GOVERNOR J-B PRITZKER SAYS THE ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES IS LOOKING AT WAYS TO BETTER PROTECT CASEWORKERS. 

LAWMAKERS PASSED A BILL LETTING D-C-F-S INVESTIGATORS CARRY PEPPER SPRAY, BUT THE GOVERNOR SAYS NOT EVERY PRECAUTION HAS TO BE LEGISLATED.

GOVERNOR PRITZKER SAYS WORKERS ALSO NEED AN EASY WAY TO CALL FOR HELP. ONE BILL THAT DIDN'T MAKE IT OUT OF THE SPRING SESSION WOULD HAVE INCREASED THE CHARGE FOR ASSAULTING A D-C-F-S INVESTIGATOR.

LAWMAKERS DID PASS A BILL LETTING D-C-F-S INVESTIGATORS CARRY PEPPER SPRAY. ANOTHER MEASURE CHARGING THOSE WHO ATTACK A WORKER WITH AGGRAVATED BATTERY DID NOT MAKE IT OUT OF THE SPRING LEGISLATIVE SESSION.