Thanksgiving means kids are home from school. But that doesn't necessarily mean their parents get time off work.

State law doesn't have a black-and-white answer to whether you can leave your kids home alone, but there are several key things parents should know.

Here's what we found.

Is it illegal to leave kids home alone in Illinois?

Illinois technically doesn't have any laws prohibiting children from being left home alone. The state does have statutes outlining parents' responsibilities regarding their children under 18, however. Need a news break? Check out the all new PLAY hub with puzzles, games and more!

While it's not considered child neglect to simply leave a minor at home alone, Illinois statutes clarify which conditions would be cause for concern, such as not providing th

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