 A new state agency is set to roll out over the next few years to take over the operations and oversight of various early childhood development services. More on that from the Illinois Radio Network's Greg Bishop. Late last year, Governor J.B. Pritzker announced his intention to create the new Illinois Department of Early Childhood. Tuesday, he signed Senate Bill 1 to do just that. Once fully implemented in 2026, this new agency will make life simpler, better, and fairer for tens of thousands of Illinois families.