Republicans call for hearings into DCFS after worker and child deaths Republicans call for hearings into DCFS after worker and child deaths Thursday, January 13, 2022 Three Republican state House members called for hearings into the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services on Thursday out of concerns for workers’ safety, improper placements of state wards and the recent death of North Chicago boy.
Illinois DOC will pause intake of inmates due to COVID 19 surge Illinois DOC will pause intake of inmates due to COVID 19 surge Wednesday, January 12, 2022 The Illinois Department of Corrections announced Tuesday that it would pause intake of inmates from county jails amid the COVID-19 surge.
Demmer joins the race for state treasurer’s office Demmer joins the race for state treasurer’s office Tuesday, January 11, 2022 State Rep. Tom Demmer, R-Dixon, announced he will run for state treasurer on Tuesday. If he wins the Republican Party nomination, he likely would face two-term incumbent Mike Frerichs, who is... Read more
Cook County judge cites DCFS director for contempt Cook County judge cites DCFS director for contempt Monday, January 10, 2022 A Cook County judge found Illinois Department of Children & Family Services Director Marc Smith in contempt for the continued improper placement of two state wards. Read more
Legislative inspector general job is now vacant Legislative inspector general job is now vacant Thursday, January 6, 2022 The last day on the job for the Legislative Inspector General Carol Pope was Thursday. The office will be vacant on Friday. “We have to reeducate ourselves to fight the corruption that... Read more
DCFS worker fatally stabbed during home visit DCFS worker fatally stabbed during home visit Wednesday, January 5, 2022 Sangamon County authorities are holding a Thayer man suspected in the stabbing death of an Illinois Department of Children and Family Services worker. Read more
Renovations on state Capitol underway; Senate will make temporary move after spring session Renovations on state Capitol underway; Senate will make temporary move after spring session Wednesday, December 22, 2021 Renovations are underway on the north wing of the Illinois Capitol. Plans include the construction of an underground parking garage, elimination of the circle drive on the north side of the... Read more
New law ends parental notification in Illinois New law ends parental notification in Illinois Friday, December 17, 2021 Gov. JB Pritzker signed a law on Friday that ends parental notification, a requirement that doctors notify the parents of a minor seeking an abortion. Read more