Rica Rountree’s father pleaded guilty Thursday to endangering her life, more than a year after she died from blunt force ...

BLOOMINGTON — The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services failed Rica Rountree and must face the consequences, attorneys suing the agency said Wednesday afternoon.

BLOOMINGTON — Lawsuits against those believed to be involved with 8-year-old Rica Rountree's death — including the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services — are expected to be filed ...

He is accused of “permitting Rica Rountree to be exposed to and failed to protect (her) from ongoing physical child abuse that was occurring within their shared residence," according to court ...

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Anntionetta Harper, right, and her husband, Deante, are holding the first J4Rica Jae Play Day to honor her deceased daughter, Rica Rountree, on Saturday at Franklin Park. The event is from noon to 4 p ...