Gov. J.B. Pritzker has announced the repurposing of the Choate Mental Health Center, a downstate institutional living facility that, for decades, has had reports of abuse and neglect. Zena Naiditch, with Equip for Equality in Chicago, said moves like this one allow residents to exercise some control over their lives.

<p>Gov. J.B. Pritzker has announced the repurposing of the Choate Mental Health Center, a downstate institutional living facility that, for decades, has had reports of abuse and neglect. Zena Naiditch, with Equip for Equality in Chicago, said moves like this one allow residents to exercise some control over their lives.</p>

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