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WBEZ Investigations
Original investigative reporting, exclusives and analyses from WBEZ
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Maple & Ash, one of Chicago’s fanciest restaurants, is accused of misusing federal pandemic aid
A newly filed case in Cook County accuses the Gold Coast restaurant of diverting taxpayer funds for private jets and country club dues. The restaurant denies the allegations.
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Un programa de Illinois para salvar las vidas de menores con tendencias suicidas es, para muchos, un camino a ninguna parte
Una investigación de WBEZ encontró que la solución del estado se está debilitando ante la creciente demanda de servicios de salud mental, especialmente entre menores de familias de bajos ingresos.
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Few hospitals are willing to bear the cost of providing psychiatric care for kids
Only about 30 hospitals statewide have beds for kids who need inpatient mental health care. “No matter what the investment is, we need to make it,” says one doctor.
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What’s your experience with youth mental health in Illinois?
A WBEZ investigation found a lifeline for children in extreme emotional distress has become a bridge to nowhere. Help us dig deeper into youth mental health issues.
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An Illinois lifeline program for suicidal kids has become a bridge to nowhere for many
A WBEZ investigation finds that the state’s solution is buckling under the demand among low-income children for urgent mental health services.
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What is the SASS mental health care program for Illinois kids?
The safety net is designed to help low-income patients. Today, 50% of Illinois children – about 1.5 million – receive Medicaid benefits.
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Kids in crisis face long waitlists as they struggle to get appointments for therapy
Treatment options for the low-income children served by SASS are limited by insurance hoops, systemic blockers and the sheer scarcity of therapists.
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For 2nd time in a week, Chicago Police Department under fire over handling of a cop accused of belonging to extremist group
The city’s inspector general on Friday questioned the thoroughness of an internal investigation into the officer after it was reported that he was a member of the Oath Keepers.
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How high-capacity gun magazines became a mass-market product
Magazines with a capacity of 30 rounds or more for handguns and rifles were relatively rare among civilians not long ago. Now, they’re commonplace — despite local bans.
