The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) posted a reminder Tuesday, June 4, to parents and caregivers of the importance of always supervising children when they are in or near water to avoid the tragedy of accidental drowning deaths.
In 2023, 20 Illinois children lost their lives to accidental drowning: eight in pools, four in bathtubs, four in lakes, two in ponds, one in a washing machine and one at a water park.…
