Parents in Illinois can enroll children aged 0-5 in Dolly Parton’s “Imagination Library Program,” which offers free, age-appropriate books. Funded by the state and community organizations, this program aims to provide 60 books by kindergarten. As of early 2026, over 97,000 children are enrolled and have received nearly 1.6 million books.
In Champaign County, over 26,000 residents face food insecurity despite being in a fertile agricultural region. The local crisis stems from systemic failures and heightened demand at food pantries. As child food insecurity rises and supply chains strain, the health impacts of inadequate nutrition increase, emphasizing the urgent need for community action and policy reform.
ILLINOIS COVID19 EMOTIONAL SUPPORT TEXT LINE IL residents can text ‘TALK‘ to 552-020 to speak with a local mental health counselor, and can also use this text line to be put in touch with services related to unemployment and food because of COVID19.
Well, here it is. April 12, 2020. Easter Sunday. I doubt there are many people that would have believed the difference between Easter last year, compared to this year. I can speak for myself and say I wouldn’t have believed it, had anyone told me this is the way it would be. We are several…