Tag: Illinois Department of Early Childhood

New agency takes charge of childcare licensing, preschools and early interventions, among other programs.

Fourteen new laws will go into effect in Illinois on July 1.

Studies analyzing the outcomes of Early Intervention found it can change a child’s developmental trajectory, and may even reduce the ...

Illinois lawmakers approved the budget just after 4 a.m. Monday morning.

AI, budget, Bears, BUILD, credit cards, drugs and data centers among measures still in limbo.

Despite governor-led efforts to expand preschool programs, a nationwide report says Illinois’ progress has stalled.

Lawmakers moving dozens of bills as the legislature enters final 6-week stretch.

As lawmakers piece together a state budget, public school funding looms large.

The plan includes new taxes on social media companies but keeps spending relatively flat from the current year.

The measure bans civil immigration arrests near state courthouses and allows residents to sue immigration agents who violate their rights.