Kentucky does not have a specific law stating the age a child can be left home alone. State law defines child neglect as ...

She was arrested in February after sheriff’s deputies discovered her three children, living alone in a Pontiac townhouse — ...

Can you leave your kids home alone in Illinois? Illinois law doesn't have black-and-white answers, but there are some key things parents should know.

Note: A version of this story first published in July 2024. It might be for a quick trip to the grocery store or because of an 8-hour work day, but all parents eventually ask themselves: "Can I leave ...