Check out these great suggestions for a fun-filled day or overnight trip for the whole family.

Forest Preserve District of Will County programs offer plenty of family fun for spring break outings in March.

For the third year, the Bess Bower Dunn Museum in Libertyville is holding a food drive during spring break. Visitors will receive free admission with the donation of at least one nonperishable food item or toiletry per person.

The Morton Arboretum in Lisle is more than just trees. Check out the many gardens, trails, art exhibits and a new mini-golf course.

The convergence of spring break and Holy Week means packed terminals at O’Hare and Midway international airports, the Chicago Department of Aviation reports.

The Morton Arboretum in Lisle is more than just trees. Check out the many gardens, trails, art exhibits and a new mini-golf course coming in May.

The spring break week will be bookended with opportunities to interact with costumed characters ranging from Jasmine to Ironman, and many other activities in between.

The Plainfield Park District had a banner weekend at the recent Illinois Association of Park Districts/Illinois Park & Recreation Association Soaring to New Heights Conference.

The Plainfield Park District is already preparing for the summer season with registration for summer camp, swim lessons and pool passes all opening Feb. 23.

State Republican lawmakers Rep. Jeff Keicher and Sen. Dave Syverson are calling on Springfield to cap the statewide sales tax on motor fuel at 18-cents per gallon to provide relief for Illinoisans at the gas pump amid soaring prices and inflation.

Families looking for fun and affordable activities during spring break week this month are invited to participate in a series of programs presented by the Elmhurst History Museum.