Troubled teen who escaped DCFS was not placed into secure facility after being found
Since the teen was brought back into custody in the last week, instead of a "more secure placement," he has been placed in an unsecured shelter.
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Since the teen was brought back into custody in the last week, instead of a "more secure placement," he has been placed in an unsecured shelter.
In a court document, a DCFS worker predicted the teen would run—and so did the judge handling the case.
The CBS News Chicago Investigators have been reporting for months on the allegations of sexual and physical abuse to children in DCFS custody at Aunt Martha's Integrated Care Center.
Cardinal Blase Cupich asked Fr. Martin Nyberg to step aside from his duties at St. Josaphat Parish amid a DCFS investigation.
An Illinois man accused of stabbing a state child welfare worker to death as she was making a home visit to check on children has been found guilty but mentally ill in her killing.
The former University of Illinois football player had been hired at Aunt Martha's despite having a criminal conviction on his record.
One man who worked at Aunt Martha's through a third-party security firm was charged with aggravated criminal sexual abuse against a 14-year-old girl.
DCFS Director Heidi Mueller was asked Thursday why some kids in the system are being held in psychiatric hospitals longer than medically necessary.
"The funding the state is providing to UP House builds on DCFS' critical work to add capacity throughout the system."
Marc Smith had been set to step down from DCFS at the end of 2023, but will stay on an extra month to ensure a smooth transition, according to the governor's office.
This was the first time child endangerment charges against a welfare worker have been successfully brought in Illinois.
Last time the state Auditor General updated us, there were 30 major failures by DCFS. This time, it's 33.
"He doesn't explore anything with the child. It's very, in my opinion, superficial. He's not utilizing any of his clinical skills or investigative skills."
Carlos Acosta and Andrew Polovin were assigned to investigate the five-year-old's case.
The girl was in the care of DCFS when she was nine, and when the state couldn't find a home for her, they left her in a psychiatric hospital.
A CBS 2 investigation raises questions about whether the child's foster mother should have even had her foster license at the time of the girl's death.
"A lot of the foster kids end up being homeless, they say. I can see why. DCFS is taking their money from them."
The Cook County Public Guardian is challenging the agency's move in court calling it 'outrageous.'
Shauntelle Pridgeon was responsible for reviewing and approving daycare providers for children under DCFS' supervision.
A member of the U.S. Advisory Council on Human Trafficking is speaking out about the treatment of foster children.
The teenage girl already had a history of being trafficked for sex – and DCFS placed her in a home with someone now accused of forcing her into prostitution.
Why were they there? The reason, the suit said, was that the state was out of placement beds.
Of the kids dying from abuse and neglect between July 2021 and June 2022, many died from natural causes. But 18 were homicides and 30 were accidents.
We have now uncovered new documents that may reveal there may have been more to the motive behind Amaria's murder.
State Rep. Lakesia Collins grew up in the DCFS system, but she was not aware how overwhelmingly often Illinois foster parents are cleared of abuse and neglect allegations.
Watson shot 8 for 13 (2 for 3 from 3-point range) and 3 of 4 from the free-throw line for the Ramblers.
TikTok could shut down the social media site in the U.S. by Sunday, Jan. 19.
A total of five Chicago Walgreens stores will close between Monday, Feb. 17, and Thursday, Feb. 27.
Jackson shot 12 of 20 from the floor and added five assists for the Flames (12-6, 4-3 Missouri Valley Conference).
Coby White scored 16 points for the Bulls. Zach LaVine had 15, and Nikola Vucevic added 14 points and 16 rebounds.
Braun said his order would replace DEI with merit, excellence, and intelligence (MEI) initiatives.
Ald. Daniel La Spata (1st) agreed to hold off on a planned vote on his proposal to allow more time for discussion.
Manny Alvarez does not like to call himself brave. But he does want to keep helping domestic violence survivors—any way he can.
Aldermen will vote on whether to let police work with federal agents when undocumented immigrants are arrested for certain crimes—including drug charges, prostitution, and loitering.
Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump's pick to lead the Pentagon, faced some tough questions from Democrats on the Senate Armed Services Committee.
The BBB said the scammers invite shoppers to redeem fake reward points at stores that appear to be legitimate and familiar.
Macy's announced the impending closures Thursday, calling it part of the retailer's plan to "return the company to sustainable, profitable sales growth."
Many turned out to take advantage of day-after-Christmas sales that can be hard to pass up.
At Yorktown Center in Lombard, just about everyone who spoke with CBS News Chicago on Monday said the act of going out and physically shopping puts them in the Christmas spirit.
Scammers know many of us are waiting for packages this holiday season.
The $30 million facility from Humboldt Park Health was years in the making in an effort to provide more health equity on the West Side.
Officials have blamed a new strain for this winter's surge in norovirus cases.
Nearly 25,000 pounds of taquitos recalled after a consumer found metal pieces, while another reported a dental injury.
In addition to norovirus, regular winter respiratory illnesses like RSV and flu are spiking, as is COVID-19.
Those with endometriosis, ovarian cysts, uterine fibroids, and female orgasmic disorder are now eligible to be prescribed medical cannabis in Illinois.
TikTok could shut down the social media site in the U.S. by Sunday, Jan. 19.
A total of five Chicago Walgreens stores will close between Monday, Feb. 17, and Thursday, Feb. 27.
Neighbors stepped up to put food back on the shelves—and kept Hyde Park Produce afloat when so many Chicago businesses have struggled and have even been forced to close.
Macy's announced the impending closures Thursday, calling it part of the retailer's plan to "return the company to sustainable, profitable sales growth."
There remains a question of where exactly ground will be broken for the stadium.
The country music star is set to perform "America the Beautiful" before Trump takes the oath of office.
As we say ADIEU to 2024, a new study has revealed last year's hardest Wordle puzzles in each U.S. state, including Illinois.
Peter Yarrow was a singer-songwriter and a social activist, but he was best known as one-third of the folk-music group Peter, Paul and Mary.
Here is the full list of winners who took home awards at the 2025 Golden Globe Awards.
Here are the books and characters newly joining the list of works in the public domain in 2025.
Chief Meteorologist Albert Ramon has your 10 p.m. First Alert Weather forecast for Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2025.
TikTok could shut down the social media site in the U.S. by Sunday, Jan. 19. As Marissa Sulek reports, one Chicago influencer says he built his entire platform on TikTok, and he could lose it in a matter of days.
The store in the Lake Meadows Shopping Plaza on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive off 35th Street is one of five Walgreens drugstores closing in Chicago next month. Jermont Terry reports.
The Federal Emergency Management Agency announced Wednesday that it has activated a transitional shelter and assistance program for the displaced. Meanwhile, another growing concern is toxic ash from the fires. Marybel Gonzalez reports.
At the start of his address to the nation, Mr. Biden spoke about the ceasefire deal Wednesday in the Middle East. He also issued a warning about what he called "a dangerous concentration of power in the hands of a very few ultra-wealthy people."
TikTok could shut down the social media site in the U.S. by Sunday, Jan. 19.
A total of five Chicago Walgreens stores will close between Monday, Feb. 17, and Thursday, Feb. 27.
Lincoln Park Zoo said the specific source of the exposure of the animals to bird flu, or H5N1 virus, is not known.
The ceasefire and hostage release agreement will halt more than a year of fighting in the Gaza Strip.
Two of the council's more conservative alders wanted to allow CPD to work with federal immigration authorities in certain cases.
Illinois is the only state in the country that requires seniors to have their driving skills tested on a regular basis.
City attorneys recommended the settlements in lawsuits tied to former CPD Commander Jon Burge, former Sgt. Ronald Watts, and former Det. Reynaldo Guevara - all of whom have been accused of framing dozens of people.
Ald. Ray Lopez (15th) said the wooden or plastic traffic barriers currently recommended for permitted street fairs and festivals in Chicago are a security weakness, and that needs to change.
Cook County sheriff deputies served only 25% of protective orders between 2021 and 2023, data show.
"San Antonio has really led the way in using aerial surveillance technology to prevent these activities," said Ald. Brian Hopkins (2nd), who chairs the City Council Public Safety Committee.
Watson shot 8 for 13 (2 for 3 from 3-point range) and 3 of 4 from the free-throw line for the Ramblers.
Jackson shot 12 of 20 from the floor and added five assists for the Flames (12-6, 4-3 Missouri Valley Conference).
Coby White scored 16 points for the Bulls. Zach LaVine had 15, and Nikola Vucevic added 14 points and 16 rebounds.
The Pelicans, who are last in the Western Conference, have won four of their last seven games to improve to 9-32.
CJ Gunn led DePaul with 21 points. Isaiah Rivera added 20, and Conor Enright finished with 11 points and 11 assists.
A 40-year-old man was wounded and was taken to an area hospital.
Niles North students told CBS News Chicago that Tuesday night was chaotic as a fight broke out after the game, culminating in the reported stabbing.
Police said the girl admitted to stealing merchandise under instructions from her mother, who also was involved in the theft.
Most of the Glock switch shipments had come from China, and were destined for various locations throughout the United States, CPB said.
The BBB said the scammers invite shoppers to redeem fake reward points at stores that appear to be legitimate and familiar.
