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THEY TOOK MY CHILD”: INSIDE THE DCFS INTERN SCANDAL

FactsFirstus Investigative Unit

Published on: 26/10/2025

An explosive investigation uncovers how uncertified interns handled child abuse cases in Illinois, tearing families apart and breaking state law. “Shattered Trust” exposes DCFS’s deadly gamble—and the fight to restore accountability and justice.

Illinois PoliticsCrime & Public SafetyFeatured

THE MIDTERMS, THE CRIME STATS, AND THE FIGHT FOR TRUTH

FactsFirstus Investigative Unit

Published on: 22/10/2025

An investigative deep dive into how crime data, politics, and public trust collide before the 2026 midterms. FactsFirstUS examines the DOJ probe, data discrepancies, and the battle to uncover what’s real—and what’s reshaped for political gain.

Crime & Public SafetyFeatured