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A man in a white shirt and blue jacket stands in an office with a Bradley University banner hanging on a door, and a framed certificate and a government seal mounted on a wall in the background.
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Bradley President Shadid looks to university’s future as he marks first year as leader
Joe Deacon
The start of April marks Jim Shadid’s one-year anniversary of taking on the role of Bradley University’s 13th president. In an extended interview with WCBU, Shadid reflects on his first year while looking ahead to strengthening the university and upholding its mission.
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(Capitol News Illinois photo by Peter Hancock)
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Pritzker calls for year-round E15 gasoline in letter to Congress
George Alexandrakis
FILE - Rep.-elect Eric Sorensen, D-Ill., arrives for New Member Orientation check-in and program registration at the Hyatt Regency in Washington, Nov. 13, 2022.
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Sorensen says Iran conflict a failure of foresight, calls to 'finish it'
Molly Hughes
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