Clarendon Hills Scores Sweet Scoop Comeback As Rita’s Moves Into Prospect Ave Spot
Rita's Italian Ice is set to open in Clarendon Hills this September at the former Four Sons Mercantile, filling a downtown void left when The Daily Scoop closed. The franchisee says the shop will join village events and bring dozens of flavors to Prospect Avenue.
Chicago Child Care Costs Leave Parents Comparing Daycare to Rent
A new childcare index finds infant tuition in Chicago averages about $21,613 a year — roughly the cost of many studio apartments — leaving families and early‑education staff squeezed. Local data shows long waits and limited slots in parts of the city.












