Coverage
Illinois
Independent reporting on CPS, foster care, adoption and family court — the cases the system would rather keep quiet.
She Died in the State’s Care. Illinois Still Won’t Say What Happened to Mackenzi Felmlee.
June 27, 2026
Mackenzi Felmlee, 18, died in her Illinois foster home after four years in state care. One assigned caseworker had eight orders of protection against her — and DCFS hired her anyway.
Most Read
Is this happening to your family?
Tell us your story — confidentially. Every case we cover starts with a parent speaking up.