Investigations
Led by investigative reporters Beth Hundsdorfer and Molly Parker. This team of journalists has engaged in monthslong investigations into state government agencies and processes.
In crisis, she went to an Illinois facility. Two years later, she still isn’t able to leave
The state of Illinois is asking for the end of court oversight of its system of care for people with...
For at least 6 months, state failed to act on Carlinville funeral director that mishandled remains
Bodies found decomposing, families given strangers’ ashes in months following coroner’s complaint.
Inside Illinois’ youth lockups, children go without basic services and face “excessive” punishments
Illinois kids in custody go without basic services, face “excessive” punishments
Choate director replaced as new report says abuse at the facility hasn’t stopped
State officials this week named a new leader of Choate Mental Health and Developmental Center amid a drumbeat of criticism...
State leaves 3 administrators in charge at Choate despite troubled history of resident care
A new state watchdog report calls for a “fundamental overhaul” at Choate Mental Health and Developmental Center. But the state...
Problems with abuse, neglect and cover-ups at Choate extend to other developmental centers in Illinois
Prompted by an outcry over abuse, Illinois proposed moving residents from Choate Mental Health and Developmental Center to similar facilities...
Health care workers who cover up patient abuse face stiffer penalties under new law
Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed a bill into law on Friday that strengthens the range of penalties that a state watchdog...
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