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Sunday, December 09, 2012  Jacksonville area residents will soon have a new representative.

Thursday, November 15, 2012  Watson will step down at the begining of December.

Tuesday, October 30, 2012  Daughter of Quincy resident caught in turmoil created by states closure of Jacksonville facility for the mentally disabled.

Friday, October 12, 2012  Republican State Representative John Cavaletto from Salem, Illinois says Community Resource Associates, the agency in charge of the transition, is hurting patients in their rush to close the facility.

Monday, June 04, 2012  There's money in the Illinois state budget to keep the Developmental Center in Jacksonville open, but it'll likely still close it's doors.

Tuesday, January 24, 2012  Illinois governor Pat Quinn says the Jacksonville Developmental Center will close and move residents into community care centers. The closure will be wrapped up by October 2012.

Saturday, July 23, 2011  Earlier this year the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration changed their view of the farm vehicle rules.

Monday, January 21, 2008  When Jim Watson lands in Iraq in February, he won't be simply a staff sergeant in the Marine Reserves.

Friday, January 04, 2008  While many politicians are getting ready for November elections.One local politician is getting ready to serve his country.Illinois State Representative for the 97th District, Jim Watson will leave in a matter of weeks for Iraq.

Friday, March 30, 2007  Bill passes House as area sites close shop

Wednesday, March 21, 2007  Rep. Jim Watson proposes a new bill that would create a meal progam for seniors in rural Illinois.