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CAPITOL NEWS ILLINOIS INVESTIGATIONS

Led by investigative reporter Beth Hundsdorfer beginning in 2021, the Capitol News Illinois team has engaged in monthslong investigations into state government agencies and processes. That includes a partnership with Propublica and Lee Enterprises Midwest to investigate the state-run Choate Mental Health and Developmental Center in the southern Illinois town of Anna. Links to those stories are below. With investigative tips, contact bhundsdorfer@capitolnewsillinois.com.

Surprise and unanswered questions after state announces changes at Choate Surprise and unanswered questions after state announces changes at Choate

Surprise and unanswered questions after state announces changes at Choate

Families of patients at Choate Mental Health and Developmental Center, along with workers and community leaders, reacted with concern after the state’s announcement this week that it plans to relocate more than 120 residents from the troubled state-run facility in southern Illinois.

Illinois to relocate at least half of current residents at Choate Illinois to relocate at least half of current residents at Choate

Illinois to relocate at least half of current residents at Choate

The Illinois Department of Human Services plans to dramatically reduce the number of patients with developmental disabilities who live at the embattled state-run Choate Mental Health and Developmental Center.

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