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Official Blames U of I for Madigan's Influence
URBANA, Ill. (AP) -- The former lawmaker and judge who ran Gov. Pat Quinn's commission on admissions irregularities says the bulk of the blame lies with University of Illinois leaders, even if House Speaker Mike Madigan used his political weight to get applicants into the school.

But Abner Mikva also says the governor might want to create a new commission to look into reports that Madigan interfered in university admissions.

The Chicago Tribune reported Wednesday that Madigan helped relatives of public officials, political donors and others gain admission. Some of the applicants had substandard grades.

The news followed months of news reports last year on the role political influence plays on university admissions.

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