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Counter-Intelligence soldier during Korean War
Former FCC chair for Pres. Kennedy and friend and mentor to Barack Obama
Former FCC chair for Pres. Kennedy and friend and mentor to Barack Obama
Republican Illinois State Senator from 1965 through 1980
Navy chief petty officer (yeoman) during both World War II and the Korean War
Navy chief petty officer (yeoman) during both World War II and the Korean War
A talk with three of the prime movers behind the creation of the Presidential Library and Museum
Working with Gov. Jim Thompson as assistant press secretary
Early years at IHPA and her selection as the Executive Director
Ex. Director of the IL Community College Trustees Assn shares his views on IL pension crisis
Executive Director of the Illinois Community College Trustees Association.
President of the Illinois Federation of Teachers discusses Illinois's pension crisis
Former women’s basketball coach for California State-Fullerton, 1976 Olympic Games, and UCLA.
Journey from Catholic Priest to Social Work to Lutheran ministry.
Career teacher/educator discusses the 1985 Educational Reform Act.
Infantryman with the 89th Division in it's fight across Germany
Co-Director for the Center for Journalism Integrity and Excellence at DePaul University discusses training of journalists
Born Martha Roswitha Russler in Auerbach, Germany in 1944.
Prominent leader of Springfield Muslim community talks about her faith journey.
Civil Affairs officer with service both in Bosnia and Iraq
Civil Affairs officer with service both in Bosnia and Iraq
President of the Illinois Federation of Teachers discusses Illinois's pension crisis
Career Air Force officer, most of that with the Illinois Air National Guard
Journalism professor discusses ethics and media bias.
Student at Downers Grove North gives her perspective of the IHSA journalism competition.
Service as a cook with the 25th Infantry Division in 1968
Service as a cook with the 25th Infantry Division in 1968
Former girl's basketball coach at Centralia High School in Illinois .
Marine Intelligence officer who saw action at Iwo Jima and Japanese occupation
Founder and CEO or Chicago Hope Academy talks about the school.
U.S. Navy veteran who served on a LST in the Pacific Theater
Korean War advisor to 8th ROK division artillery
Downers Grove North participant in the IHSA Journalism competition.
Specialized in sheep at the USDA Animal Research Center
Civics education at Shawnee High School.
Army infantryman during Korean War
State Representative discusses Illinois Pension Crisis
Democratic Candidate for Governor in 1994
IL State Senator during Illinois Legislature's ERA battles
IL State Senator Democratic Candidate for Governor in 1994
History of Monticello College, a two-year school for women.
Legendary York High School cross country & track coach discusses his career.
Marine infantryman during the Vietnam War, and an Army transportation NCO during the 1991 Iraq War
Army National Guardsman who served with a transportation company during the 1991 Iraq War
Infantryman during tumultuous first year of Korean War
A broker's view of the Illinois County School Facilities Tax.
Retired school superintendent, author and frequent speaker on IL pension crisis
Executive assistant for Edgar on Human Services issues from 1991 to 1994
Former representative and lifelong student of Illinois politics shares his views on the state's future
Former representative and lifelong student of Illinois politics shares his views on the state's future
Former representative and lifelong student of Illinois politics shares his views on the state's future
High School principal's experiences with the IHSA.
Broadcasting sporting events & championships for the IHSA.
Morton College administrator discusses the school's long history.
Trusted political strategist and chair of IL Commerce Commission for Gov. Thompson
First president of the Assn for Intercollegiate Athletics for Women in 1971-72.
Career educator discusses challenges faced with school reorganizations.
Lake County businesswoman's involvement with local school boards.
Superintendent of Grant Park Community Unit School District #6.
Sailor prepping beaches for amphibious landings
Charter member of Springfield Decatur Area Alumnae Chapter & Testing Specialist at Richland Community College
IL Department of Education official discusses implementation of 1985 Educational Reform Act.
Active supporter of ERA in Illinois from 1972 through 2018
A regional superintendent's views on school reorganizations & consolidations.
Former faculty member and women's sports coach at Illinois State University.
Roman Catholic Bishop for the Diocese of Springfield, Illinois.
University of Illinois faculty teaching Animal Sciences
English girl who's parents evacuated her to the country during World War II
Executive Director of the Chicago Academy for the Arts.
Dr. Jim Paul taught at Kankakee Community College from 1972-2006 and discusses the school's history.
Saw action with the 5th in the Pusan Perimeter
Journalist and author reporting on the Illinois Political Scene
Journalist and author reporting on the Illinois Political Scene
Journalist and author reporting on the Illinois Political Scene
St. Louis Post-Dispatch reporter's experiences during the 1968 Democratic Convention in Chicago
Journalist and author reporting on the Illinois political scene
Girl’s head basketball coach for Buffalo Grove High School and John Hersey High School in Illinois.
Former Educational Service Center director discusses impact of 1985 Educational Reform Act.
Former president of Illinois Central Colleges discusses the school's history during his tenure.
Vice Chancellor of City Colleges of Chicago discusses the city's community colleges.
Army officer veteran of World War II & the harrowing first year of the Korean War
A Field Artillery lieutenant assigned to a searchlight unit in 1968-69.
Director of the Dept of Corrections and Secretary of Human Services
Former Vietnamese officer's long struggle to flee Vietnam after the war
Former Vietnamese officer's long struggle to flee Vietnam after the war.
Leader of IL Senate Republicans during 1980s thru 2002
Leader of IL Senate Republicans during 1980s thru 2002.
Dr. William Phillips has conducted over 40 reorganization studies for school districts in Illinois.
Army National Guard helicopter mechanic serving in Afghanistan
Army National Guard aircraft mechanic who served in Afghanistan in 2009-2010
His unit landed at Omaha beach just days after the D-Day invasion
Army medic with the 4th Infantry Division in 1970
High School athletic director discusses role of IHSA in Illinois sports.
Served in Iraq during Desert Shield-Desert Storm in 1990-1991
Monmouth High School coach for championship winning golf teams.
A career as a senior administrator in American community colleges.
Career educator discusses a variety of issues pertaining to school reorganization.
Joliet Junior College administrator discusses the school's early history.
Past President of the IL Retired Teachers Association gives his views on the pension crisis