Illinois Republican lawmakers call for investigation into child abuse allegations at closed youth facility Aunt Martha's.

Illinois Republican lawmakers are urging an investigation into abuse allegations at Aunt Martha's Integrated Care Center, a now-closed youth facility in Chicago. Reports indicate staff with felony convictions abused children while falsifying documents. Senate Minority Leader John Curran has called for an audit by the Illinois Auditor General, despite resistance from the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services, which is reviewing the situation. Governor J.B. Pritzker's administration has dismissed the audit requests.

October 04, 2024
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