksgiving. When Emma and Grace DeCarlo (15 and 13, respectively) talked to her, there were still three people in the running. On Friday, it was announced that Shealeigh and Zack Montana were the final two. Here's our talk with the very exhuberant performer.  Read more...

The Field Museum has more than 200 scientists - who work both in Chicago and around the world. This new exhibit shows how they're trying to impact everything from bird deaths in Chicago to conservation in Madagascar.  Read more...

Meredith Sinclair took her youngest to experience the magic of this perennial holiday favorite.  Read more...

Waiting for the NBA to start playing? Spend some time this month in the family-friendly confines of the Chicago Steam.  Read more...

Ah, the beautiful mannequins representing The Nutcracker Ballet. Wait, they're moving. Wait, they're dancing. Wait, they're dancing The Nutracker! In the display windows!  Read more...

Chicago is a diverse city, with many people speaking languages that their children's teachers don't understand. The awkward solution is that kids end up translating meetings about their own performance. Linda Lutton at WBEZ ran a story this week on a program in Little Village that fits student translators with parents and teachers who need them. She graciously gave Chicago Parent permission to post her story.  Read more...

Chicago Parent & ALEX Toys are sponsoring an afternoon of fun and entertainment at the Wonder! store in Deerfield, Sunday Dec. 4, 12-3 p.m.  Read more...