Illinois settles for $10 million following a patient suicide at a state mental health center

Source CBS Local
Original Load Date Jan. 21, 2026, midnight
Last Updated Jan. 21, 2026, midnight
Original URL https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/illinois-settles-for-10-million-after-patient-suicide-at-state-mental-health-center/

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On February 7, 2023, [ a 19-year-old took his life at Madden Mental Health Center ][4] , using a restricted item - a shoelace, which he tied to a ligature point - a door hinge. He was supposed to be under staff checks every 15 minutes, but a state police investigation found that didn't happen. Now ...