An auction of adults with disabilities launched Illinois’ troubled transition from institutions to group homes

PUBLISHED: December 30, 2016 at 7:15 AM CST | UPDATED: June 14, 2024 at 6:46 PM CDT

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A TROUBLED TRANSITION: In the rush to close institutions, Illinois ignored serious problems in group homes. Go to story

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