Death of assisted living facility resident ruled a homicide – News – The State Journal-Register – Springfield, IL Dirk May Law March 17, 2015March 17, 2015Bloomington Illinois Social Security Disability Attorney, Bloomington Illinois Social Security Disability Lawyer Death of assisted living facility resident ruled a homicide – News – The State Journal-Register – Springfield, IL. Click above to read. Sounds very suspicious. That is why we have laws against elder abuse and nursing home negligence.