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Former southeastern Illinois police chief faces federal charges

That motorcycle is now at the center of a two-count federal indictment in the southern district of Illinois in November against then-Wayne City Police Chief Anson Fenton, 46, alleging he sold forfeited or surrendered items for his personal benefit. #indictment

Coroner’s affidavit shows as many as 800 human remains could have been misidentified

“During the course of this investigation, someone had to go to her and tell her that it wasn’t mama,” said Don Craven, who represents one of the affected families. #

Health Care Workers Who Cover Up Patient Abuse Face Stiffer Penalties Under New Law

The new law allows the OIG to report workers who engage in such misconduct to Illinois’ existing Health Care Worker Registry, which would bar them from working in any health care setting in the state. #abuse

DCFS, Director Face Lawsuit Filed on Behalf of Jailed Wards

DCFS director Smith faced 11 counts of civil contempt last year for failing to move children into appropriate placements, although they were later overturned by an appellate court, which ruled they were an abuse of judicial discretion. #dcfs

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