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Illinois childcare crisis

Illinois News Connection

Rural Illinois hit hardest by childcare crisis

(Public News Service/Illinois News Connection) -- A new analysis shows that nearly half of young children in the U.S. live in childcare deserts. That number is even higher in Illinois, where the majority of counties lack adequate licensed providers for children under age five. In 2023, licensed providers could serve only about 31 percent of Illinois children in that same age range. The Center for American Progress says the problem is particularly dire in smaller communities, creating a stark urban-rural […]

todayMay 19, 2026 166 2

Decision 2020

Voter access still a challenge for some Illinoisans with disabilities

CHICAGO -- The pandemic has pushed the issue of voter access to the forefront, but for Illinois' disability community, it's more than just another talking point. Voter turnout for people with disabilities was six percentage points lower than that of people without disabilities in the 2016 presidential election. Barry Taylor, vice president at Equip for Equality, said some people with disabilities don't cast a ballot due to accessibility challenges. "People with disabilities, just like anybody else, should be able to […]

todayOctober 6, 2020 65

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