IL: Youth
University in IL studies link between toddler food access and development
Parents wanting to ensure their children have nutritious meals can serve as their best example, according to new data. Research from the University …
Parents' dental habits set the tone for kids' healthy teeth
February is Children's Dental Health Month and experts said getting kids started early on good oral care sets the stage for a healthy lifetime habit…
Research shows harmful social media content impacts Black youths
Social media platforms are used by practically everyone but most widely by teens. One study pinpoints a link between online racism and higher rates …
Report: Illinois' child well-being varies widely by race
A new report looks at children's well-being in every state and finds in Illinois, the outcomes vary greatly depending on race. In its Race for …
Summit paints grim picture of IL juvenile detention centers
At a Wednesday summit, advocates for juvenile justice reform took up the most recent slate of complaints about Illinois' juvenile detention centers…
Illinois high school seniors face big college application challenges
Illinois high school seniors have new hurdles to overcome to get to college. High school students are waiting several extra weeks to get their hands …
America’s 'culture wars' influence students' choice of college campuses
By Jon Marcus for The Hechinger Report.Broadcast version by Roz Brown for Texas News Service reporting for The Hechinger Report-Public News Service Co…
More work needed on juvenile justice reform
Advocates for juvenile justice reform recently gathered in Chicago to find ways to keep young people out of the criminal justice system. Herschella …
State Officials Testify in Senate On Illinois Anti-Book-Ban Legislation
A pair of Illinois state officials testified Tuesday before the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee on the state General Assembly's adoption of a bill to …
IL Works to Take Youth into Account in Life Sentences
It's only been a few months since Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed a bill ending life sentences without parole for people in Illinois who were under 21 when …
IL Sees Significant Long-Term Decline in Youth Incarcerations
Illinois is seeing a steady drop in youth arrests and therefore, fewer adolescents locked up in juvenile and adult detention facilities. Josh Rovner…
Lower-Income Students See Higher Tuition than Higher-Income Peers
By Jon Marcus for The Hechinger Report.Broadcast version by Farah Siddiqi for Illinois News Connection reporting for The Hechinger Report-Public News …