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DCFS youth eligible for annual scholarship program

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Illinois bans handcuffing, shackling of foster children

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Illinois DCFS: Agency didn’t track kids sleeping in offices

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In this May 13, 2019 photo, Illinois Department of Children and Family Services Acting Director Marc Smith discusses a review by the University of Chicago's Chapin Hall policy research center of the DCFS Intact Family Services program, during a press event at DCFS, in Chicago. A study released Wednesday, May 15, 2019, has found that Illinois' child welfare agency is so intent on keeping children with their parents and not putting them in foster care despite strong indications that they've been physically abused or neglected that it has put those children in greater danger. (Ashlee Rezin/Sun Times via AP)/Chicago Sun-Times via AP)

The Latest: Pritzker pledges immediate action on DCFS woes

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In this May 13, 2019 photo, Dana Weiner, policy fellow at Chapin Hall at the University of Chicago, discusses a review of the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services' Intact Family Services program, during a press event at DCFS, in Chicago. A study released Wednesday, May 15, 2019, has found that Illinois' child welfare agency is so intent on keeping children with their parents and not putting them in foster care despite strong indications that they've been physically abused or neglected that it has put those children in greater danger. (Ashlee Rezin/Sun Times via AP)/Chicago Sun-Times via AP)

Illinois governor promises fixes to child welfare agency

By JOHN O'CONNOR and DON BABWIN - Associated Press

This combination of undated photos provided by the McHenry County Sheriff's Department in Woodstock, Ill., on Thursday, April 25, 2019 shows JoAnn Cunningham, left, and Andrew Freund Sr. The two have been charged in the murder of their five year-old son, Andrew &quot;AJ&quot; Freund. A criminal complaint filed Thursday, April 25, 2019, outlines first-degree murder, aggravated battery and several other charges against the couple. A judge set bail at $5 million for each parent. (McHenry County Sheriff's Department via AP)

Illinois agency’s timeline of interactions with slain boy

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Pritzker orders Illinois DCFS review, nominates new director

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DCFS to stop sending kids to Chicago psychiatric hospital

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Mother of some killed in fire investigated by DCFS

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Jury awards $45M to estate of slain suburban Chicago boy

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Illinois child welfare to end use of predictive program

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FILE - In this May 3, 2017, file photo, George Sheldon, former director of the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services, answers questions before the Senate Appropriations Committee at the Capitol in Springfield, Ill. A report by The Office of the Inspector General made public Friday, July 28, 2017, says Sheldon improperly awarded a no-bid contract to a person with whom he co-owned property. (Rich Saal/The State Journal-Register via AP File)

Report says ex-director mismanaged Illinois welfare agency

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Report: Illinois office had contest to close family cases

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Legislative hearing takes up Illinois child welfare agency

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Training academy teaches how to spot abuse

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Quinn names Juvenile Justice director DCFS head

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