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Making a strong case for effective investments in children and youth in the Land of Lincoln

Our nearly 600 Illinois business, law enforcement, and retired military leader members make a persuasive case for effective investments in children and youth. They focus attention on the urgent need to give children their best chance to succeed – starting with the youngest and prioritizing the most at-risk. High-quality early education is one of several initiatives that will get Illinois children on the right track, boost our national security, keep our communities safe, and strengthen our economy.

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September 14, 2022

Illinois Law Enforcement Leaders: Invest Settlement Funding in Early Childhood Priorities to Fight Opioid Crisis

Dedicating opioid lawsuit-settlement dollars to key birth-to-3 programs can support at-risk families, reduce crime, and prevent future drug abuse and addiction

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  1. January 25, 2023

    Illinois Business Leaders Convene to Share Perspectives and Discuss Potential Solutions to the Child Care Crisis

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  2. July 18, 2022

    Advancing High-Quality Child Care: a Navy Admiral’s Priority Within the Military, and Beyond

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  3. March 30, 2022

    Improve Rural Illinois’ Early Childhood Offerings, Tackle a Range of Challenges

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Featured Members

To Protect Illinois Children from the Opioid Epidemic, Early Intervention is Key

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  1. Vice Admiral Nancy E. Brown

    U.S. Navy (Retired)

  2. Christa Markgraff

    Vice President, Operations at Nicor Gas/AGL Resources

  3. Mitchell R. Davis III

    Chief of Police, Village of Hazel Crest, IL

Latest News from Illinois

  1. October 23, 2022 (Peoria Journal Star)

    Illinois needs to mitigate effects of opioid epidemic. Here's how to do it

  2. October 5, 2022 (Quad Cities Business Journal)

    Childcare is everybody’s business

  3. September 14, 2022

    Illinois Law Enforcement Leaders: Invest Settlement Funding in Early Childhood Priorities to Fight Opioid Crisis

  4. September 13, 2022 (Daily Herald)

    Some opioid settlement money should be used to help kids

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