DCFS director found in contempt for noncompliance with judge’s order
Capitol News Illinois sued DCFS after it denied a public records request in March.
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DCFS tells judge it will comply with records request in 2024 death of foster child
DCFS Director Heidi Mueller is required to appear in Sangamon County Court next month.
DCFS: ‘Significant miscommunication’ within the agency led to missed court dates
The department said it will “explain the situation in detail to the court.”
Judge orders DCFS director to answer for repeated failures to release public documents in child death
Capitol News Illinois sued the state child protection agency after it denied release of caseworker personnel records.
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 ...
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