IL: Family/Father Issues
Congressional budget impasse threatens IL community health centers
Community health centers in Illinois are stuck in financial limbo as Congress contends with another potential government shutdown. More than forty …
Report: Childcare Biggest Challenge for IL Families
Having access to reliable, affordable, high-quality child care benefits both children and adults, but a new report said it is not the norm for …
More Illinois Toddlers Head for 'Smart Start' in Early Education
Researchers say a lot of learning begins even before birth - and especially between birth and age five. Gov. JB Pritzker's "Smart Start Illinois" …
Report Reinforces Calls for National Paid Sick-Leave Policy
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. - New research suggests access to emergency paid leave could help limit the spread of the novel coronavirus. Supporters of a …
Uncomfortable Questions Could Save Someone's Life
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — A simple conversation could save a life - that's just one of the messages mental-health organizations are hoping to drive …
Illinois in National Spotlight for Defending Reproductive Health
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Illinois state leaders are making moves this week to ensure women's rights to reproductive health care are protected…
State of Babies Report: Illinois Has Room to Grow
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Illinois has room to grow when it comes to ensuring its youngest residents have a strong start in life, according to a new …
Holiday Depression, Stress Not Always "Just the Blues"
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — The holiday season is ramping up, and while many people look forward to festivities with friends and family, for others …
Report: Illinois Kids are Counting on Accurate Census
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Illinois is doing better at improving the lives of children than in past years, according to the new 2018 KIDS COUNT Data …
Agency Launches 24/7 Services to Help Homeless Youth
PARK RIDGE, Ill. -- A program that helps homeless young women in Illinois is taking a new approach with the new year. The Harbour began in 1971 and …
IL pierde empleos para trabajadores sin título de Bachillerato
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Un reporte reciente revela que Illinois tiene una tarea pendiente: hacer que en nuestro estado los empleos de cuello azul …
Effort Under Way to Help New Moms Get Time Off Work
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – The Internet is helping new moms take more time off from work after giving birth or adopting a child. The crowd sourcing …