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Senator Bryant opposes Gov. Pritzker's plan to relocate over 100 residents at the Choate Mental Health and Developmental Center

WSIU Public Broadcasting | By Brad Palmer
Published March 8, 2023 at 5:57 PM CST
A sign is pictured at Choate Mental Health and Developmental Center in Anna.
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Choate Mental Health and Developmental Center in Anna.

A plan by Governor J-B Pritzker will cause some major changes at the Choate Mental Health and Developmental Center in Anna. The governor's partial closure of the facility will require up to 123 residents to relocate. WSIU's Brad Palmer has more on the story.
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As a news producer and news anchor on All Things Considered, Brad provides the listeners with a recap of the day's top local and state news as well as breaking news at any given time. Contact WSIU Radio at 618-453-6101 or email wsiunews@wsiu.org
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