Meredith Newman

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Reporter at Illinois Answers Project

Statewide investigative reporter for @IllinoisAnswers/@BetterGov | proud alum of @delawareonline, @capgaznews, @dailyorange | [email protected]

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MPI President Michael C. Hadjinian Announces Retirement; Kyle Rhodes Named Successor

3 weeks ago | einnews.com | Meredith Newman

MPI President Michael C. Hadjinian Announces Retirement; Kyle Rhodes Named Successor Magnetic Products, Inc LogoAfter seven years leading the company, Michael C. Hadjinian passes the reigns to Kyle Rhodes. Leading MPI has been one of the most significant privileges of my career. I take pride in the culture we have created.”HIGHLAND, MI, UNITED STATES, June 3, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Magnetic Products, Inc.
‘We are at the mercy of child care’: Why does Illinois’ largest subsidy exclude thousands?

4 weeks ago | dailyherald.com | Madison Hopkins |Meredith Newman

Tasia Powell gave birth to her baby girl this spring, but was unable to find realistic child care options because she earns a few hundred dollars over the limit to qualify for subsidized child care. Akilah Townsend for Illinois Answers Project A single mother in Kenwood changed jobs in order to find child care – even though it meant possibly working fewer hours and less pay. A couple in Park Ridge has paid so much for care they haven’t been able to start a college fund for their toddler.
‘We are at the mercy of child care’: Why does Illinois’ largest subsidy exclude thousands?

1 month ago | freeburgtribune.com | Madison Hopkins |Meredith Newman

CHICAGO — A single mother in Kenwood changed jobs in order to find child care, even though it meant possibly working fewer hours and less pay. A couple in Park Ridge has paid so much for care they haven’t been able to start a college fund for their toddler. A family in Lemont delayed buying a home and decided against having as many children as they once hoped for.
Child Care Costs Are Crushing Families. Why Does Illinois' Largest Subsidy Exclude Thousands?

1 month ago | southsideweekly.com | Madison Hopkins |Meredith Newman

This story was originally published by the Illinois Answers Project as part of their seriesÂ Making it in Chicago: Detours and Dead Ends on the Path to Opportunity. A single mother in Kenwood changed jobs in order to find child careâeven though it meant possibly working fewer hours and less pay. A couple in Park Ridge has paid so much for care they havenât been able to start a college fund for their toddler.
'We're at the Mercy of Child Care:' Child Care Costs are Crushing Families — Illinois' Largest Subsidy Excludes Thousands

1 month ago | illinoisanswers.org | Madison Hopkins |Meredith Newman

CHICAGO — A single mother in Kenwood changed jobs in order to find child care – even though it meant possibly working fewer hours and less pay. A couple in Park Ridge has paid so much for care they haven’t been able to start a college fund for their toddler. A family in Lemont delayed buying a home and decided against having as many children as they once hoped for.
The Impact of Professor Allan Rosenbaum: Global Champion of Public Administration, Field‐Builder, Teacher, and Friend

Mar 26, 2025 | onlinelibrary.wiley.com | Trevor Brown |David Guo |Meredith Newman |Cristina A. Rodriguez-Acosta

Allan Rosenbaum was a global champion of public administration, a field-builder, and a teacher. Allan sought to build confidence in public administration, expand democracy, and promote civil discourse and debate. Allan connected and broadened networks, many of which continue to expand. And Allan recruited, welcomed, and taught scores of academics and practitioners in the field of public administration, many of whom have carried on his spirit and teachings.
Impacts and updates from our "Strapped Down" series

Jan 23, 2025 | illinoisanswers.org | Meredith Newman |Grace Hauck

Meredith Newman is an embedded investigative reporter with the Illinois Answers Project. Before joining the newsroom, she worked at The News Journal in Wilmington, Delaware and The Capital in Annapolis, Maryland. She is a graduate of Syracuse University and is originally from Evanston, Illinois. More by Meredith Newman
He attempted suicide. Peoria Jail restrained him in a chair for five days.

Oct 29, 2024 | northernpublicradio.org | Meredith Newman

Warning: The following article includes mentions of self-harm and suicide. This story is part of an ongoing series. He had been in the chair for 20 hours. He was exhausted. He felt helpless. He thought he'd be restrained for a few hours. Now, he was approaching a day. The whisperings of Charlie, the hallucination always with him, were growing louder. It was the evening of Dec. 22, 2023.
Some people jailed in Illinois strapped in a restraint chair for days

Oct 28, 2024 | mindsitenews.org | Meredith Newman

Peoria County Jail, in recent years, has restrained its charges for longer durations than other jails in Illinois and far past industry recommendations. There is evidence of a mental health issue in at least 70% of its restraint incidents. Peoria County Jail, in recent years, has restrained its charges for longer durations than other jails in Illinois and far past industry recommendations. There is evidence of a mental health issue in at least 70% of its restraint incidents.
He attempted suicide. Peoria Jail restrained him in a chair for five days.

Oct 27, 2024 | illinoisanswers.org | Meredith Newman

Warning: The following article includes mentions of self-harm and suicide. This story is part of an ongoing series. PEORIA, Ill. – He had been in the chair for 20 hours. He was exhausted. He felt helpless. He thought he’d be restrained for a few hours. Now, he was approaching a day. The whisperings of Charlie, the hallucination always with him, were growing louder. It was the evening of Dec. 22, 2023.

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10 Jun 25

RT @IllinoisAnswers: The Child Care Assistance Program significantly reduces costs for Illinois families and it can be an essential source…

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30 May 25

I had a blast talking with @SashaAnnSimons + the folks at @WBEZreset about the cost of child care and our most recent investigation into the IL's largest child care subsidy. https://t.co/A6sRkVzXzN

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28 May 25

RT @CapitolNewsIL: The high cost of child care forces many Illinois parents to make tough decisions – ultimately stalling the chance for fa…

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Articles

MPI President Michael C. Hadjinian Announces Retirement; Kyle Rhodes Named Successor

‘We are at the mercy of child care’: Why does Illinois’ largest subsidy exclude thousands?

‘We are at the mercy of child care’: Why does Illinois’ largest subsidy exclude thousands?

Child Care Costs Are Crushing Families. Why Does Illinois' Largest Subsidy Exclude Thousands?

'We're at the Mercy of Child Care:' Child Care Costs are Crushing Families — Illinois' Largest Subsidy Excludes Thousands

The Impact of Professor Allan Rosenbaum: Global Champion of Public Administration, Field‐Builder, Teacher, and Friend

Impacts and updates from our "Strapped Down" series

He attempted suicide. Peoria Jail restrained him in a chair for five days.

Some people jailed in Illinois strapped in a restraint chair for days

He attempted suicide. Peoria Jail restrained him in a chair for five days.

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