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.
Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS)
Carbondale educator accused of exploiting young girl in violent online ‘cult’
He encouraged the girl to send sexually explicit videos of herself, as well as videos of her cutting herself.
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.
Pritzker signs nearly $56B budget with new business taxes as he seeks 3rd term
New spending in the budget is minimal as expected revenue growth slows.
Latin American history, pet custody bills advance in Springfield ahead of deadline
Lawmakers moving dozens of bills as the legislature enters final 6-week stretch.
Rental fee limits, detention center regulations among bills to pass House
The House passed more than 50 bills on Wednesday.
In Illinois, a short-term guardianship can help youths during ICE deportations
Short-term guardianship is a process that allows another adult to become the legal guardian of a child for up to ...
Carterville assistant football coach on leave is subject of investigators’ subpoenas
The Williamson County Sheriff’s Office and the Illinois State Board of Education have requested personnel and other records as part ...
Carterville school employee placed on leave for sexual abuse over a year after FBI received tip
More than a year passed between when the FBI received a tip about alleged sexual abuse involving a Carterville school ...
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