Chicago|News|
Chicago Psychiatric Hospital Will Lose Federal Money After Allegations Of Abuse
The Illinois Department of Public Health said Thursday it is moving forward with plans to revoke the hospital’s license.
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Chicago|News|
Half-Million Chicago Drivers Have Unpaid Sticker Tickets
But only 11,400 applied for the city’s relief program.
Across Alabama, AL|News|
How Some AL Sheriffs Force Inmates Into Medical Debt
Sheriffs in multiple Alabama counties refuse to pay for some of their jail inmates’ health care needs. The inmates are personally billed.
Davenport, IA|News|
How A Police Officer In Iowa Helped Protect An Alaskan Police Force
On a May afternoon, Peme Canas, a patrol officer with the Police Department in Davenport, Iowa, was scrolling through news articles.
Across Louisiana, LA|News|
How Louisiana Environmental Regulator Became Known For Protecting Industry
In early 1984, the Department of Environmental Quality was established, replacing a hodgepodge of predecessor agencies.
Across New Jersey, NJ|News|
What Happens When A Health Plan Has No Limits
New Jersey’s health plan for school employees pays out-of-network providers virtually whatever they want.
Chicago|News|
Chicago Psychiatric Hospital Under Fire After Child Abuse Allegations — Again
A new lawsuit calls Chicago Lakeshore a “hospital of horrors,” where children as young as 7 were allegedly sexually abused.
Chicago|News|
How Residents Of Chicago Affordable Housing Complex Went From Hope To Despair
Two decades ago, Chicago rescued a run-down affordable housing apartment complex from foreclosure and promised conditions would improve.
Across Kentucky, KY|News|
Some Kentuckians Don’t Have Broadband Because Former Gov. Ignored Experts: Report
The report says experts warned Kentucky officials that negotiations with Macquarie Capital could lead to a higher price tags for the state.
Peoria, IL|News|
Peoria Public Housing Where Cockroaches Drop From The Wall And Kids Are Getting Sick
Taft Homes has failed three of its five most recent inspections by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
Grayslake, IL|News|
Gages Lake School Faces Abuse Allegations
The Illinois Department of Children and Family opened a total of 21 abuse investigations involving students at Gages Lake.
Across America, US|News|
Despite Audit, Doctors With Checkered Records Still Decide Fate Of Green Card Seekers
Investigators found the federal program for vetting green card applicants' health included scores of doctors with histories of misconduct.
Across Kansas, KS|News|
Kansas Abandons Technology Trumpeted By Kris Kobach
The Kansas Secretary of State’s office announced it will indefinitely suspend the use of controversial technology to identify voter fraud.
Across South Carolina, SC|News|
SC Lawmakers Want To Overhaul Magistrate System
The legislation filed by Sen. Davis, a Beaufort Republican, would bolster the required legal training for magistrates who aren't lawyers.
White House, US|News|
Donald Trump Jr. Killed An Endangered Sheep While In Mongolia
The Mongolian government granted Trump Jr. a coveted and rare permit to slay the animal retroactively on Sept. 2, after leaving the region.
Memphis, TN|News|
Sen. Grassley Wants Explanation From TN Hospital System That Sued Poor Patients
In a letter, Sen. Charles Grassley, R-Iowa, asked Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare how it intended to carry out promised reforms.
New York City, NY|News|
NYC Paid Mckinsey Millions To Stem Rikers Jail Violence; Instead, Violence Soared
Jail officials and McKinsey consultants rigged the Restart program to all but guarantee there would be few violent episodes on Rikers.
Brooklyn, NY|News|
Notoriously Mismanaged NY Home For Mentally Ill Adults Under Investigation
Oceanview Manor Home for Adults, a controversial Brooklyn psychiatric group home, is now the scene of a criminal investigation.
Across Louisiana, LA|News|
Louisiana Chemical Companies Are Building Plants Overseas, Still Get State Tax Breaks
Louisiana attracts chemical companies with one of the country’s most generous tax exemptions.
White House, US|News|
House Chairman: Trump Admin. Misled Congress On Boy’s Death In Border Control Custody
Rep. Thompson, D-Miss., says Border Patrol was "untruthful" regarding the death of Carlos Gregorio Hernandez Vasquez.
