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U. of I. Clout List: Look up the high schools that got special treatment

U. of I. Clout List: Look up the high schools that got special treatment

cloutcollege.apps.chicagotribune.com - 18 weeks ago - 410 views

Political connections and clout gave more than 800 students special consideration when applying to the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign during the last five years.

Look up your high school or hometown to see who you or your kids were competing with!

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Coincidentally, topping this list where Highland Park & Wilmette high schools--home to two political insiders & convicted felons--Stuart Levine & Antonin "Tony" Rezko.

I went to Clout High #4, Stevenson High School, and I want my parents' HIGH property taxes back! Then again, I didn't even apply to U of I. A missed opportunity perhaps? :-)

Looks like University of Illinois!

Len, you made my day! I almost forgot how much I enjoyed the Tom Cruise movie--Risky Business. Now, if you might share your version of Love on a Real Train. (My brother drives the Red Line after sundown!)

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