While voters choose local leaders in the upcoming consolidated election, there are a good number of referendums on Illinois ...

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.

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 ...

The reports are required by the state, providing the framework for the system of investigating abuse and neglect of children.

Lawmakers filed a bill in the Illinois State Capitol that would strengthen efforts to combat human trafficking in the state.

Illinois parents are protesting a proposed bill that would regulate homeschooling in the state, citing concerns over ...

Illinois lawmakers push to ensure foster children move placements with luggage, not trash bags, but a key bill stalls.

The state agency responsible for keeping Illinois' most vulnerable children safe has failed to produce legally required ...

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) hosts a free job seminar Thursday. Leaders with the department explained the application process and shared ...

Both offices have discussed deputies assisting “on a part-time basis.” “Illinois DCFS appreciates the support that the Sangamon County Sheriff’s Office has provided to the agency in the ...

SPRINGFIELD, Ill (WICS) — A contract meant to protect DCFS workers in Sangamon County is ending. The Sangamon County Sheriff's Office and state agency entered an agreement to allow two full time ...