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Child deaths involving the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services increased by 40 percent in the last fiscal year.

Ta’Naja Barnes was two years old when she was found wrapped in a urine-soaked blanket amid rodent droppings, garbage and rotting food.

In the wake of several child deaths — including Peoria boy Navin Jones — Republican lawmakers on Wednesday called for a performance audit of the state child welfare agency.

The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services is reporting a growing lack of investigative muscle needed to grapple with skyrocketing caseloads.

Navin Jones' death was a ruled a homicide and his parents were arrested this week.

A child who needs routine medical treatment goes to their primary care doctor. But what happens to children who need routine mental health treatment? Kids in the care of the Department of Children and Family Services, who are more likely to need preventative mental health care than other children, do not have access to this support.

Lesli Jett faces three counts of first-degree murder and an aggravated battery count in connection with the February 2020 death of 4-year-old Tate Thurman.

The Department of Children and Family Services released a timeline of the agency's involvement with 4-year-old Tate Thurman's family before his death.…

Cook County Public Guardian Charles Golbert said DCFS isn't being transparent about its potential involvement with the family of a 4-year-old East Peoria…

Authorities say 4-year-old Tate Thurman of East Peoria died from multiple blunt force trauma inflicted by his father's girlfriend. Lesli Jett, 33, now…