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CAPITOL NEWS ILLINOIS INVESTIGATIONS

Led by investigative reporters Beth Hundsdorfer since 2021 and Molly Parker since 2023, 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 Hundsdorfer at bhundsdorfer@capitolnewsillinois.com or Parker at mparker@capitolnewsillinois.com.

Ongoing investigation shows nearly two dozen patients charged with crimes at state-run facility Ongoing investigation shows nearly two dozen patients charged with crimes at state-run facility

Ongoing investigation shows nearly two dozen patients charged with crimes at state-run facility

Lutrice Williams was 23 and in crisis when she arrived at Choate Mental Health and Developmental Center in rural southern Illinois. The Chicago woman, a former foster care youth, had suffered numerous traumas, and was seeking helo at the state-run facility. The last thing she expected was to face a criminal charge.

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