The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services says it can withhold details of the death of a child in its care until a criminal investigation and trial are completed, which can take years. Credit: Capitol News Illinois/File photo
The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services says it can withhold details of the death of a child in its care until a criminal investigation and trial are completed, which can take years. (Credit: Capitol News Illinois/File photo)

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Beth Hundsdorfer is an investigative reporter for Capitol News Illinois.