Coroner’s affidavit shows as many as 800 human remains could have been misidentified Coroner’s affidavit shows as many as 800 human remains could have been misidentified No criminal charges have been filed against former Carlinville funeral director
Most Illinois jails restrain people in chairs. This county ‘violently shocked’ them, too. Most Illinois jails restrain people in chairs. This county ‘violently shocked’ them, too. A few years ago, Coles County Jail promised to stop using electrified “stun cuffs” to shock people restrained in chairs. How much has changed?
DOJ confirms it is ‘assessing the circumstances’ of Sonya Massey shooting DOJ confirms it is ‘assessing the circumstances’ of Sonya Massey shooting Sangamon County deputy who fired the fatal shot worked for 6 central Illinois departments
Illinois lawmaker calls for strengthening protection for homeschooled children Illinois lawmaker calls for strengthening protection for homeschooled children Child welfare chair said she was spurred to act by news reports of state’s lax oversight
Bodycam video shows Sonya Massey’s last minutes, deputy’s coarse description Bodycam video shows Sonya Massey’s last minutes, deputy’s coarse description Sangamon County deputy Sean Grayson has been charged with first-degree murder
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’
The U.N. calls restraint chairs torture. Illinois jails use them every day. The U.N. calls restraint chairs torture. Illinois jails use them every day. The Illinois Answers Project found jail staff are restraining people in chairs in ways that often violate policies and last longer than recommended by manufacturers.
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
“No Schoolers”: How Illinois’ hands-off approach to homeschooling leaves children at risk “No Schoolers”: How Illinois’ hands-off approach to homeschooling leaves children at risk At 9 years old, L.J. started missing school. His parents said they would homeschool him. It took two years — during which he was beaten and denied food — for anyone to notice he wasn’t learning.
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.