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IL bill could shift daycare background checks from DCFS to Dept of Early Childhood

IL bill could shift daycare background checks from DCFS to Dept of Early Childhood

  • Updated Mar 3, 2026

The Department of Early Childhood plans to take over this responsibility when the agency becomes fully functional July 1.

IL bill could shift daycare background checks from DCFS to Dept of Early Childhood
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IL bill could shift daycare background checks from DCFS to Dept of Early Childhood

  • Mike Miletich
  • Updated Mar 9, 2026

The Department of Early Childhood plans to take over this responsibility when the agency becomes fully functional July 1.

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‘You step up’: Grandparents’ adoption story inspires others to open their homes

‘You step up’: Grandparents’ adoption story inspires others to open their homes

  • Updated Nov 18, 2025

A Central Illinois family has shared their story in hopes of encouraging others to consider fostering or adoption, especially as the need for …

‘You step up’: Grandparents’ adoption story inspires others to open their homes
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‘You step up’: Grandparents’ adoption story inspires others to open their homes

  • Caryn Eisert
  • Updated Nov 18, 2025

A Central Illinois family has shared their story in hopes of encouraging others to consider fostering or adoption, especially as the need for stable, loving homes continues to grow.

Staff member terminated as DCFS investigation underway at Lincoln's ChalleNGe Academy
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Staff member terminated as DCFS investigation underway at Lincoln's ChalleNGe Academy

  • WAND Digital Team
  • Updated Sep 10, 2025

A DCFS investigation is underway at Lincoln's ChalleNGe Academy, and a staff member has been fired. 

Illinois House GOP criticize DCFS, Pritzker over scathing compliance audit
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Illinois House GOP criticize DCFS, Pritzker over scathing compliance audit

  • Mike Miletich
  • Updated Aug 6, 2025

Illinois House Republicans are renewing their calls for reform within the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services after another scathing audit of the agency.

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Illinois House GOP criticize DCFS, Pritzker over scathing compliance audit

Illinois House GOP criticize DCFS, Pritzker over scathing compliance audit

  • Updated Aug 6, 2025

The Auditor General's office found that DCFS did not comply with several sections of the Abused and Neglected Child Reporting Act from July 20…

2nd lawsuit alleging sexual misconduct by Paxton- Buckley-Loda teacher filed
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2nd lawsuit alleging sexual misconduct by Paxton- Buckley-Loda teacher filed

  • WAND Digital Team
  • Updated Jul 8, 2025

PAXTON, Ill. (WAND) - A second lawsuit has been filed in Ford County Circuit Court accusing a Paxton-Buckley-Loda teacher and former coach of …

IL House committee unanimously approves bill improving response to human trafficking
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IL House committee unanimously approves bill improving response to human trafficking

  • Mike Miletich
  • Updated Apr 23, 2025

A plan to improve how Illinois identifies and supports victims of human trafficking is heading to the House floor.

New DCFS training academy at Illinois State University set to open next week
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New DCFS training academy at Illinois State University set to open next week

  • WAND Digital Team
  • Updated Apr 18, 2025

NORMAL, Ill. (WAND) — The Illinois Department of Child and Family Services (DCFS) Child Protection Training Academy (CPTA) at Illinois State U…

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