Quinn Withholding Judgement in U of I Scandal
By Alex KeefeQuinn Withholding Judgement in U of I Scandal
By Alex Keefe
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Trustee Lawrence Eppley stepped down late Tuesday. He’s been a central figure in the scandal involving politically connected applicants who were given preferential treatment.But Quinn says he’s withholding judgment until a state panel presents its findings.
QUINN: I know I’m going to get the report very shortly, and I’ll read it carefully. And as governor I have responsibilities, and as soon as I get the report I’ll act accordingly.
The governor has the power to appoint - and remove - trustees of state universities. Two former U of I presidents and the head of a state panel investigating the matter have also called for trustees to resign.