Metro East Sun

Last week saw a series of failures from the Pritzker administration, according to an update from an unknown speaker. The speaker, who has been advocating for changes to better care for citizens with developmental disabilities, highlighted two major issues: the failures at the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) in providing timely professional licenses, and a damning audit of the Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS).

The speaker expressed their disappointment in the failures of these state agencies, stating, "These failures are sickening." The DCFS audit revealed numerous problems, including the agency's failure to notify schools in a timely manner when credible evidence of abuse was found. The audit also uncovered instances where the agency did not notify local police authorities within the required 24 hours in cases involving child death, injury, malnutrition, and sex abuse.

Regarding the delays in professional licenses at the IDFPR, the speaker reported receiving numerous calls from individuals waiting for months without any updates on their licenses. A hearing was held in the House to investigate the reasons for these delays, particularly in healthcare licenses, but no significant solutions were identified.

In addition to these agency failures, the speaker mentioned that controversial topics would be addressed during the upcoming House Veto Session. However, no specific details were provided.

The press release also highlighted a Senior Fair hosted by the speaker on October 17th in Highland. The fair aims to inform senior citizens of the benefits available to them and provides an opportunity for local businesses, non-profits, medical professionals, and governmental entities to promote their services.

Furthermore, the press release mentioned a grant opportunity for local fire departments. The Office of the State Fire Marshal is accepting applications for the Small Equipment Grant Program, which provides funding for the purchase of firefighting and ambulance equipment.

The press release concluded with a lighthearted note about the beauty of a night bloomer on the speaker's farm and encouraged readers to share the newsletter with others.

For additional details, please follow this link: https://charliemeier.net/2023/10/06/capitol-update-3/