AD

YWCA Metropolitan Chicago

1 Result / Page 1 of 1

AD
Illinois

Illinois News Connection

Illinois ranks high in child welfare, poor outcomes rise

(Illinois News Connection/Public News Service) -- Illinois is doing better than most states in supporting youth well-being, according to a new report, but local leaders said declines in education and health outcomes still demand attention. The 2026 Kids Count Data Book from the Annie E. Casey Foundation looked at how children and families are faring across four areas. Illinois’ strongest rankings are in education and health but academic outcomes remain worse than pre-pandemic levels. Loukisha Pennix, chief youth and family potential officer for YWCA […]

todayJune 8, 2026 7

AD

Heartland Media Group of Central Illinois & Eastern Missouri
107 W. State Street PO Box 149
Nokomis, IL 62075
Tel: (866) 420-7790

STAY CONNECTED

CHECK OUT OUR STATIONS

DEADLINES & PUBLICATION INFORMATION

Deadlines
News and sports submissions
: 11 p.m. Central
Advertising, legals, obituaries: 5 p.m. Central

Publication times
Late breaking news as it happens
Normal publication:
11 p.m. Central daily
Other news:
Published as it’s made available

AD
AD
AD
AD
AD