Illinois law mandates that a child must be at least 14 to be left unsupervised. That could be changing soon.
Proposed Policy Could Change Laws On Leaving Your Child Home Alone In Illinois
A proposed policy by Illinois lawmakers could change the laws on leaving your child home alone.
When is it OK to Leave my Child Home Alone?
Should you let your child stay home unsupervised? We talked to officials at the Department of Children and Family Services to help us understand more about this often confusing issue.