Organizations working to keep kids away from gun violence after Union Station shooting
There are facilities out there looking to take kids in and keep them off the street, and on Wednesday, after two teens face ...
Child and family services attorney worked second job on state time, IL report finds
An attorney for the Illinois Department of Child and Family Services was fired after she was accused of clocking hours at her ...
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Springfield's District 186 considers cuts amid funding concerns
Springfield's District 186 is evaluating potential budget cuts over the next three years, with a focus on minimizing the ...
DCFS attorney fired after working second job with bank on state time, watchdog says
An attorney for the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services was fired after being found to have worked a second job on state time, a watchdog report shows.
Illinois’ child welfare agency failed to produce critical reports after child deaths
I can’t conceive of any scenario where this isn’t at the front of people’s lists, you know, we have a child in our care that ...
Illinois child welfare agency's reporting on abuse and deaths scrutinized
The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services is now under scrutiny for its lack of proper reporting on child abuse and neglect cases, according to a report from the Illinois Answers Project ...
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Child welfare agency failed repeatedly to produce 'critical' reports after child deaths, injuries
The reports are required by the state, providing the framework for the system of investigating abuse and neglect of children.
A flood of emails, 'intimidation' allegations as homeschooling advocates fight regulation
The measure that is dividing the state Capitol would require homeschooling families to notify their school districts when ...