We had great statewide news coverage for the Going Home Day in the Capitol where we once again called upon the Governor and legislators to close 6 or the 7 fully operational state institutions.
Photos provided by Willow Lane Photography Photos.
Randall Owen, Barbara Pritchard, Gary Arnold, Katherine Hamann, Bob, Eddie & Tony
Let the press conference begin!
Bob talks about his life in a state institution
Eddie shares his story about life at the state institution in Jacksonville
News stories follow. These stories were all over the state!
Tony
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Tony Paulauski
Executive Director
The Arc of Illinois
20901 S. LaGrange Rd. Suite 209
Frankfort, IL 60423
815-464-1832 (OFFICE)
815-464-1832 (CELL)
Tony@thearcofil.org