At Illinois’ Public Universities, State’s Budget Mess Tracked In Lost Jobs
There are many ways to track the toll of the state’s nearly two-year-old budget standoff. On the campuses of Illinois' public universities, one is the number of jobs cut.
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There are many ways to track the toll of the state’s nearly two-year-old budget standoff. On the campuses of Illinois' public universities, one is the number of jobs cut.
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