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Illinois Lt. Gov. Sheila Simon invites sophomore nursing student Noemi...
Noemi Rodriguez, Lt. Gov. Sheila Simon and Emily Prieto Before Noemi Rodriguez began classes at NIU, she interned at Children’s Memorial Hospital. “I fell in love with the nurses at Children’s...
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Gov. Quinn names physical education professor to state Council on Health and...
Clersida Garcia Clersida Garcia, associate professor in the NIU College of Education’s Department of Kinesiology and Physical Education, has been appointed to a four-year seat on the Governor’s Council...
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Quinn targets pension reform in budget address
Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn Education will sustain a painful hit in a new State of Illinois spending plan unveiled today during Gov. Pat Quinn’s annual budget address. Calling it the “most difficult budget...
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Judge rules against retiree health benefits
A downstate judge ruled Tuesday that health care for retired state workers is not constitutionally guaranteed. A long-standing benefit had allowed retirees with 20 or more years of service to retire...
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Public university leaders endorse pension plan
The presidents and chancellors of the 14 public universities in Illinois have unanimously endorsed a six-point proposal for addressing the state’s pension funding crisis as it relates to the State...
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Madigan pension reform package clears hurdle
Michael J. Madigan The Illinois House Personnel and Pensions Committee passed a pension reform plan put forth by Speaker Michael J. Madigan by a 9-1 vote, clearing the way for the pension reform bill...
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House approves historic pension reform bill
Interior of the Illinois State Capitol Building in Springfield The Illinois House has approved a comprehensive pension-reform measure sponsored by House Speaker Michael Madigan by a vote of 62-51...
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Springfield legislative session enters final week with several major issues...
Just one more week remains in the current legislative session before the Illinois General Assembly adjourns Friday, May 31. At this point, major issues remain unresolved, which is not uncommon given...
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State lawmakers adjourn Friday without acting to resolve pension funding...
The Illinois General Assembly adjourned Friday evening without taking action to resolve Illinois’ pension funding crisis. Illinois public university presidents and chancellors worked diligently this...
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MAP Matters Day: Students urged to rally in Springfield
Gov. Pat Quinn and NIU student Michelle Romero Students from NIU and colleges and universities across Illinois are encouraged to join Gov. Pat Quinn for a “MAP Matters Day” rally Wednesday, April 30,...
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Gov. Quinn to speak Saturday at NIU Law commencement
Gov. Pat Quinn and NIU student Michelle Romero Gov. Pat Quinn will serve as the 2014 NIU College of Law commencement speaker, Dean Jennifer Rosato Perea announced. Ninety-nine students will receive...
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Gov. Quinn gives 2014 commencement address at NIU Law
Gov. Pat Quinn and NIU President Doug Baker greet Illinois State Sen. Toi W. Hutchinson during the NIU College of Law commencement. The NIU College of Law held its 2014 commencement exercises May 24 at...
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