People v. Dominique F.

This appeal arises out of the trial court’s denial of several motions brought by Patrick T. Murphy, Cook County public guardian, seeking a change of venue based upon the prejudice of the trial judge. The appellate court reversed the trial court’s denial of the motions (204 Ill. App. 3d 271), and we granted the State’s petition for leave to appeal (134 Ill. 2d R. 315).

The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services caused petitions for adjudication of wardship to be filed in the interest of Ricky F. on March 26, 1990, and in the interest of Dominique F. and Anthony B. on March 30,…