1,122 children who had contact with Illinois DCFS from 2010 to March 2021 have died, state lawmaker says
"Children like AJ and Damari were innocent, and we left them unprotected," said Rep. Weber. "From 2010 to March 2021, 1,122 children who had contact with Illinois DCFS have died."
"Children like AJ and Damari were innocent, and we left them unprotected," said Rep. Weber. "From 2010 to March 2021, 1,122 children who had contact with Illinois DCFS have died."
Damari Perry murder: Mother accused of killing 6-year-old son makes court appearance
A North Chicago mother accused of killing her 6-year-old son, Damari Perry, and disposing of his body in an abandoned alley in Gary, Indiana is being held on $5 million bond.
A North Chicago mother accused of killing her 6-year-old son, Damari Perry, and disposing of his body in an abandoned alley in Gary, Indiana is being held on $5 million bond.
Damari Perry murder: Mom accused of killing 6-year-old son held on $5M bond
A North Chicago mother accused of killing her 6-year-old son, Damari Perry, and disposing of his body in an abandoned alley in Gary, Indiana is being held on $5 million bond.
A North Chicago mother accused of killing her 6-year-old son, Damari Perry, and disposing of his body in an abandoned alley in Gary, Indiana is being held on $5 million bond.
Damari Perry murder: 6-year-old boy's official cause of death released
An autopsy released by the Lake County Coroner's Office Tuesday revealed the official cause of death of 6-year-old Damari Perry.
An autopsy released by the Lake County Coroner's Office Tuesday revealed the official cause of death of 6-year-old Damari Perry.
Damari Perry case: Mother charged with 6-year-old son’s death lost custody of her kids in 2014
A mother charged with first-degree murder in the death of her 6-year-old son had lost custody of her four other children after an investigation by the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services in 2014.
A mother charged with first-degree murder in the death of her 6-year-old son had lost custody of her four other children after an investigation by the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services in 2014.
Mother accused of murdering 6-year-old boy lost custody of other children in 2014
A mother charged with first-degree murder in the death of her 6-year-old son had lost custody of her four other children after an investigation by the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services in 2014.
A mother charged with first-degree murder in the death of her 6-year-old son had lost custody of her four other children after an investigation by the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services in 2014.
Damari Perry case: Family, friends release balloons in remembrance of murdered 6-year-old
On Monday, the father of 6-year-old Damari Perry held a balloon release for his murdered child. This comes as we learn more about the child's mother who is accused of killing her own son.
On Monday, the father of 6-year-old Damari Perry held a balloon release for his murdered child. This comes as we learn more about the child's mother who is accused of killing her own son.
Mother accused of killing 6-year-old child hospitalized
On Monday, the father of 6-year-old Damari Perry held a balloon release for his murdered child. This comes as we learn more about the child's mother who is accused of killing her own son.
On Monday, the father of 6-year-old Damari Perry held a balloon release for his murdered child. This comes as we learn more about the child's mother who is accused of killing her own son.
Family releases balloons for murdered 6-year-old Damari Perry
On Monday, the father of 6-year-old Damari Perry held a balloon release for his murdered child. This comes as we learn more about the child's mother who is accused of killing her own son.
On Monday, the father of 6-year-old Damari Perry held a balloon release for his murdered child. This comes as we learn more about the child's mother who is accused of killing her own son.
Damari Perry case: Horrifying details released about boy's last day, mom and brother charged with murder
Prosecutors said Damari did something his mom for which his mom thought he should be punished. He was put in cold water in a bathtub or shower in their home in North Chicago, and eventually started vomiting and passed out. He was taken out of the cold water; no one called 911 and he died.
Prosecutors said Damari did something his mom for which his mom thought he should be punished. He was put in cold water in a bathtub or shower in their home in North Chicago, and eventually started vomiting and passed out. He was taken out of the cold water; no one called 911 and he died.
Gary schools to resume in-person instruction on Monday
The COVID test positivity rate in Lake County, Indiana, was at 19.58% as of Dec. 27; it was at 35.3% as of Jan. 6.
The COVID test positivity rate in Lake County, Indiana, was at 19.58% as of Dec. 27; it was at 35.3% as of Jan. 6.
Mom charged with murdering 6-year-old son, sibling charged with helping her hide the crime
A suburban Chicago woman has been charged with murdering her own little boy and then getting another son to help her hide the body.
A suburban Chicago woman has been charged with murdering her own little boy and then getting another son to help her hide the body.
Woman and toddler who were killed in crash allegedly caused by man fleeing police are identified
Britni Griffin, 20 of Matteson, and Ky'Air Lucas, 1, of Matteson, were passengers in the Audi driven by Eric White, 21, on Friday.
Britni Griffin, 20 of Matteson, and Ky'Air Lucas, 1, of Matteson, were passengers in the Audi driven by Eric White, 21, on Friday.
Toddler, woman killed in northwest Indiana after driver fled from police in vehicle and crashed
“Any loss of life in such horrifying circumstances is tragic, but the loss of a child is especially disturbing," said Sheriff Oscar Martinez Jr.
“Any loss of life in such horrifying circumstances is tragic, but the loss of a child is especially disturbing," said Sheriff Oscar Martinez Jr.
Toddler, woman killed in Gary after driver fled from police in vehicle and crashed
A driver, who was allegedly in illegal possession of a handgun, fled from police and crashed in northwest Indiana, causing the deaths of a child and woman.
A driver, who was allegedly in illegal possession of a handgun, fled from police and crashed in northwest Indiana, causing the deaths of a child and woman.
Woman arrested for allegedly stealing ambulance from hospital in Gary
The EMTs walked out of the hospital and the ambulance was gone.
The EMTs walked out of the hospital and the ambulance was gone.
Gary students will attend classes remotely during the first week of January due to rising COVID cases
On Monday and Tuesday, students are expected to learn “asynchronously,” which means students will do assignments but not have scheduled class time. From Wednesday through Friday, students will learn synchronously with their teachers.
On Monday and Tuesday, students are expected to learn “asynchronously,” which means students will do assignments but not have scheduled class time. From Wednesday through Friday, students will learn synchronously with their teachers.
Gary's mayor imposes new restrictions amid COVID-19 surge
Mayor Jerome Prince said that the first phase of the city’s two-phase effort would begin immediately and stay in effect through Dec. 31.
Mayor Jerome Prince said that the first phase of the city’s two-phase effort would begin immediately and stay in effect through Dec. 31.
Man fatally shot in Gary
A 34-year-old man was fatally shot Friday in Gary, Indiana.
A 34-year-old man was fatally shot Friday in Gary, Indiana.
21-year-old helping organize toy drive for Gary kids
Aaliyah Stewart, who is spearheading a youth center in Gary, is making sure kids have gifts under the Christmas tree this year.
Aaliyah Stewart, who is spearheading a youth center in Gary, is making sure kids have gifts under the Christmas tree this year.