Agencies turn to governor to provide money for services

Agencies that treat mental illness, developmental disabilities and drug addictions cheered Tuesday's state Senate action to restore more than $200 million cut from the state budget.

Now they're turning their lobbying efforts to Gov. Rod Blagojevich.

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