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Henry Pillard - Community College Project

Joliet Junior College administrator discusses the school's early history.

Robert S. Pinkerton - Pension Crisis in Illinois

Past President of the IL Retired Teachers Association gives his views on the pension crisis

Bill Piper - Korean War

40th Division Soldier during the Korean War

Carol Plodzien - Girls Basketball

Girl’s head basketball coach at Fremd High School in Palatine, Illinois.

Mark Plummer - Historians Speak

Scholar of Lincoln and Illinois studies and former Professor of History at Illinois State University.

Robert Podlasek - Higher Education

Engineering professor at Bradley University discusses changes in higher education over the past 60 years

Alexander Polikoff - Public School Funding

The 'Carr v. Koch' Illinois Supreme Court case on school district property taxes.

Dr. Robert Poorman - Community College Project

President of Lincoln Land Community College discusses the school's history.

David Porter - Civics Education

A life-long journalist discusses the development of civics education legislation in IL.

Scott Porter - Ronald Reagan In Dixon

Pastor from Sterling, Illinois who served on the Reagan Boyhood Home Board for many years discusses his multiple encounters with the former president.

Roger Poszgai - Vietnam War

Medical equipment maintenance specialist during Vietnam War

Serena Preston - Alternatives in Education

Superintendent of the Illinois School for the Visually Impaired.

Cornelius Price - World War II

African-American quartermaster in a segregated army

Gary Price - Gulf War

Marine aviator's career from Vietnam thru Gulf War and Beyond

Gary Price - Vietnam War

Marine aviator's career from Vietnam thru Gulf War and Beyond

Shannon Price - School District Reorganization

A parent who opposed a suggested school consolidation for three small schools.

Martin Prickett - War On Terror

Iowa National Guardsman's experiences in Kuwait (2004) and Afghanistan (2011)

Robert Pritchard - Public School Funding

Historical overview of education funding and its future challenges.

Sylvia Puente - Public School Funding

Ex. Director of Chicago's Latino Forum discusses the Education Funding Advisory Board and minority education.

Penny Pullen - ERA Fight in Illinois

IL House of Representatives member from 1977 - 1992 and pro-life advocate

Penny Pullen - Legislators Project

IL House of Representatives member from 1977 - 1992 and pro-life advocate

Paula Purdue - ERA Fight in Illinois

Teacher, lobbyist and activist for women’s equality

Elizabeth Beth Purvis - Public School Funding

Gov. Rauner's Sec. of Education talks about school funding legislation.

Dr. James Quaid - IHSA

IL High School Association from a Private School perspective.

Tom Quinn - Governor Pat Quinn Project

Tom's experiences with brother Pat Quinn's petition drives and election campaigns

Brent Rademacher - Alternatives in Education

Principal's perspective of Bismarck-Henning & Rossville-Alvin Cooperative High School.

Christine Radogno - Tumultuous 2020

Former Illinois State Senator discusses differences between Illinois schools and Arizona schools during the COVID-19 pandemic

Christine Radogno - Legislators Project

Illinois State Senator from 1997 through July 2017, & Republican Minority Leader since 2009

Christine Radogno - Obama in Illinois

State Senator Radogno's memories of her service with state Senator Obama

Peter Rafferty - Vietnam War

Marine who served in Vietnam in 1964-65 as a radio operator in an infantry regiment

Anthony (Tony) Rainey - IHSA

Former Luther South High School principal reflects on his life in sports.

Gabriela "Gaby" Ramirez - Tumultuous 2020

Remote worker and mother describes the impact of the pandemic on her life

David Ramsey - Rochester

Rochester's history in 19th century and Ramsey's life in Rochester.

Lorene Ramsey - Girls Basketball

Former women's head softball and basketball coach at Illinois Central College.

Joseph Rank - Vietnam War

Naval officer who served on a destroyer and a cruiser off Vietnamese waters

Perry Rannebarger - World War II

U.S. Army veteran, serving in the 132nd Infantry in Europe and the Pacific

Terry Ransom - Springfield African-American History Foundation

Studied the Underground Railroad extensively

James "Jim" Rapp - Community College Project

John Wood Community College's attorney discusses the institution's history.

Gerald Raschke - World War II

B-26 tail gunner in southern Europe during WW II

John Raschke - Korean War

Army soldier who served in a communications section of I Corps in 1952-1953

John S. Raschke - Vietnam War

Engineer advisor with MAC-V in the Mekong Delta

Tim Rater - Tumultuous 2020

CEO and president of the Aurora Civic Center Authority discusses impact of COVID-19 pandemic on theater community.

Hedy Ratner - ERA Fight in Illinois

Chicago-based feminist who has been active in the women’s issues since the 1970s

Jacob Rayl - Tumultuous 2020

Bond County Board Member and Walmart Online Sales Associate describes the impact of the pandemic

Ron Reagan - Ronald Reagan In Dixon

Interview with Ron Reagan, the son of former President Ronald Reagan

Sarah Reckmeyer - IHSA

Award-winning band director at Ottawa Township High School.

Harry Reed - World War II

Flight engineer on board a C-54 Skymaster

Timothy Reed - Modern Era

A livestock farmer's son becomes an agriculture teacher.

Dan Reese - Korean War

Lived in Korea in 1946-1947 while his father served in the Provisional Government

Debra Reid - Modern Era

From growing up a farm to an historian's perspective in world farming practices.

Jim Reilly - Governor Jim Edgar Project

Chief of Staff for Governor Jim Thompson (1983-1989) and Jim Edgar (1994)

Jim Reilly - Governor Jim Thompson Project

Chief of Staff for Governor Jim Thompson (1983-1989)

Gene Reineke - Governor Jim Thompson Project

Reineke worked in a various positions in the Jim Thompson administration

Gene Reineke - Governor Jim Edgar Project

Reineke worked for ten years in various capacities in the Jim Thompson and Jim Edgar administrations

Randy Reitz - Public School Funding

Former Bond County Clerk discusses school funding and election oversight.

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Sally Renaud - IHSA

Executive director of Illinois Journalism Education Association talks about the inclusion of journalism competitions in the IHSA.

Bernard Resnick - Korean War

Combat Engineer during dark days of the Korean War

Jerome Reynolds - Springfield African-American History Foundation

Worked in the Real Estate business following in his Mothers Footsteps

Dusty Rhodes - Public School Funding

NPR reporter shares Illinois public school funding stories

Harry Rhodes - Modern Era

A family's garden and a kibbutz in Israel led to Growing Home, Inc.

Randall Richardson - Vietnam War

U.S. Army infantry platoon leader with 101st Airborne Div

Gloria Riddick - Delta Sigma Theta

Charter member of Springfield Decatur Area Alumnae Chapter and retired program manager

Ralph Rinehart - World War II

U.S. Army veteran who served in a Quartermaster unit in the Pacific

Father Joel Rippinger - Alternatives in Education

Teacher, coach and chaplain at Marion Academy in Aurora.

David Risley - War On Terror

David Risley 2015 Interview Judicial Attaché to Egypt discusses that nation's recent revolutions

David Risley - War On Terror

War on Terror-2007, David worked on Saddam Hussein’s War Crimes trial

Robert Ritter - Vietnam War

Vietnam veteran who served as a fire control technician on a navy vessel

Eduardo "Eddie" Rivera - Tumultuous 2020

Ramp serviceman at United Airlines describes his experiences with the COVID-19 pandemic

Lester and Rita Robbins - Modern Era

A Will County farm couples' memories of their life on the farm.

Bill Roberts - Governor Jim Edgar Project

Served as Governor Jim Edgar's chief legal counsel from 1995 to 1997

Rozanne Robertson - Family Memories

A young woman's career as a personnel manager during 1950s thru 1980s.

Veronica Robison - Springfield African-American History Foundation

Civil rights activist; small business owner; volunteer

Phil Rock - Legislators Project

Illinois State Senator (1970-1993)

Phil Rock - Governor Jim Edgar Project

Illinois State Senator (1970-1993)

Spencer Rockford - IHSA

Former Ottawa Township High School student discusses the school's successful music program.

Bob Rogers - IHPA legacy

BRC Chairman discusses his company's design of Lincoln Museum exhibits

Tim Romani - Governor Jim Thompson Project

Travel aide for Governor Thompson reflects on his experiences

Janet Roney - Modern Era

Daughter of the former American Farm Bureau president Charles Shuman.

Jack Rooney - Family Memories

A native of Cherry Illinois and shares his insights of the Cherry Mine disaster.

Karen Roppa - Girls Basketball

Former coach and official from Illinois Plainfield, Illinois.

Charles Ross - Modern Era

Montadale sheep raiser explains showing sheep and wool production.

Michael Rotello - Legislators Project

Former State Representative from Winnebago County, IL

Marjorie Roth - Immigrant Stories

Emigrated from Slovenia to the United States in 1933.

Mitchell Roth - General Interest -Statecraft

General Counsel for IL Education Association discusses Janus v. AFSCME Supreme Court case

Merle Roughton - World War II

Illinois National Guardsman who served in the European Theater

Paula Stadeker and Georgia Rountree - Springfield African-American History Foundation

Members of Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority discuss the Springfield graduate chapter

Ilana Rovner - Governor Jim Thompson Project

Deputy Governor for Gov. Thompson's administration

Rachel Rubin - Tumultuous 2020

Senior Medical Officer and former Co-Lead of the Cook County Department of Public Health details her pandemic experiences

Dee Runaas - Civics Education

A civics educator provides information about teacher training and high school civics education.

Edward Runge - Modern Era

Life as an agronomist, soil scientist and University professor.

Edward Russell - Modern Era

Launching an Illinois vineyard and winery late in life.

Wendy Ryerson - Public School Funding

Supervisor of Assessments for Lee County, Illinois.

Bob Sakamoto - IHSA

Chicago Tribune sports writer who spent his life covering Chicagoland high school sports.

Ziyad N. Samara - Immigrant Stories

A West Bank Palestinian’s journey to the United States.

Alexander Samaras - World War II

U.S. Naval officer who transported troops in Europe and the Pacific

Orion Samuelson - Modern Era

WGN broadcaster who became the voice of agriculture for American farmers.

Anthony Sanders - Public School Funding

Superintendent of Elgin School District discusses school funding, past and present

Dr.Ted Sanders - Educational Reform Act 1985

Former Illinois State Superintendent discusses the 1985 Educational Reform Act



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