Editorial: For the sake of Ta’Naja Barnes, Gov. Pritzker must take a hard look at DCFS leadership – Chicago Tribune*

"Pritzker has touted pouring an extra $100 million into DCFS’ budget yearly, as well as an additional $250 million in the budget year that begins in July. But money alone will not fix what’s wrong at DCFS...(S)tate Rep. Rita Mayfield, a Waukegan Democrat, didn’t mince words about his leadership. 'Every year you guys come back and ask for more money,' she said. 'You tell us the same stories that you’re going to hire more case managers. You’re going to address these issues and nothing happens. Your budget is one of the largest budgets in the state of Illinois, and we’re just not getting our money’s worth.'"
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Fed up neighbor
1 year ago

Just one question, we’re is are states attorney Raoul at.

debtsor
1 year ago

He’s too busy fighting in Trump in out of state court cases, fighting amicus briefs and joining other state’s suits. Remember, this is his life’s work, and he’s just getting started!

Pat S.
1 year ago

Smith may be a real-world example of the Peter Principle.

The Paraclete
1 year ago

Is DCFS managed by the Post Office? One in the same?

NB
1 year ago

Despicable incompetence. With a $1.5 billion budget dcfs can’t even fill out the reports. Sickening….how long can jb get away with blaming Rauner?? Unblocked version https://news.yahoo.com/editorial-sake-ta-naja-barnes-222200599.html

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