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A new report says that 2.8 percent of kindergartners were not up to date with the measles vaccine and did not have an exemption.
Here's how Illinois compared to other states.
Summer spending doesn't have to break the bank! Here are a few ways to cut back while still having some big fun all year.
Updated research from the Economic Policy Institute puts the exorbitant costs of child care in Illinois into perspective.
"Illinois is committed to every child being vaccinated" amid increased reports of measles cases nationwide.
See which hospitals in Illinois are the best for children, according to U.S. News & World Report’s latest rankings.
Despite our often less-than stellar weather, there's lots of fun to be had in the Land of Lincoln
Two years after Ricky De La Cruz received a heart transplant, his father gave him another chance at life by donating a kidney.
If you're pregnant, don't stress— a new book explains just what to do while making your baby, from healthy diets to the checklist you need.
It's common to feel suffocated by all of our material objects. Luckily, there are some ways to simplify our lives as parents and people.
Every parent wants to crack the code on their picky eaters — without having to force-feed them. Here are some techniques that will help.
Planning a getaway with a toddler? It might not be as sunny as you hoped, if you're not prepared. Here are some tips to remember!
Getting a driver’s license may be easier than you think in Illinois. Here’s what’s required and how we stack up with other states.
More than 36,000 pounds of the chicken nuggets sold nationwide and sent to an IL distribution center have been recalled.
“PAW Patrol Live!” is coming to Moline. Here’s how you can watch Ryder and the gang help the residents of Adventure Bay.
Raising a family is hard no matter where you live, but some states are better for it than others.
A recent book suggests that over-parenting your child could be doing more harm than good — but how do you know when you're guilty of it?
The medications were sold at stores in Illinois and nationwide.
You've heard of the helicopter parent, but there’s a new term sweeping the playgrounds. Are you guilty of it?
Each year in Illinois, an average of 73 women die within one year of pregnancy.
The Orionid meteor shower is going on now.
With a little creative thinking, courage, and planning, you can find a modern-day workflow that actually works for you and your family.
How freaky is this? The Harvest Moon on Sept. 24-25 will look a lot bigger than most full moons — but not to young children.
A study from the University of Chicago analyzes how sexist every state in America is.
Don't miss out on the state fair's first-ever roller coaster.
You may think Facebook is the hands-down favorite social media app over Snapchat, Pinterest, Instagram and, yes, Google Plus.
A call for state welfare officials to appear at a public hearing follows our ProPublica Illinois investigation.
Many states don't have laws to stem the rising number of kids who die every year in hot cars. Here's what Illinois law says.
The Scripps Howard Spelling Bee takes place this week. See the Illinois spellers competing.
In Illinois, where there is little regulation of homeschooling, laws can make it easy for parents to hide abuse until it's too late.
A recent study looked at kid-friendliness factors like affordability, playgrounds per capita, families with young children and weather.
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