LaSalle Veterans' Home

Illinois Department of Veterans’ Affairs Director Terry Prince (third from left) testifies before the Illinois Legislative Audit Commission at the Capitol this week. He was testifying regarding an audit of a deadly COVID-19 outbreak at the LaSalle Veterans Home that killed 36 residents in 2020.

Officials say state veterans homes have reformed after deadly 2020 COVID-19 outbreak, but staffing challenges remain

Cole Longcor

Lawmakers discuss audit of LaSalle Veterans Home outbreak that killed 36 residents.

‘I...Thought I Was Saving His Life’: Families Of LaSalle Vets’ Home COVID Victims Prepare To Sue

Hannah Meisel

Beth Ouimet thought she had lucked out in the summer of 2019 when her father got a placement in the state-run LaSalle Veterans’ Home after an episode of…

Communication Issues That Led To Deadly Vets’ Home COVID Outbreak Predated Pandemic: Investigator

Hannah Meisel

The state inspector general who headed an investigation into the November COVID-19 outbreak that killed 36 residents at the LaSalle Veterans’ Home told…

Illinois Veterans' Affairs Director Resigns Amid Criticism Over COVID-19 Outbreak

Sean Crawford

A total of 36 residents at the LaSalle Veterans’ Home have died since the fall from the coronavirus disease, placing a spotlight on how the facility…

Illinois

Red Tape Blocked Some Veterans' Home Residents From Getting Donated Toiletries Amid COVID Outbreak

Hannah Meisel

Correction: This story has been corrected and clarified. Veterans were unable to get immediate access to donated name-brand toiletries due to a process…

Illinois

As 34th Resident Dies After LaSalle Veterans’ Home COVID-19 Outbreak, Families Prepare To Sue

Hannah Meisel

The November COVID-19 outbreak at the LaSalle Veterans’ home has killed a 34th resident, the facility reported Friday — just as attorneys for four…