State Senator Sam McCann says he thought he had a verbal commitment from Governor Quinn to keep the Jacksonville Developmental Center open.
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McCann says he's not opposed to moving people from institutional to community care but there must be a plan in place. McCann wanted a multi-year plan that would ensure the best care for the residents but according to Quinn, the JDC doors will close in October.