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State Rep. Nicole La Ha (R-Homer Glen) recently noted that Heidi Mueller, former Director of the Illinois Department of Juvenile Justice, will take charge of the embattled Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) starting Feb. 1. La Ha acknowledged the long road ahead for Mueller in addressing the ongoing issues within DCFS but expressed hope for a collaborative relationship to ensure the safety of the state’s most vulnerable children. ....

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