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Quinn Says He's Ready to Name Remaining U of I Trustees
JOLIET, Ill. (AP) -- Gov. Pat Quinn says he's ready to name the five remaining members on the University of Illinois' board of trustees.

The board was left with openings after most trustees quit amid the admissions scandal that rocked the school.

During an appearance in Joliet on Thursday, Quinn said he intends to announce his picks Friday so a full board is in place for a meeting next week.

Quinn won't say if any of the trustees who voluntarily resigned would be reappointed, but he says he'll look at everybody.

Quinn last week named Chicago businessman Christopher Kennedy and former federal prosecutor Lawrence Oliver II to two of the posts.

Quinn says he doesn't think the two board members who refused his call to resign would be marginalized on the new board.

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09 03 09 by Newsroom
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