It's round two for many residents in the fight to keep the Jacksonville Developmental Center open.  More than 500 people convened for a public hearing on the campus of Illinois College last night to discuss the closure.  Cheryl Jansen, with Equip for Equality, says Governor Quinn's plan gives residents more independence.

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Jacksonville Mayor Andy Ezard says he's angry Governor Pat Quinn hasn't contacted the city personally to discuss the JDC closure plans.

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Opponents of the plan say some residents won't survive if they're forced to leave their Jacksonville home.  State Representative Jim Watson agrees, saying many will end up in trouble with the law.

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JDC families have several options, according to Governor Quinn's administration.  Residents can move into community care, request to be moved into another state facility, or move in with their guardians.  Quinn plans to save the state 11-million dollars a year by closing the facility, which will put about 400 people out of work.