| Source | ABC Local |
|---|---|
| Original Load Date | July 11, 2026, 3 p.m. |
| Last Updated | July 11, 2026, 3 p.m. |
| Original URL | https://abc7chicago.com/post/team-quick-tip-costs-raise-child/19487033/ |
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CHICAGO (WLS) -- Here's a quick tip on the increased costs of raising a child,
until they're 18.
A new [ LendingTree study ][1] finds it has now topped $300,000 for the first
time. It is just over $303,000.
In Illinois, costs have jumped by more than 10%, ranking the state 16th in the
nation.
Ho...