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Birth to Five Illinois® News Coverage
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Birth to Five Report Highlights Child Care Shortage in Region 47
Interview with Abby Hoskins, Region 47 Council Manager (Lee, Ogle, Whiteside Counties) and an update on the recently released “Changes in Early Childhood” report.
Crean Herramienta Bilingüe para Ubicar Recursos de Cuidado Infantil en Chicago
Region 1-A (City of Chicago) Council Manager and Family & Community Engagement Specialist discuss access barriers for Latino families in Chicago and what their Councils have created to make finding services easier regardless of zip code.
Early Childhood Program Sees Expansion
"Our partnership with the ROE #13 Birth to Three Prevention Initiative Program demonstrates what can happen when organizations work together toward a shared goal," said Heather Pruett, Council Manager for Birth to Five Illinois: Region 13.
Local Joliet Legislators Meet with Families to Discuss Early Childhood Needs
SHAW LOCAL coverage of the Birth to Five Illinois community meeting, hosted by Regions 19, 24, 31, and 56!
A New State Agency Aims to Ease McLean County's Childcare Crisis. Providers Say the Money Problem Remains.
Listen and/or read this news piece featuring the Birth to Five Illinois: Region 17 Council Manager, a Family Council member/parent/child care worker in McLean County, and the owner and director of a newly opened Early Learning and Development Center in Bloomington.
Manley Discusses Early Intervention, Behavioral Health at Birth to Five Illinois Legislative Roundtable
Representative Natalie Manley put out a press release about the Birth to Five Illinois Legislative Roundtable she attended with state Sen. Meg Loughran Cappel, D-Shorewood, families, community members, and service providers who shared their expertise and experience.
WBGL Community Matters: Birth to Five Illinois
The Region 54 (Vermilion County) Team shares findings from their recent “Changes in Early Childhood” report on WBGL.
New Birth to Five Illinois 'Changes in Early Childhood' Reports Released
The Trenton Sun Online reports on the release of the new Birth to Five Illinois ‘Changes in Early Childhood’ reports!
Birth to Five 'Changes in Early Childhood' Reports Released
Iroquois County’s Times-Republic reports on the release of the new Birth to Five Illinois ‘Changes in Early Childhood’ reports.
WCCI In Touch with Lou Ann Hayes from Birth to Five Illinois
New funding for child care in Jo Daviess County. New “Changes in Early Childhood” report. Join our Councils! LouAnn Hayes shares updates for Carroll, Jo Daviess, and Stephenson Counties (Region 8).
Over the Past Few Years, More Than 100 Child Care Programs have Closed in Winnebago and Boone Counties
Livia Bane, Region 4 Council Manager, shares some of her recent report findings and what Birth to Five Illinois is doing to help close the gaps in Boone and Winnebago Counties.
Looking for Resources for Your Family?
The Region 20 Resource Guide and new report is featured in the Hardin County Independent.
Illinois Opens a New Agency Handling Services for Kids Under 5. Here’s What it Means for Families
Illinois launches a new Department of Early Childhood! Edna Navarro Vidaurre, Birth to Five Illinois: Region 1-A Council Manager, weighs in on how this shift will impact Chicago families.
Actions of the Hardin County Board of Commissioners
Janice Crow, Region 21 Council Manager, provides Birth to Five Illinois updates to the Hardin County Board of Commissioners.
State Representative Natalie Manley
Representative Manley shares that a Birth to Five Illinois meeting with Representative Hirschauer, Senator Cappel, and community members from Regions 19, 24, 31, and 56 was, “probably one of the best meetings I have had in a long time.”
PRESS RELEASE: New Birth to Five Illinois ‘Changes in Early Childhood’ Reports
Announcing the release of the new ‘Changes in Early Childhood’ reports that highlight major changes in each Region’s Early Childhood and Mental and Behavioral Health programs, and spotlight Birth to Five Illinois’ most significant progress.
Belleville Meeting to Spotlight Food Insecurity and Local Resources
Stephanie Herling, Region 50 Council Manager, promotes a St. Clair County Food Resources Community Meeting where attendees are encouraged to voice their needs and experiences.
Region 7 Community Network Anchor Coalition Partner Spotlight: Birth to Five Illinois
Birth to Five Illinois: Region 1-B-D (North Cook County) is the featured Partner Spotlight in the Region 7 Community Anchor Coalition’s June 2026 Newsletter.
Illinois Early Childhood Groups Urge More Developmental Screenings for Young Children
Bridget English, Region 1 Council Manager, talks about the importance of developmental screenings and her Councils’ plan to raise awareness of services for early screenings.
Birth to Five Region 13 Encourages Community Participation
Brittany Gowler and Jessica Chin from Region 13 “special guest” at the Carlyle City Council to discuss the Birth to Five Illinois Councils and encourage family and community members to complete an Interest Form.