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Marine signalman in Pacific theater, Battle of Guam
Hall of Fame high school soccer coach at Gibault Catholic High School.
President of Southwestern College discusses the school's history.
History of John Logan Community College since its creation in 1968.
14th Armored Division half-track driver's memories of combat in Germany
Superintendent in multiple school districts discusses school funding.
Superintendent in multiple school districts discusses school funding.
United States Army veteran who served during World War II
Superintendent at Indian Prairie School District #209.
Superintendent at Indian Prairie School District #209.
Signal Corps officer who worked as an advisor to Koreans
Former principal at Graham Elementary School discusses year-round schooling.
Social services administrator and businesswoman
Raised on a farm and became a nurse in WWII.
ERA fight in Illinois from 1978 to June, 1982
Illinois legislator's involvement with the Educational Reform Act of 1985.
House Majority Leader and representative from Obama's legislative district
Majority Leader Currie discusses her long career in the IL Legislature
Majority Leader Currie discusses her long career in the IL Legislature
Last of an era - a mom-and-pop grocery in Williamsville
Life on a central IL farm during Depression & WW II
Radioman with the 3rd Infantry Division in Korea from 1952-1953
Realtor, school board member, state government administrator
Vice President of Illinois Policy Institute explains the origins of Illinois's pension crisis
Archivist for John Deere Company
Regional Superintendent of Madison County discusses 1985 Educational Reform Act.
A school superintendent discusses the consolidation of 2 Illinois school districts.
Career teacher's critical role in launching Illinois's new civics education model.
Long-serving Republican leader in the IL House of Representatives
A Jewish immigrant from Apartheid era South Africa.
NAACP and Habitat for Humanity volunteer, plaintiff in civil rights suit
Director of Athletics for Chicago Public Schools discusses impact of sports in Chicago.
Oral Historian and Former Director of the Lincoln Legal Papers.
Dr. George Cullom Davis began his academic career as an assistant professor of history at Indiana University
Emeritus Professor of History and Geography at Illinois College in Jacksonville.
Member of the 13th Army Division in Europe
A 4-H Advisor for the breed, attending 4-H meetings and helping youth plan and enter livestock contests.
A state representative discusses school funding reform since 2003.
Life-long educator and member of the State Board of Education, who dealt with reorganization issues.
A private citizen's involvement in the Virden school district consolidation.
Assistant to Governor Dan Walker from 1973 to 1977
xecutive Director of the Prairie Crossing Charter School discusses the school’s history and mission.
Minister at Westminster Presbyterian Church in Springfield, IL.
Director of the Knox-Warren Special Education Cooperative.
A long-time school superintendent shares her extensive experience on school reorganization issues.
Julian D'Esposito served as Governor Jim Thompson's chief counsel from 1977 to 1981 and as his director of staff.
served in the Illinois House from 1981 to 1999
Experiences as Director of IHPA and State historian
A Korean girl growing up in a traditional Confucian & patriarchal family in during the war.
Born into a Korean refugee family in Manchuria in 1943
Marine wounded at Iwo Jima
Vice President of Student Development at Rock Valley College.
State Senator and former Chief of Staff for Governor Jim Edgar
Legislative liaison for Governor Jim Thompson
York High School Social Studies chair discusses civics education.
First Director of Guest Services at Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum
Dean of Adult Education at Waubonsee Community College discusses several initiatives.
A social studies teacher discusses the state of Illinois's civics requirements.
United States Navy Air Corps veteran who served in the Pacific Theater
Long tenure working at the Bishop Hill Historic Site
Peace Corps experiences throughout the world, and a Mother by Choice.
Tank Destroyer company commander discusses combat in Europe
Duensing’s early life and forty-five years as site manager
History of Elgin Community College.
B-26 pilot in the European theater in 1945 who also served in the post-war occupation force
World War II veteran and POW
Marine Lieutenant wounded in Korea
Democratic state legislator representing the Decatur area from 1975 to 1995
Teacher, principal and union leader from Macomb talks about pensions
Career educator and professor of educational administration discusses school reorganization issues.
New Lenox school district accountant discusses Cook County school funding.
An educator discusses Illinois high school requirements regarding economics and financial literacy.
Navy Petty Officer who served in the Pacific on the USS Ajax
Senior administration at Aurora U. Institute for Collaboration discusses STEM education.
Director of Alumni Relations for Wheaton Academy discusses the school's history and legacy.
Helped transform the family business into a thriving orchard and family entertainment center
Executive Director of IL Assn of School Boards shares views on state pension crisis
Illinois State Representative (R) & Hutsonville District Superintendent discusses school reorganization issues.
Egyptian-born Jew who immigrated to the United States as a young woman.
Wife of Governor Jim Edgar and First Lady of Illinois
Older brother of former Governor Jim Edgar
Former Illinois Governor (1991-1999) and potential opponent in 2004 Senate Race
Jim Edgar's years with Gov. Thompson as legislative liaison and Secretary
Former Illinois Governor (1991-1999)
Governor Jim Edgar Series
Gov. and Mrs. Edgar discuss their life together in the public eye
Nurse with the 24th Evacuation Hospital during Vietnam War
Nurse with the 24th Evacuation Hospital during Vietnam War
Central Illinios far who also showed his patented break-away basketball hoop at the Smithsonian
The advantages and challenges of home schooling her seven children.
C-46 pilot flying the troops and ferrying out the wounded
President of Illinois Central College discusses the school's recent history.
An immigrant from Chile arriving in 1999 to the U.S.
Veronica immigrated to United States after receiving a Scholarship in 1999.
Infantry platoon leader's service during the first year of the Korean War
Infantry platoon leader's service during the first year of the Korean War