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Location:
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Department of Human Services Howe Developmental Center
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The Department of Human Services proposes to
close this facility.
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Timeline:
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Beginning September 5, 2008
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Initial Public Notice to CGFA from the Agency:
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September 5, 2008
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Recommendation Requested by CGFA from the Agency:
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September 18, 2008
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CGFA Correspondence to DHS:
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October 9, 2008
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DHS Answers to CGFA Correspondence of October 9:
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October 31, 2008
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Recommendation Received:
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November 3, 2008
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Public Comment Period:
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as of December 9, 2008
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Economic Impact Study:
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November 2008
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Meeting Scheduled:
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December 11, 2008
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December 11, 2008 Meeting Video:
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Part I
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Part II
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Follow-Up Meeting Scheduled:
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January 12, 2009
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Written Testimony and Public Letters:
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Oral and Written Testimony
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Public Comments as of April 27, 2009
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Commission Motion and Vote:
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January 12, 2009
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April 28, 2009
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DHS Responses to Commission Questions:
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January 9, 2009
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Commission Letter to Governor Quinn:
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February 9, 2009
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Commission Recommendation:
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May 14, 2009
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U.S. Department of Justice:
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Investigations of Choate and Howe Developmental Centers |
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Status of Facility Closure Process:
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July 20, 2010 |
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On June 21, 2010, the last resident transitioned to another home. The total number of individuals discharged from Howe since September 1, 2009 is 247. The attached summary provides data on where the residents moved and on the relocation or lay-off of the more than 700 Howe staff. |