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Early years of Joliet Junior College.
A parent who opposed the school consolidation of several schools.
Torpedo man on board the USS Herndon in Europe
World War II Army veteran who served in the occupation force in the Philippines
Fifth generation orchardist
Vietnam veteran who served as a combat medic with the infantry
Growing up in Flint, MI, high school football and expulsion from school
Marine Medal of Honor recipient earned at Iwo Jima
A TBF Avenger gunner serving in Pacific theater on the USS Petrof Bay
Bricklayer, musician, descendent of Springfield Race Riot victim
Wife of Charles Wilson, worked in health care field
Charter member of Springfield Decatur Area Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority and music teacher in Springfield, IL
Arthur, IL Superintendent discusses the process of Reorganization.
Augie's entry into the Old State Capitol project as field architect
Radio operator with the 9th Infantry Division during Vietnam War
Western Illinois University professor provides information on civics education.
ACLU lawyer discusses Lewis v. Spagnolo, a case on school funding in East St. Louis.
Illinois Civics Task Force members discusses new IL program.
Regional Superintendent of Schools for Lake County discusses Educational Reform Act.
Former board president for the Illinois High School Association.
Served in an intelligence squad as part of the 36th Infantry Division in Europe
Unitarian Universalist's spiritual journey to the ministry.
Career at Savannah Public Schools as teacher, coach, principal and superintendent.
Wright is a lawyer specializing in school reorganization issues.
World War II Army veteran and retired factory/state employee from Rochester
A WW II Rosie the riveter, and post war wife and mother shares her life story.
One of the founders of the Dixon Historic Center discusses his relationship with the Reagan family and the city of Dixon.
Member of the 104th "Timberwolf" Division; served in European Theater
Naval officer who served on the USS Dyson (destroyer) in Pacific
Served near Panmunjom at U.S. and enemy cemeteries
Stories of Rochester from the perspective of an African-American resident
Long serving site manager of David Davis mansion reflects on her career
Wright is a lawyer specializing in school reorganization issues.
Former Looking for Lincoln Board member discusses the LFL project.
Long serving site manager of David Davis mansion reflects on her career
Teacher and administrator on the history of Joliet Community College.
Eighteen years of service with Sec. of State, then Gov. Jim Edgar
Lithuanian immigrant describes life as a refugee in wartime Germany.