DCFS Director comes under fire for child deaths, improper placements DCFS Director comes under fire for child deaths, improper placements Friday, March 4, 2022 A Cook County judge this week found the director of the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services in contempt for the fifth and sixth time this year for housing two girls in locked psychiatric facilities unnecessarily.
Baby dies amid child abuse allegations Baby dies amid child abuse allegations Friday, March 4, 2022 Death of 19-month-old girl who was previously the subject of an abuse or neglect investigation could prompt prompts questions about DCFS's handling of her case.
IDOC director makes $1.6 billion budget request at state Senate committee IDOC director makes $1.6 billion budget request at state Senate committee Wednesday, March 2, 2022 Illinois Department of Corrections Director Rob Jeffreys appeared before the Senate Criminal Justice Appropriations Subcommittee on Tuesday to ask for approval of the department’s $1.6... Read more
Farm Bureau opposes nutrient loss bill as negotiations continue Farm Bureau opposes nutrient loss bill as negotiations continue Wednesday, March 2, 2022 A bill meant to stem nutrient pollution resulting from farm runoff has met opposition from a formidable foe – the Illinois Farm Bureau – as negotiations on a final package continue. Read more
‘Starting from ground zero:’ New legislative watchdog moves into empty office ‘Starting from ground zero:’ New legislative watchdog moves into empty office Thursday, February 24, 2022 When Michael McCuskey walked into his new office at the Stratton Building that overlooks the Illinois State Capitol which he is charged with investigating, he had two complaints in his inbox, some... Read more
McCuskey takes the helm at Legislative Inspector General’s Office McCuskey takes the helm at Legislative Inspector General’s Office Wednesday, February 23, 2022 Michael McCuskey assumed his role of Legislative Inspector General this week, bringing 32 years of judicial experience to the position charged with investigating lawmaker misconduct. Read more
DCFS director once again faces Cook County contempt citation DCFS director once again faces Cook County contempt citation Friday, February 18, 2022 For the fourth time in six weeks, a Cook County juvenile court judge has held Illinois Department of Children and Family Services Director Marc Smith in contempt for failing to move a minor into... Read more
IDOC makes plan to close units at Vandalia, Pontiac prisons IDOC makes plan to close units at Vandalia, Pontiac prisons Wednesday, February 16, 2022 The Illinois Department of Corrections is making plans to downsize—plans that a major public employee union claims have not been shared with its members. Read more