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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.

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).

email Gov. Pat Quinn

Office of the Governor - Springfield
207 State House
Springfield, IL 62706
Phone: 217-782-0244
TTY: 888-261-3336

Events

Illinois Insight: An Insider Forum on State Politics and Policies will be on March 8, 2010 at UIC's Student Center West. Please sign-up to join us for this event or read more information on our Event page.

Please mark your calendars for April 21, 2010 when we will head to the state capitol and meet with our elected leaders. Please check our Illinois Connection Event page for upcoming dates to add to your calendar and more information.

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.

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Current Issues

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

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