What To Expect From Governor Rauner’s Budget Address
Illinois Public Radio Statehouse Bureau Chief Amanda Vinicky Details Budget Issues Governor Rauner May Face
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29 Children Died From Abuse Or Neglect In DCFS-Involved Cases Between 2013-2014
29 Illinois kids died from abuse or neglect – after DCFS had investigated claims of problems at home - or involving caretakers of those children.
Investigatin’ Gov. Rauner’s Missing G’s
Gov. Bruce Rauner's prescription for Illinois’ finances will finally be made known on Wednesday, when he gives his budget address. Legislators, state employees and social service agencies will no doubt pay close attention to what Rauner has to say. But after another big speech earlier this month made many go "gee," observers will also be listening for how he says it.
Some Democrats Worry Governor Rauner Will Cut Spending To Social Services
Illinois Republican Governor Bruce Rauner is scheduled to present his budget for the financially struggling state this week. Many Democrats are concerned he will propose big cuts to social service agencies. Chicago Democrat Greg Harris says he doesn’t think Rauner’s plan to cut taxes is sustainable - if he wants to fund mental health services and child welfare programs.
ACLU Taking Illinois DCFS To Court
The American Civil Liberties Union is taking Illinois’ child welfare system to court for not effectively monitoring children in its care.