The Latest Breaking News from Choate Mental Health and Developmental Center

After patient abuse investigation at state-run Choate center, stiffer possible penalties for health care workers who cover up

The change in Illinois law follows reports of rampant abuses and coverups at Choate Mental Health and Developmental Center, a state-run institution in southern Illinois.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 15, 2023

Brutal beatings, abuse plague state-run mental health facility, investigation reveals

Consequences are few as reports of heinous abuse continue at Choate Mental Health and Developmental Center in southern Illinois.

Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 3, 2022

Culture of cruelty persists at state-run mental health facility despite decades of warnings

Officials have urged reforms at the facility for people with mental and developmental disabilities. But the state-run center still has more allegations of abuse and neglect than any in Illinois.

Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 3, 2022