Parents could get more say about leaving preteens home alone after Illinois House passes bill

By Vincent Caruso

04/08/2019

Illinois parents can face neglect charges for leaving a 13-year-old home alone. The Illinois House just took a step toward relaxing the nation’s strictest law on unattended children.

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Leave your 13-year-old home alone? Police can take her into custody under Illinois law

By Jeffrey Schwab

05/20/2018

Illinois’ law mandating a minimum age for leaving children home alone is the strictest of its kind in the nation.

TAGS: DCFS: Department of Children and Family Services, home alone, regulations

Illinois can spend another $10B on infrastructure without tax hikes

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CBS Chicago: Illinois’ highest-paid superintendent receives $400K per year to oversee 1,200 students