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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.

Chilling audio provides glimpse into abuse at state-run facility Chilling audio provides glimpse into abuse at state-run facility

Chilling audio provides glimpse into abuse at state-run facility

The disturbing 911 call began with sounds of a struggle, then a voice that sounded like a child’s cried out, “Let me go.” When the police dispatcher in the rural southern Illinois community announced herself, no one responded.

Pritzker calls for changes after “awful” reports of abuse at developmental center Pritzker calls for changes after “awful” reports of abuse at developmental center

Pritzker calls for changes after “awful” reports of abuse at developmental center

Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker called patient abuses at the Choate Mental Health and Developmental Center in rural Anna “awful” and “deeply concerning,” and he said the future of the facility depends on correcting poor conditions.

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