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Updated: February 15, 2013
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CHAMPAIGN -- An advocacy group wants to make sure the state doesn't forget its youngest citizens. Voices for Illinois Children held a new conference Thursday.

They discusses progress in issues like early childhood education and healthcare for kids. Speakers say Illinois has made big improvements in the past, but families need to keep speaking up. This way, lawmakers won't forget the issues.

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