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The State of Early Childhood Education in Illinois

Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s proposed Smart Start program would allow an additional 5,000 kids to go to preschool next year, eventually adding a total of 20,000 slots. The plan would also add money to increase wages for early education providers. ....

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Safety recalls of children's products reach highest level in nearly a decade: 'A wakeup call'

The 100 recalls by the Consumer Product Safety Commission in 2022 was the most issued since 2013, according to the report. ....

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Across Illinois, high prices and gaps in available child care

In some Illinois communities, finding child care isn t just a routine task for families to work through, but a seemingly impossible dream. ....

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High prices, shortages across Illinois highlight patchwork child care system

As Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker makes a $250 million pitch for child care investment, data show the obstacles to access across the state. ....

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High prices, gaps in availability across Illinois highlight patchwork child care system

As Pritzker makes $250M pitch for child care investment, data show the obstacles to access across Illinois ....

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