Juvenile Justice

The investigation led to the arrest of a 15-year-old male.

The juvenile also had an active Jackson County warrant.

Detectives are still trying to find the second juvenile involved in the incident.

After recent reports of sexual abuse and excessive force at Kentucky youth detention centers, the U.S. Justice Department has opened a statewide investigation

A lawsuit filed this month claims that for decades, juveniles in detention at Illinois Youth Centers were subjected to sexual abuse by some staff members.

Recent brain studies show youths do not fully understand the consequences of their actions until age 25.

Screenings will be held in Harrisburg and St Charles this week.

Job Screenings will take place next week in Alton and St. Charles.

17 years ago, Illinois officials decided there is a better way to help kids headed down the wrong path.

Gov. JB Pritzker’s administration announced the planned opening of a new center for incarcerated youth in central Illinois Tuesday, the latest step in a…