A state department that has been under scrutiny for the way it responded to and handled a deadly disease outbreak at one of its residential homes has a new leader. US Army Brigadier General Stephen Curda has been appointed by Republican Governor Bruce Rauner to head up the Department of Veterans Affairs. Curda comes to the embattled department after years of active duty service.
The recently approved state budget has funds for repairs to the current vet’s home and to begin construction on a new home.