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Dozens more former youth inmates sue over alleged sexual abuse at Illinois detention centers

The same New York law firm that filed Monday’s actions filed a similar lawsuit against the state of Illinois in May on behalf of 95 other former youth inmates who alleged they were sexually abused as well. The firm also has filed similar lawsuits alleging sexual abuse in juvenile detention centers in other states.

217 Today: After challenging journeys, migrants in Chicago adjust to life in their new city

217 Today: After challenging journeys, migrants in Chicago adjust to life in their new city

Monday, June 3, 2024 Today’s headlines: A meeting between veterans and representative Nikki Budzinski turned from public to private over the weekend after demonstrators made an appearance.  U.S. Speaker of the House Mike Johnson says he’s not concerned about the impact on the November election of the guilty verdict in former President Donald Trump’s trial….