217 Today: A conversation with the president of the University of Illinois System about why he is stepping down next year

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University of Illinois System President Tim Killeen said family considerations influenced his decision, as well as feeling content with a term of 12 years.
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Monday, January 12, 2025

Today’s headlines:

  • The Illinois Attorney General is pushing back against the latest funding freeze.
  • Champaign-Urbana residents gathered to protest the recent shootings by federal immigration officers.
  • Memories of the man behind Honorary Brandon Hardway Drive.

In today’s deep dive, the president of the University of Illinois System is stepping down once his contract expires next year. We’ll bring you a conversation with Tim Killeen about why he’s leaving and his plans for the future.

217 Today is produced by Kimberly Schofield. Reporting today contributed by Mawa Iqbal, Emily Hays, and Giuliana Means.

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Kimberly Schofield

Kimberly Schofield is the host of Morning Edition and covers arts and entertainment for Illinois Newsroom. When she is not covering the arts, she is performing in plays and musicals or running the streets of CU.