DCFS Director comes under fire for child deaths, improper placements
A Cook County judge this week found the director of the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services in contempt...
Baby dies amid child abuse allegations
Death of 19-month-old girl who was previously the subject of an abuse or neglect investigation could prompt prompts questions about...
‘The Madigan Enterprise:’ Inside the federal indictment of the state’s former speaker
In a 106-page, 22-count indictment, federal prosecutors painted a picture of former House Speaker Michael Madigan as the leader, along...
Ex-Speaker Madigan indicted on 22 public corruption counts
Longtime Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan was indicted Wednesday by a federal grand jury on 22 counts for allegedly using...
IDOC director makes $1.6 billion budget request at state Senate committee
Illinois Department of Corrections Director Rob Jeffreys appeared before the Senate Criminal Justice Appropriations Subcommittee on Tuesday to ask for...
Farm Bureau opposes nutrient loss bill as negotiations continue
A bill meant to stem nutrient pollution resulting from farm runoff has met opposition from a formidable foe – the...
‘Starting from ground zero:’ New legislative watchdog moves into empty office
When Michael McCuskey walked into his new office at the Stratton Building that overlooks the Illinois State Capitol which he...
McCuskey takes the helm at Legislative Inspector General’s Office
Michael McCuskey assumed his role of legislative inspector general this week, bringing 32 years of judicial experience to the position...
DCFS director once again faces Cook County contempt citation
For the fourth time in six weeks, a Cook County juvenile court judge has held Illinois Department of Children and...
IDOC makes plan to close units at Vandalia, Pontiac prisons
The Illinois Department of Corrections is making plans to downsize—plans that a major public employee union claims have not been...
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