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Patricia Twymon ran a daycare out of her south suburban home for 30 years. After attendance dropped and costs rose during the pandemic she decided to shut down for good.

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New report uncovers high costs of the child care crisis in Illinois

By  Isabelle Earl
   

The annual cost of child care in Illinois for families with multiple children can be more than $20,000, according to a new report from the Illinois Child Care for All Coalition. The grassroots organization held a press conference Monday, urging lawmakers to lower costs while ensuring fair pay for workers.

Reset learns more about the group’s findings and efforts.

GUESTS: Brynn Seibert, vice president at SEIU Healthcare Illinois and director of the Child Care Division

Tosha Kelly, SEIU Healthcare Illinois Executive Board Member

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