Investigations
Led by investigative reporters Beth Hundsdorfer and Molly Parker. This team of journalists has engaged in monthslong investigations into state government agencies and processes.
State investigating landlord of Chicago apartments raided by immigration agents
Several U.S. citizens were also detained by federal agents for several hours during the raid.
A once dying mall in Southern Illinois is getting a mighty makeover, thanks to $112M STAR Bonds deal — created by the state and backed by local tax money — but the project has hit a speed bump
Officials say the massive redevelopment is on track, but a main developer has already dropped out, facing a slew of...
DCFS timeline in foster child’s death reveals 10 caseworkers, but no credible findings of abuse
The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services releases information in the death of a metro-east foster child.
Prosecutors say they don’t oppose release of DCFS timeline in foster child’s death
Prosecutors give the green light to DCFS releasing more information about the death of a Fairview Heights foster child.
Caseworker for foster child who later died had troubling history, documents show
The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services has taken more than a year to release a report on a...
‘The public deserves to know.’ State agency withholds details in girl’s death
The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services can take years to release a report on a child death in...
Under ‘crime-free housing’ laws, families may be evicted for minor offenses
In some Illinois cities, shoplifting, calling 911 too many times or even being a victim of a crime can get...
Hundreds rally at the Capitol to oppose homeschool bill
Legislation would require families to notify local schools if they homeschool their children.
Illinois bill aims to add more oversight of homeschooling
Under the Homeschool Act, families would be required to tell their school districts when they decide to homeschool their children,...
Illinois banned life sentences for young offenders—but not for those already behind bars
Illinois banned life without parole for young offenders - but not for those already behind bars. A new bill could...
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