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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.
Supt. of Worth School District, a K-8 Elem. School District, 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.
Discussion of multi-generational family life on an Illinois orchard.
Illinois State Representative (R) & Hutsonville District Superintendent discusses school reorganization issues.
Executive Director of IL Assn of School Boards shares views on state pension crisis
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)
Gov. and Mrs. Edgar discuss their life together in the public eye
Governor Jim Edgar Series
Nurse with the 24th Evacuation Hospital during Vietnam War
Nurse with the 24th Evacuation Hospital during Vietnam War
Discussion of Ehrat's various farming and sport inventions.
Bond county health administrator discusses the scope of the pandemic in Bond county
Jen Ellison takes the stage at The Second City Chicago's Mainstage to share insights into her journey as a writer, director, and performer, her influence on the comedy world, and the enduring legacy of Chicago's vibrant theater scene.
The advantages and challenges of home schooling her seven children.
Kenyan who came to US for an education and stayed to teach math at a community college
Executive Director of the IL Elementary School Assn discusses the impact of COVID-19
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.
World War II fighter pilot who flew a P-51 Mustang in Europe
Infantry platoon leader's service during the first year of the Korean War
Founding faculty member of Sangamon State University discusses University's history
Illinois Republican legislator from 1975-1991 and in U.S. House until 2000
Gov. Jim Thompson’s director of law enforcement from 1977 to 1979
Resident of Rochester reflecting her life and on the town’s history
Resident of Rochester from a long line of farmers
Infantryman in Europe during World War II
Carolyn Farrar shares her Civil Rights stories and tells of her growing up in Atlanta under the leadership of Dr. King.
Army Engineer serving in the last year of the Korean War
Director of the Capital Area Career Center in Springfield, Illinois.
Director of the Okaw Area Vocational Center in south-central Illinois.
Assistant to Governor Otto Kerner from 1963 to 1968
5 FFA Officer group discussion.
Worked in the Office of Price Administration during WW II while her husband was in the Navy
Growing up on a central Illinois hog farm prior.
U.S. Congressman from west central Illinois during 1960s thru 1982
U.S. Congressman recounts his WW II experiences
Musician, active church volunteer, state worker, interviewed at age 97
High school basketball coach with forty years of experience.
History of Faith Lutheran Church of Springfield, Illinois.
Jonathan Fischer was a Navy gunner in both World War II and Korea
U.S. Navy veteran who served on an LST in the Pacific Theater
Army infantryman during closing days of Korean War
A life-long farmer from Will County, Illinois
High school official and coach for competitive cheer and dance.
Campaign Manager and Deputy Chief of Staff for Governor Jim Edgar
Physician details effects of the COVID-19 pandemic in Springfield, Illinois
Dixon native who attended First Christian Church with the Reagan family.
Flotow discusses his book "In Their Letters, In Their Words: Illinois Civil War Soldiers Write Home"
IHSA Associate Director for basketball, track and several other sports.
A WW II medic reflects on his experiences in Europe
Principal at Chicago's Piper Elementary discusses civics education in middle schools
Early history of both Sangamon State University and Lincoln Land Community College.
Campaign Manager and Deputy Chief of Staff for Governor Jim Edgar
Adult Education Deputy Director discusses Illinois High School Equivalency.
Army Engineer and construction of Panmunjom
Long-time assistant to Gov. Jim Thompson and Executive Director of Citizens for Thompson
Pioneering plant geneticist at Monsanto working on soybeans, corn and cotton
IL Education Association administrator discusses school funding litigation.
Three veterans of the WW II era share their memories with the public
Morgan Frayser discusses the challenges of contact tracing and the COVID pandemic's impact on southern Illinois from March 2020 to July 2022.
Gold Star father tells the story of his son Jake and his death in Afghanistan
Gold Star father and speaker at Obama campaign events in 2008
Teacher, lobbyist, public affairs consultant and activist for women’s equality
A National Organization for Women staff member discusses ERA fight in Illinois
Superintendent for Schuyler-Industry CUSD #5 discusses school funding
An Air Force aircraft mechanic during the Vietnam War
U.S. Marine Corps veteran who served throughout the Pacific Theater
Fry's 35 years at IHSA as Assistant, Associate and Executive Director.
Girard educator discusses the consolidation of the Virden & Girard school districts.
Experiences at the IHSA with wrestling, bass fishing and basketball.
Girls' basketball coach at Chicago's Marshall High School with over 1,000 victories.
A livestock and organic farmer from Christian County.
Chicago lawyer discusses his firm's lawsuit on Illinois's poor level of public school funding.
Associate Executive Director for IHSA discusses the impact of the pandemic on high school basketball and other sports
Former trustee of the State University Retirement System talks pensions
First two years of the Thompson administration: 1977-1978
Former Federal judge's involvement with the PBS documentary "A More or Less Perfect Union"
An environmental planner talks about the Slow Food Movement.
Governor Dan Walker's Legal Counsel and long-time friend
WW II Goldman discusses combat in the Philippines and military hospitals
Soybean production and marketing in America and abroad.
First girl's basketball coach at Hinsdale South High School in Darien, Illinois.
Executive Director of Hoogland Performing Arts Center describes COVID-19's impact on the center
Served with the 13th Air Force in the Pacific during WW II
Veteran serving with the U.S. Army's 7th Division during the Inchon landing, the Chosin Reservoir and the Chinese Spring Offensive
Medical employee, community volunteer, parent
State employee, community and NAACP volunteer