Receiving tenure, effective August 2016, at Prairie State College are (from left) Dr. Haiming Wang, assistant professor of physics and astronomy; Angela Simpson, assistant professor of nursing; Megan Hughes, assistant professor of reading/English; Annette Dolph, assistant professor of English; Elise Spencer, assistant professor of English; Dr. Hyrum LaTurner, assistant professor[Read More…]
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ACLU Comment on Senate Introduction of Bill to Ensure Due Process for Children Facing Deportation
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Attorney General Madigan Announces Charges Against Counterfeit Ticket Ring
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