WBGL Community Matters: Birth to Five Illinois

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July 12, 2026

Original coverage on WBGL - Community Matters.

Tammy Pollitt (Regional Council Manager), Laken Waltz (Family & Community Engagement Specialist), and Brooke Davis (Administrative Support) from Birth to Five Illinois: Region 54 (Vermilion County) go live on WBGL to discuss key findings in their new “Changes in Early Childhood” report, including:

  • Child care closures, and what the community can do about it

  • How the local demand for Mental Health providers continues to outpace the service needs of families

  • Transportation barriers for local families, as well as positive changes and possible solutions

  • Positive changes for families, including the reopening of labor and delivery services at OSF, expanded preschool programs, and new parent and caregiver support groups

  • How to contact the Birth to Five Illinois: Region 54 Team

  • How community members can get involved

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Photo of four adults standing and smiling at the camera. Pictured are 3 members of the Birth to Five Illinois Team and one person from the radio station.

The Birth to Five Illinois: Region 54 Team at their WBGL interview!

 
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