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State Representative Seeks U of I Trustees Spot
A state lawmaker has expressed interest in serving on the University of Illinois Board of Trustees.

State Rep. Bill Black (R-Danville) says if he becomes a U. of I. trustee, he won't automatically push for the removal of school President B. Joseph White or Chancellor Richard Herman.

Black says he has already told Gov. Pat Quinn that he'd like to serve.

A state panel examining the university's admissions scandal has said trustees should review the performance of White and Herman. Three trustees have resigned over the scandal and Quinn has asked the other six to step down, too.

A Quinn spokeswoman says it's too early for the governor to weigh in on Black's application. Black doesn't believe the university has suffered lasting damage from the scandal.

Black has been a House member since 1986. He has a master's degree from U. of I. and was an administrator at Danville Area Community College. Black would have to give up his House seat in order to serve on the Board of Trustees.

(Illinois Radio Network)
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