DCFS Investigating Grandfather In Death Of Girl On South Side
State child welfare officials are investigating allegations of abuse against the grandfather of a 3-year-old girl who died after a head injury Saturday in the South Chicago neighborhood.
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State child welfare officials are investigating allegations of abuse against the grandfather of a 3-year-old girl who died after a head injury Saturday in the South Chicago neighborhood.
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