Advocates for social services protest budget cuts

URBANA – A gathering Wednesday night intended to be a public forum about state budget cuts turned into an all-out rally supporting human services that are facing budget cuts.

A boisterous, cheering crowd filled the gym at Brookens Administrative Center, bringing together hundreds who know the importance of services that help the mentally ill, the developmentally disabled and those with substance abuse problems.

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