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With the Illinois and federal COVID-19 emergency orders ending May 11, some new programs will now seek state dollars.
Illinois has received billions in federal relief money during the COVID-19 pandemic. But there will be no new rounds of aid from Washington after federal and state COVID emergency orders expire on May 11.
Most infant care programs and many other day cares have waitlists right now, in part due to staffing issues and licensing restrictions. If you're lucky enough to find somewhere your
The average Illinois family pays $13,762 for center-based care per infant, while the U.S. average for care for children of all ages is $9,200 to $9,600 per year per child,