IL: Youth
Monday, September 16, 2024
IL juvenile justice court alternative proves successful
Anyone age 18 or younger accused of violating Illinois law, who has formal charges filed against them, has historically had their case tried in a …
U.S. politics affect school choices of some international students
As people head back to college soon, professors may notice an increase in the number of international students. A new report found enrollment numbers …
Kids Count Data Book shows IL children fare well in health care, lag in academics
The 2024 Kids Count Data Book was released this week. The publication is a 50-state report of data from the Annie E. Casey Foundation about the …
IL study finds youths of color have fewer summer job offers
Summer jobs are a boost for companies needing seasonal help. But Black and Latino youths are not seeing the opportunities come their way. A report …
IL juvenile justice group says lawsuit addresses years of abuse
A lawsuit filed this month against the Illinois Departments of Corrections and Juvenile Justice might help tip the scales for legislation pending in S…
University in IL studies link between toddler food access and development
Parents wanting to ensure their children have nutritious meals can serve as their best example, according to new data. Research from the University …
Parents' dental habits set the tone for kids' healthy teeth
February is Children's Dental Health Month and experts said getting kids started early on good oral care sets the stage for a healthy lifetime habit…
Research shows harmful social media content impacts Black youths
Social media platforms are used by practically everyone but most widely by teens. One study pinpoints a link between online racism and higher rates …
Report: Illinois' child well-being varies widely by race
A new report looks at children's well-being in every state and finds in Illinois, the outcomes vary greatly depending on race. In its Race for …
Summit paints grim picture of IL juvenile detention centers
At a Wednesday summit, advocates for juvenile justice reform took up the most recent slate of complaints about Illinois' juvenile detention centers…
Illinois high school seniors face big college application challenges
Illinois high school seniors have new hurdles to overcome to get to college. High school students are waiting several extra weeks to get their hands …
America’s 'culture wars' influence students' choice of college campuses
By Jon Marcus for The Hechinger Report.Broadcast version by Roz Brown for Texas News Service reporting for The Hechinger Report-Public News Service Co…