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Plan To Close JDC Move Forward

Plans to close Jacksonville Developmental Center are moving forward but not all lawmakers are convinced it's the best thing for the residents.  Representative Jim Watson says putting people in community care presents possible public security issues. 

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Michael Gelder, with Governor Quinn's office, says the last thing they want is for the Criminal Justice System to become a new home for the residents.  He says they're listening to concerns about the closure and will make sure they move forward with the residents' best interest in mind.  Gelder says they're not opposed to moving people to other developmental homes instead of community care.

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