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Former Budget Director for Gov. Jim Edgar & George Ryan talks about pension crisis
Former Budget Director for Gov. Jim Edgar & George Ryan talks about pension crisis
IL State Senator and sponsor of a school district reorganization bill.
Political reporter and columnist with the Springfield State-Journal Register
Political reporter and columnist with the Springfield State-Journal Register
Political reporter and columnist with the Springfield State-Journal Register
One of Parkland College's first employees shares the school's history.
Esteemed Lincoln scholar and former Illinois State Historian.
Lutheran minister discusses career in Missouri Synod Lutheran and later the ELCA church.
Acclaimed sportscaster, broadcaster and radio personality in Central Illinois.
Navy veteran on the USS Neville supporting the D-Day landings on Utah Beach
Former head Women's Basketball couch at Southern Illinois University Carbondale.
An advocate for women's athletics who worked at Illinois State University.
Discusses the principles of biodynamic and organic farming
President of the Arthur School District discusses reorganization.
SS Nevada crew member remembers Pearl Harbor attack and more
Livestock Adviser and Educator for the U of I. Extension Service
Discussion with the former Illinois State Board of Education Bilingual Director.
Republican representative from Naperville discusses her work on pension reform
Navy veteran and African-American seeing action on a destroyer
Navy veteran and African-American seeing action on a destroyer
Minister, parent, community and church volunteer
Aircraft mechanic on the USS Yorktown during battles of Coral Sea and Midway
Illinois's community college system history and development.
Filed suit against the Cook County (Chicago) Democratic Part which led to two Shakman Decrees that have transformed politics in Chicago
Former political reporter and executive director of the Paul Simon Institute.
Former Chancellor of the Southern Illinois University (SIU) System discusses his distinguished career.
The Chicago High School for Agricultural Sciences.
Dixon native and the manager of the Dixon 'Telegraph' during the Reagan administration.
Administrator's perspective of the 1985 Educational Reform Act.
Developing a Site Based Reporting Initiative to support the ESSA Act.
Reagan campaign staffer recalls working on Reagan presidential campaigns
Discusses mechanization, genetics, the shift of natural to chemical fertilizers, the importance of management and marketing skills, as well as various debates in agriculture and government
A lobbyist in the IL Legislature for over forty years
A lobbyist in the IL Legislature for over forty years and author of "A Just Cause," on the impeachment of Gov. Blagojevich
RF-4 Pilot & navigator who spent six years in the Hanoi Hilton as a POW
Lt. Governor Simon's work with the Classroom First Commission.
Scholar on Illinois government and politics discusses civics education.
retired librarian, directly involved in Civil Rights demonstrations
Owner and operator of the 750 acre Rendleman Orchards in rural Union County, Illinois
Operator of the 750 acre Rendleman Orchards in rural Union County, Illinois
Legendary radio sports reporter discusses his 43 year career.
Cultural interpreter for the Macon County Conservation Dist..
State Board of Education Deputy Director discusses recognition for non-public schools.
Describes life on the farm in a time before electricity and when draft animals were used for tillage, planting, cultivating and harvesting
Former girl’s head basketball coach at Hinsdale South High School in Illinois.
West Aurora assistant superintendent discusses funding challenges and successes.
Army National Guard officer's work with Iraqi police in Baghdad in 2006
Successful football coach and former Chicago Public Schools Director of Sports Administration.
Army Infantryman in Korean and Vietnam Wars
Army Infantryman in Korean and Vietnam Wars
Touring the nation's Presidential Libraries & Museums.
Executive Director for Looking for Lincoln and the Abraham Lincoln National Heritage Area from 2008 thru 2010.
Aide to Senator Charles Percy shares his memories of Percy and Darin LaHood
B-17 Bomber Pilot in WWII
Truck driver for the U.S. Marine Corps on Okinawa
Abraham Lincoln National Heritage Area’s comprehensive management plan
Abraham Lincoln National Heritage Area’s comprehensive management plan.
Wore a POW bracelet for Captain John Borling during Vietnam War
Delegate to the 1970 IL Constitutional Convention discusses the Pension Clause
Career educator's use of Our American Voice and Citizen U in civics education
Captured by the Chinese near Unsan, North Korea
Bill’s wartime experience entitled 'A Moment in Time.'
Service in Basra, Iraq with a Reserve MP unit from 2009 to 2010
Educator and administrator at two Illinois community colleges.
nfantry Lieutenant in Europe in the last year of WW II
Regional Superintendent of ROE District # 47 discusses that district's consolidation.
Aurora University professor discusses social studies education.
West German immigrant discusses life in post-war Germany.
Vince Speranza reflects on his life in the years following his visit to Bastogne in 2009
Former broadcaster discusses news literacy in civics education.
U.S. Naval officer on board an LST in the Pacific
Served as an 11B-Infantryman in Vietman
Known as the Sweetheart of the British Forces due to her portrayal as a 1940s version singer and dancer entertaining World War II veterans
A career educator from rural Illinois discusses school reorganization issues.
A life of family and volunteering
Volunteering at the ALPLM
Early life and military experiences in Okinawa in 1967-68
Infantry in 36th Infantry Division in Italy and beyond
Umpire for the Springfield Long Nine, a vintage base ball team.
Former executive director of Advance Illinois discusses school funding.
IHSA sports official for football and baseball shares his memories.
Served in WWII and then became President of the Illinois Farm Bureau
Infantry Platoon Leader in Europe with 89th Division
OSS Cryptographer in Egypt and Greece during WW II
Civics teacher at Carlinville Illinois High School.
Director of Special Education for the Lee County Special Education Association.
Former U.S. Senator ran twice for governor against Jim Thompson, in 1982 and 1986
Stacy Stewart, the principal at Belmont-Craigin which uses the personalized learning model.
Former girl’s head basketball coach from Arcola High School in Arcola, Illinois.
Volunteer at the Elijah Iles House, Governor's Executive Mansion, and the ALPLM.
Army infantryman & POW during WWII, plus Korean War Veteran
Army infantryman & POW during WWII, plus Korean War Veteran
Army infantryman with 24th Division in Korea
Army Air Corps ball turret gunner in the European Theater
Former girls' basketball coach at Joliet West High School in Illinois.
Charter member of Atonement Lutheran Church discusses the church's history
Charter member of Atonement Lutheran Church discusses the church's history.
The girl’s basketball coach at Sterling High School in Sterling, Illinois.
Personal Assistant to Governor Jim Edgar