Illinois Department of Human Services

As hearings begin this week, independent court monitor says Illinois' services are ‘in stark contrast to national best practices.’

Illinois' newly-made Department of Early Childhood will administer several programs such as preschool funding, subsidized daycare services and home visits that are currently spread out among three different agencies.

Despite Illinois' plan to reduce poverty in the state, financial problems are worsening for many downstate families as pandemic-era enhanced benefits sunset in the face of rising inflation.

A caregiver at the southern Illinois facility used their leg to pin a patient with developmental disabilities.

Illinois' Department of Early Childhood will administer programs currently spread across 3 agencies — the State Board of Education, Department of Human Services and the Department of Children and Family Services.

The state of Illinois is asking for the end of court oversight of its system of care for people with developmental disabilities. But some advocates say it’s too soon.

The platform — BEACON — is aimed at both parents and providers in Illinois. It is scheduled to start this summer.

New spending will focused on building Chicago’s shelter capacity and getting immigrants to permanent housing.

A new report by an advocacy agency details how abuse and neglect at Choate have continued despite calls for and promises of reform. Now, the Illinois Department of Human Services has reversed its decision to keep Choate’s top leadership in place.

Peter Neumer will step down from his role overseeing investigations into the abuse and neglect of some of Illinois' most vulnerable people on August 17.