| Source | WTTW |
|---|---|
| Original Load Date | July 5, 2026, 7:01 p.m. |
| Last Updated | July 5, 2026, 7:01 p.m. |
| Original URL | https://news.wttw.com/2026/07/01/new-department-early-childhood-launches-full-operations |
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SPRINGFIELD — As Illinois enters a new fiscal year Wednesday, a new state agency
is officially taking charge of a wide range of programs for infants, toddlers
and their families.
The Illinois Department of Early Childhood officially takes over Wednesday as
the agency in charge of programs ranging f...