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Preface
Each year, the Institute of Government and Public
Affairs examines critical issues facing our state and
presents the results in The Illinois Report. This seventh
edition continues the University of Illinois’ commitment
to provide our state’s deci sion makers with information
that is rooted in scholarship and based on
the best available evi dence. The Illinois Report 2013
represents the work of University faculty and professionals
who devote their careers to seeking solutions
to society’s problems.
The mission of the University of Illinois is to “transform
lives and serve society by educating, creating
knowledge and putting knowledge to work on a
large scale and with excellence.” We are committed
to public service, and The Illinois Report 2013 represents
an example of putting our aca demic pursuits
to work for the people of our state. Difficult decisions
await and we are eager to assist in achieving solutions
that bring new vitality to Illinois.
Christophe Pierre
Vice President for Academic Affairs
University of Illinois
© Copyright 2013, The Board of Trustees of the University of Illinois.
The Illinois Report 2013 is a publication of the Institute of
Government and Public Affairs at the University of Illinois. Opinions
expressed by the authors are their own and not necessarily those of
the Institute or the University.
Please obtain permission to reprint any portion of this report by
contacting: James R. Paul, Assistant Director, Institute of Government
and Public Affairs, University of Illinois, 1007 W. Nevada, Urbana, IL
61801.
Editor: James R. Paul, Assistant Director, IGPA
Online Content Editor: Kelsey McCoy
Designer: Deb Eisenmann
Photographers: Kelsey McCoy, Institute of Government and Public
Affairs; L. Brian Stauffer and Jason Lindsey, U of I News Bureau;
Roberta Dupuis-Devlin, UIC Photo Services; UIS Public Affairs.
The Illinois Report 2013 is printed with soy-based ink on paper
containing at least 10 percent recycled content. 1,000 copies printed.
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The Illinois Report 2013