The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services is launching an investigation into allegations of child neglect that stemmed from a fire on the Far South Side that killed two children yesterday. more ›

Congratulations to Jamie Riley of North Riverside. The 27-year-old was out celebrating a case involving her that DCFS dropped when she was arrested for public intoxication and child endangerment. Police found Riley carrying her 3-month-old under her arm, like a football. The child was treated for a minor injury. more ›

• Motorola, based out of Schaumburg, announced today it would be cutting 4,000 jobs. This is in addition to the 3,000 cut during the fourth quarter of 2008. Damn.
• An Illinois House committee that oversees DFCS may consider tougher laws about aggressive dogs living in foster homes following Sunday's mauling death of foster child Alex Angulo.
• Tom Tuduj, accused of stabbing his boss to death in 2006, testified at his own trial and claimed his medication was to blame.