This statistical report aims to convey a clear picture of the scope, nature, and seriousness of the child abuse problem in Illinois for fiscal year 1985. Because special efforts were made in regard to child sexual abuse, this problem is treated as a separate category in the report. Discussed in six sections are data concerning (1) the nature of the child abuse problem; (2) the magnitude of the problem; (3) efforts to confront the problem, including the Child Abuse Hotline and the State Central Register, as well as investigations of reports of suspected child abuse and neglect; (4) results of investigations, particularly concerning the finding status of reports, fatalities, sexual abuse reports, and perpetrators; (5) accomplishments in fiscal year 1985; and goals for fiscal year 1986. The report includes 24 tables of data and a list, with addresses, of members of the Statewide Citizens' Committee on Child Abuse and Neglect. (RH)