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Repeated investigations of the center have revealed patients who were beaten and humiliated by staff, and staff members who lied to cover up their actions.

Newly obtained documents echo ProPublica's reporting on abuse, cover-ups and a “sense of impunity” at an Illinois institution for people with mental illnesses and developmental disorders. The governor has said Choate must be reformed.

Newly released reports from the Illinois Department of Human Services’ watchdog office reveal shocking instances of cruelty, abuse and poor care of patients.

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Watchdog: 'Unwritten rule' of cover-ups leads to few consequences for accused employees   By BETH HUNDSDO...

Newly obtained documents echo our reporting on abuse, cover-ups and a “sense of impunity” at an Illinois institution for people with mental illnesses and developmental disorders. The governor has said Choate must be reformed.

Newly obtained documents show "a brazenness and sense of impunity … that must be combatted" at Choate Mental Health and Developmental Center. The governor has said Choate must be reformed.

Document trove confirms ongoing reporting of abuse at state-run facility, staff’s ‘sense of impunity’

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Inspector general wants authority to add health care workers fired for misconduct to state registry By BETH HU...