Advocate calls DCFS handling of trafficking victims 'gruesome'
A member of the U.S. Advisory Council on Human Trafficking is speaking out about the treatment of foster children.
DCFS placed troubled teen girl with 24-year-old pimp as foster parent
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.
Illinois foster children are being moved repeatedly from one place to another
The CBS 2 Investigators delve into a practice the state was ordered to fix decades ago.
5 years later, multiple Chicago cops will likely be suspended for wrong raid on innocent family
"I'm grateful that they are finally getting disciplined," said Peter Mendez, who was 9 years old at the time. "But in my opinion, it should have happened sooner."
CBS 2 Investigation on allegations against foster parents leads lawmaker to demand change
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.
Child abuse claims mostly go 'unfounded' in foster care, according to DCFS data
Foster parents accused of abuse and neglect have the vast majority of their allegations closed without findings against them.
Handcuffs in Hallways: Children as young as 4 referred to police instead of principals
Children being referred to police instead of principals for school discipline has been happening across the country – including Chicago and other parts of Illinois too.
The CBS 2 Investigators dig into a growing number of cancer cases in a suburban village
In April, the CBS 2 Investigators revealed how eight people with cancer filed lawsuits. Now, there are 25 people who believe their cancers are connected.
Violent crime is spiking along the CTA train system: A look at the numbers
Chicago trains and stations are on pace for the most violent year in two decades, while police efforts to stem crime have yet to work.
Family of teen slammed by police officer at Rockford school files civil rights lawsuit
"Not only should this officer never work in another school, but he should be permanently stripped of his police powers before he kills somebody," said the family's attorney, Al Hofeld Jr.
Student was body-slammed by police officer; family says school, police tried to cover it up
Parris Moore suffered a fractured skull and permanent brain damage.
The Parking Scam: CBS 2 Investigators catch fake parking attendants ripping off drivers
Sports fans who have refused to pay up say they were accosted by the scammers.
Illinois DCFS Director found in contempt of court for 12th time over improper placement of child
This latest case involves a 15-year-old girl who has been stuck in a psychiatric hospital even though she was cleared to be released on Jan. 14.
Eleventh contempt of court order issued against DCFS Director Marc Smith
An 11-year-old abused girl, considered a risk to herself and others, has spent two months in what's considered a shelter and has been waiting months longer for a secure residential treatment center placement.
Illinois DCFS Director Marc Smith held in contempt of court for 10th time over failure to place youth
The contempt orders all stem from the department's ongoing failures to place youth properly, such that they end up stuck in in psychiatric facilities long after they are ready to be released.