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. Friday, July 26, 2024 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 Tuesday, July 23, 2024 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 Tuesday, July 23, 2024 Child welfare chair said she was spurred to act by news reports of state’s lax oversight Read more
Bodycam video shows Sonya Massey’s last minutes, deputy’s coarse description Bodycam video shows Sonya Massey’s last minutes, deputy’s coarse description Monday, July 22, 2024 Sangamon County deputy Sean Grayson has been charged with first-degree murder Read more
Illinois faces backlash over bid to end oversight of disability services Illinois faces backlash over bid to end oversight of disability services Monday, July 22, 2024 As hearings begin this week, independent court monitor says state’s services are ‘in stark contrast to national best practices’ Read more
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. Thursday, July 11, 2024 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. Read more
Another Choate Mental Health Center employee indicted for abuse of resident Another Choate Mental Health Center employee indicted for abuse of resident Monday, June 10, 2024 Caregiver allegedly used leg to pin patient with developmental disabilities Read more
“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 Wednesday, June 5, 2024 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... Read more