Illinois faces backlash over bid to end oversight of disability services Illinois faces backlash over bid to end oversight of disability services As hearings begin this week, independent court monitor says state’s services are ‘in stark contrast to national best practices’
Another Choate Mental Health Center employee indicted for abuse of resident Another Choate Mental Health Center employee indicted for abuse of resident Caregiver allegedly used leg to pin patient with developmental disabilities
A security camera caught an employee beating a patient. It took 11 days for anyone to take action. A security camera caught an employee beating a patient. It took 11 days for anyone to take action. After our investigation revealed patient abuse at Illinois’ Choate Mental Health and Developmental Center, the facility installed cameras to help. But the footage isn’t monitored unless there’s an allegation of misconduct.