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Welcome to Illinois Connection

Illinois Connection is the grassroots advocacy network for the University of Illinois. Through this initiative alumni, students, faculty and friends serve as advocates for the University to ensure support from the state and federal government.

With our current economic crisis it is more important than ever that our elected officials hear unified support for the University. If you are not already part of Illinois Connection, please sign up today. As an advocate you will receive timely informational updates and learn about opportunities that allow you to collaborate with elected officials and others in support of the University of Illinois.

News

UI makes faculty pay focus of its state funding request

State's income drops by $2 billion over previous year

Univerisity of Illinois announces new President Michael J. Hogan on May 12, 2010. Learn more about Michael Hogan and the presidental search process.

April 28 email to Advocates: Grassroots input through Illinois Connection is clearly having a positive effect

April 21 U of I Day at the Capitol Video - News at Illinois Springfield

Please check our Resources and News section for past articles about Illinois Connection

Take Action!!!

Support Higher Education and the University of Illinois' Budget
February 9, 2010

Out of State Take Action
If you live outside of Illinois, you can still help Take Action! Please help by contacting Governor Pat Quinn, asking for his help supporting higher education and the University of Illinois (Read More about the issue). You can communicate with Governor Quinn by sending an email or calling his office at 217-782-0244.

Events

Illinois Connection Annual Meeting - Saturday, September 11th, 2010 - Urbana, IL

Join Illinois Connection!

Be a part of the grassroots advocacy network and help make a difference for the University of Illinois! In order to maintain its high level of academic excellence, the University depends on support from state and federal elected officials. Please helps us in speak in one voice by registering for Illinois Connection today.

Current Issues

	Support Higher Education and the University of Illinois' Budget Read More Take Action

	Students support funding for higher education and U of I Read More Take Action

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