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    Jun 8, 2009 |Story| WGN-AM

  1. Springfield To Examine U of I Admissions

    (WGN-AM) - Fallout from questionable admissions practices at the University of Illinois continued today as a state representative called for the resignation of the school system's president and the trustees who meddled with student applications.
    (WGN-AM) - Fallout from questionable admissions practices at the University of Illinois continued today as a state representative called for the resignation of the school system's president and the trustees who meddled with student applications. State...

    Tags: Urbana (Champaign, Illinois), Colleges and Universities, Planning Inquiries, Public Officials, Interior Policy

    2. Jun 2, 2009 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  2. U. of I. clout list put on suspension

    The University of Illinois announced Monday that it will temporarily suspend the use of a clout list in the admissions process -- a practice school officials first downplayed after it was described in a Tribune investigation.
    Tribune reporters
    The University of Illinois announced Monday that it will temporarily suspend the use of a clout list in the admissions process -- a practice school officials first downplayed after it was described in a Tribune investigation. U. of I. officials also said...

    Tags: Urbana (Champaign, Illinois), Laws, Colleges and Universities, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Champaign (Champaign, Illinois)

    3. Jun 26, 2009 |Story| WGN-AM

  3. Documents Show Clout Also A Factor At U of I Law School

    (WGN-AM)- University of Illinois Chancellor Richard Herman forced the law school to admit an unqualified applicant backed by former Gov. Rod Blagojevich while arranging for the governor's go-between to seek jobs for five law school graduates, according to new documents released Thursday by the university.
    (WGN-AM)- University of Illinois Chancellor Richard Herman forced the law school to admit an unqualified applicant backed by former Gov. Rod Blagojevich while arranging for the governor's go-between to seek jobs for five law school graduates, according to...

    Tags: Colleges and Universities, Achievement Records, Politics, Illinois, Censorship

    4. Jun 1, 2009 |Story| WGN-AM

  4. U. of I. Suspends "Category I" List

    (WGN-AM)- Following a Tribune investigation, University of Illinois officials announced Monday that they have temporarily suspended "Category I"-- an internal list of well-connected student applicants who received preferential treatment. Officials also...

    Tags: WGN, Colleges and Universities, Education, Chicago Tribune, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

    5. Jul 25, 2009 |Story| WGN-AM

  5. Three State Legislators Sidestepping Clout Panel

    (WGN-AM)- Three of the state's most powerful legislative leaders have snubbed a commission investigating admissions abuses at the University of Illinois, declining to testify at its hearings.
    (WGN-AM)- Three of the state's most powerful legislative leaders have snubbed a commission investigating admissions abuses at the University of Illinois, declining to testify at its hearings. House Speaker Michael Madigan (D- Chicago), Senate President...

    Tags: Laws, Christine Radogno, Colleges and Universities, Oswego, Tom Cross

    6. Jul 13, 2009 |Story| WGN-AM

  6. Former U of I Leaders Want New Board Of Trustees

    (WGN-AM)- Former presidents and chancellors of the University of Illinois are laying much of the blame for the current admissions scandal at the feet of trustees, calling for sweeping changes on the board and the way it is appointed.
    (WGN-AM)- Former presidents and chancellors of the University of Illinois are laying much of the blame for the current admissions scandal at the feet of trustees, calling for sweeping changes on the board and the way it is appointed. A letter from four...

    Tags: Urbana (Champaign, Illinois), Aaron Schock, Colleges and Universities, George Ryan, Local Elections

    7. Aug 7, 2009 |Story| WGN-AM

  7. Quinn Hopes To Receive Resignation Letters From Remaining U of I Trustees

    (WGN-AM)- Gov. Pat Quinn today asked for resignation letters from the entire University of Illinois Board of Trustees in the wake of a scathing report from a state panel charged with investigating admissions abuses at the Urbana-Champaign campus. The...

    Tags: Urbana (Champaign, Illinois), Aaron Schock, Colleges and Universities, Public Officials, Champaign (Champaign, Illinois)

    8. Jul 15, 2009 |Story| WGN-AM

  8. Proposed Law Would Fire All U. of I. Trustees

    (WGN-AM)- A newly proposed law would fire the entire University of Illinois Board of Trustees following an admissions scandal at the state's most prestigious campus. State Sen. Kirk Dillard (R-Hinsdale) proposed the legislation this week, saying the...

    Tags: Urbana (Champaign, Illinois), Laws, Aaron Schock, Colleges and Universities, Local Elections

    9. Jun 27, 2009 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  9. U. of I. admissions scandal: Pressure builds on university

    Alumni and public officials reacted with everything from anger to shrugs Friday as they heard new e-mail revelations about the intertwining of clout and admissions at the University of Illinois law school.
    Tribune reporters
    Alumni and public officials reacted with everything from anger to shrugs Friday as they heard new e-mail revelations about the intertwining of clout and admissions at the University of Illinois law school. Documents released Thursday showed that in a...

    Tags: Financially Distressed Companies, New York University, Colleges and Universities, Lawyers, Justice System

    10. Jun 8, 2009 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  10. U. of I. leaders urged to quit

    Tribune staff reporters
    Fallout from questionable admissions practices at the University of Illinois continued Sunday as a state representative called for the resignation of the school system's president and the trustees who meddled with student applications. State Rep. Mike...

    Tags: Urbana (Champaign, Illinois), Laws, Colleges and Universities, Local Elections, Planning Inquiries

    11. Mar 24, 2010 | Chicago Tribune

  11. Lawmaker drops out of Democratic lieutenant governor chase

    Clout St
    Posted by Rick Pearson at 12:55 p.m. The number of finalists to become Democratic Gov. Pat Quinn’s running mate has dropped by one with today's announcement that state Rep. Mike Boland has stepped aside in favor of state Rep. Art......
    12. Mar 25, 2010 | Chicago Tribune

  12. Sources: Quinn wants Sheila Simon as running mate

    Clout St
    UPDATED at 8:55 p.m.; originally posted by Rick Pearson and Ray Long at 8:36 p.m.: Quinn speaks highly of Simon; she says she doesn't know. SPRINGFIELD—Democratic Gov. Pat Quinn made an about-face on his choice for a running mate and......
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