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Illinois DCFS accused of letting kids languish in jail

Por: WGN-TV Nation January 20, 2023

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Posted: Jan 19, 2023 / 05:50 PM CST Updated: Jan 19, 2023 / 06:10 PM CST SHARE CHICAGO — Illinois’ child welfare agency is accused of stranding more than 80 kids in juvenile jail despite the fact they could’ve been released.  That’s according to a federal lawsuit filed against the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services by private attorneys who were joined by Cook County’s public guardian. “It feels horrible,” said... + full article



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