
Lawmakers Criticize College Of DuPage President’s Buyout
College of DuPage trustees took a vote to approve a $763,000 severance deal for President Robert Breuder.
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College of DuPage trustees took a vote to approve a $763,000 severance deal for President Robert Breuder.
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