Illinois lawmakers proposed a bill that would have required families to notify schools that they would be homeschooling their children. The bill received over 40,000 witness slips in opposition.

A Lee County judge has filed a written statement explaining his July 7 decision to allow the pretrial release of a Dixon man accused of disseminating images and videos of child sexual abuse. Heath A.

A 6-year-old girl is fighting for her life today after being shot and taken to a neighbor by an Illinois man who allegedly killed five other people, including two children.

If the child seems hot or sick, get them out of the vehicle as quickly as possible. This article originally appeared on Journal Star: Summer is the peak season for hot car deaths. Safety tips ...

Illinois law considers a child’s maturity, the specific circumstances, the length of time they’ll be left alone and other factors to determine the legality of the child being left alone.

Six Flags Great America in Gurnee, Illinois, announced the return of its chaperone policy starting Thursday, July 17. Guests ...

National Crime Prevention Council Urges McDonald’s to End Snapchat Partnership Over Child Safety Concerns Provided by GlobeNewswire Jun 11, 2025, 6:55:02 PM Washington, D.C., June 11, 2025 ...