https://www.krcu.org/tags/kids-count-databook Kids Count Databook en-US Copyright Mon, 08 Jun 2026 22:27:38 GMT https://www.krcu.org/news/2026-06-08/new-report-il-ranks-high-in-child-welfare-but-poor-outcomes-rise Illinois continues to rank above most states in child well-being, but education and health outcomes remain a concern, according to the new Kids Count Data Book. The report highlights declining reading and math proficiency and school enrollment, and rising child and teen death rates. Mon, 08 Jun 2026 22:27:38 GMT https://www.krcu.org/news/2026-06-08/new-report-il-ranks-high-in-child-welfare-but-poor-outcomes-rise Judith Ruiz-Branch