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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.
A resident of Rochester, IL and a community historian
Journey from Catholic Priest to Social Work to Lutheran ministry.
An intern's/aid's perspective of the Gov. Quinn administration
Disrupted wedding plans due to the COVID-19 pandemic
State Board of Education and North Central Director discusses the 1985 Educational Reform Act
An atheist's religious journey
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
Rose (Russler) Moser grew up in Cold War era East Germany before immigrating to the United States
Prominent leader of Springfield Muslim community talks about her faith journey.
Civil Affairs officer with service both in Bosnia and Iraq
Air Force service in Okinawa and S. Korea during Vietnam War
President of the Civic Federation gives his views on Illinois' 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
Senator Matt Murphy (Republican) discusses Illinois pension crisis and Senate Bill 1
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
Artilleryman advisor to the 8th ROK Division Artillery troops
Downers Grove North participant in the IHSA Journalism competition.
Many uses of soybean products for food.
Civics education at Shawnee High School.
Army infantryman during Korean War
U. of IL (Urbana-Champaign) student during the COVID-19 pandemic
State Representative discusses Illinois Pension Crisis
Discussion with a central Illinois grain and livestock farmer and current President of the IL Farm Bureau.
IL State Senator during Illinois Legislature's ERA battles
Democratic Candidate for Governor in 1994
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.
Dir. of Educator Programs at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library & Museum shares her insights on civics education
Plant geneticist who performed pioneering work with soybean cultivars
Marine infantryman during the Vietnam War, and an Army transportation NCO during the 1991 Iraq War 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
Musician and owner of Miss Katie Sings, LLC, details the way the COVID-19 pandemic provided a platform for her business
Superintendent for East Aurora School District #131
Champaign County Coroner describes the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic
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
Counselor and author describes the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic
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.
WW II 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.
Professor of Animal Sciences addresses role of education and research in agriculture.
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.
Pempek reviews 20+ years in the Regular Army, mostly in Korea.
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
Journalist and author reporting on the Illinois Political Scene
St. Louis Post-Dispatch reporters memories of Pat Quinn in the 1970s
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.
An Army Officer's perspective of combat in the Korean Wa
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.
Associate Prof. of Educational Leadership at UIS discusses school funding during pandemic
A professor of educational leadership discusses the impact of school reorganizations
Army National Guard helicopter mechanic serving in Afghanistan
Army National Guard aircraft mechanic who served in Afghanistan in 2009-2010
Infantryman who was in action at Normandy, St. Lo and the Battle of the Bulge
Army medic with the 4th Infantry Division in 1970
High School athletic director discusses role of IHSA in Illinois sports.
A Civil Affairs officer with tours of duty in Iraq and Afghanistan
Monmouth High School coach for championship winning golf teams.