South suburban family has been racing cars for 70 years, and now 6-year-old is behind the wheel
The youngest racer is Lydia, who’s six. Then there’s big sister, Allie, who’s eight. Dad also races. Little Jake will start racing next year when he turns five. Mom is the only "odd man out".
The youngest racer is Lydia, who’s six. Then there’s big sister, Allie, who’s eight. Dad also races. Little Jake will start racing next year when he turns five. Mom is the only "odd man out".
‘Sleep divorce’: Why are some couples spending their nights in separate beds?
More than a third of people are choosing to sleep apart from their partners, a new survey found. Would that help you sleep better or worse?
More than a third of people are choosing to sleep apart from their partners, a new survey found. Would that help you sleep better or worse?
Florida firefighter adopts baby left in safe haven box
The firefighter, who heard the alarm and discovered the baby inside, said he fell in love with the infant as soon as their eyes met.
The firefighter, who heard the alarm and discovered the baby inside, said he fell in love with the infant as soon as their eyes met.
Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter celebrate 77th wedding anniversary
Seventy-seven years ago, a U.S. Navy midshipman exchanged vows with a woman he'd met and fell in love with years earlier. Little did they both know that their marriage would become the longest of any presidential couple.
Seventy-seven years ago, a U.S. Navy midshipman exchanged vows with a woman he'd met and fell in love with years earlier. Little did they both know that their marriage would become the longest of any presidential couple.
5 tips to keep kids entertained while traveling this summer
Lee Scott, chair of the education advisory board at the Goddard School, dishes out some fun tips to keep children engaged and entertained while traveling this summer.
Lee Scott, chair of the education advisory board at the Goddard School, dishes out some fun tips to keep children engaged and entertained while traveling this summer.
NBA veteran Tony Snell, 31, reveals autism diagnosis
Tony Snell, a former NBA first-round pick, revealed Friday that he was diagnosed with autism last year.
Tony Snell, a former NBA first-round pick, revealed Friday that he was diagnosed with autism last year.
Illinois father, daughter duo to climb Mt. Kilimanjaro for Father's Day
Layne and Jorie Pollard talk about their special relationship and what inspired them to take on Mt. Kilimanjaro this Father's Day.
Layne and Jorie Pollard talk about their special relationship and what inspired them to take on Mt. Kilimanjaro this Father's Day.
AMC Theatres to offer tickets as low as $3 this summer
The program allows moviegoers to watch recent and classic family titles for $3 plus tax on Wednesdays and $5 plus tax on Saturdays throughout the summer.
The program allows moviegoers to watch recent and classic family titles for $3 plus tax on Wednesdays and $5 plus tax on Saturdays throughout the summer.
Free meals for kids in Aurora available all summer long
The Northern Illinois Food Bank will offer free, nutritious boxed meals at four Aurora parks starting Monday, June 5, through Friday, August 11.
The Northern Illinois Food Bank will offer free, nutritious boxed meals at four Aurora parks starting Monday, June 5, through Friday, August 11.
Raging Waves: Largest waterpark in Illinois opens for the season
This year, Raging Waves has added new mobile ticket redemption, new decking and lounge chairs, and additional seating and shady areas.
This year, Raging Waves has added new mobile ticket redemption, new decking and lounge chairs, and additional seating and shady areas.
5 toys to bring out your kids' creativity this summer
Parenting and lifestyle expert Shivna Patel shows off some of the best toys to engage your children while school is out this summer.
Parenting and lifestyle expert Shivna Patel shows off some of the best toys to engage your children while school is out this summer.
Cradles to Crayons gearing up for baby supply drive
Dawn Melchiorre, executive director of Cradles to Crayons, talks about what they're doing to give back to families in need of basic essential items for babies and toddlers.
Dawn Melchiorre, executive director of Cradles to Crayons, talks about what they're doing to give back to families in need of basic essential items for babies and toddlers.
Suburban dance troupe helping family whose daughters have Batten Disease
Abigail and Annabelle Beedle have been diagnosed with CLN2, a rare genetic nervous system disorder, also referred to as "Batten Disease." Their story is being told by the Glenview-based Trifecta Dance Collective.
Abigail and Annabelle Beedle have been diagnosed with CLN2, a rare genetic nervous system disorder, also referred to as "Batten Disease." Their story is being told by the Glenview-based Trifecta Dance Collective.
Swim safety: Don’t let your kids wear this color in the pool
The last thing you want your kid to be in case of any water emergency is difficult to spot, swim safety instructors say.
The last thing you want your kid to be in case of any water emergency is difficult to spot, swim safety instructors say.
Alabama couple welcome rare quadruplets: 2 sets of identical twins
Making these four babies even more rare and precious, the sets of identical twins are two boys and two girls.
Making these four babies even more rare and precious, the sets of identical twins are two boys and two girls.
'I like that you arrest bad guys': Trooper's son gives adorable Mother's Day interview
Five-year-old Ryder Brock talked about what he loved about his mother, Trooper Chelsea Brock.
Five-year-old Ryder Brock talked about what he loved about his mother, Trooper Chelsea Brock.
Chicago Mayfest is back! 3-day food and music event kicks off Friday
Summertime in Chicago means one thing - it's time for festivals! The city is gearing up for a summer full of events, and one of the first to kick off is the annual Chicago Mayfest.
Summertime in Chicago means one thing - it's time for festivals! The city is gearing up for a summer full of events, and one of the first to kick off is the annual Chicago Mayfest.
Heather Armstrong, mommy blogger known as Dooce, dies at 47
Armstrong’s boyfriend, Pete Ashdown, told The Associated Press that he found her Tuesday night at their Salt Lake City home.
Armstrong’s boyfriend, Pete Ashdown, told The Associated Press that he found her Tuesday night at their Salt Lake City home.
Parents ask for more transparency from Chicago childcare nonprofit
Parents and community members of El Hogar del Niño, a nonprofit that provides childcare education and family services, are asking for more transparency.
Parents and community members of El Hogar del Niño, a nonprofit that provides childcare education and family services, are asking for more transparency.
Walmart to give free Walmart+ membership to new moms in May
The company will give away up to 20,000 free one-year memberships of Walmart+.
The company will give away up to 20,000 free one-year memberships of Walmart+.