Reservations for the renovated Elizabeth Morse Genius Children’s Garden are on the Conservatory’s website. The new children’s area opens to the public May 1 with a 6,000-square-foot space featuring larger climbing structures, an elevated canopy and a toddler zone.

Sankofa Village opens on the West Side: clinics, YMCA and space for local businesses join to boost neighborhood health and jobs.

A new $48 million wellness center opened Thursday in the West Garfield Park neighborhood. The goal is to improve the health and quality of life for people on the West Side of Chicago.

Reservations for the new children’s area go live Friday. The 6,000-square-foot space features larger climbing structures, an elevated canopy and a toddler zone.

Garfield Re-2 School District is expanding opportunities for students and families with the launch of FlexPath, a full-time online learning option designed to provide flexibility, personalization and continued connection to school communities.

James Garfield's presidency was tragically cut short by an assassin. Before his passing, doctors wanted to lift his spirits with a soup he ate in his youth.