The director of Illinois’ Department of Children and Family Services, Marc Smith, has announced he will resign at the end of the year. Throughout Smith’s four and a half years, the agency has faced increased scrutiny for inadequate care, poor transparency, and inappropriate child placements. Lead producer Simone Alicea and host Jacoby Cochran look back on Smith’s tenure and discuss what’s ahead for the next department leader. We are also breaking down what you need to know about fall vaccines, FEMA flood relief, and local assistance. And we're enjoying a really cool podcast milestone!

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