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Education union members, students and faculty at state universities called on the Illinois Board of Higher Education to pressure the governor to release higher education funding that is being held in reserve.

Lawmakers approved the funding with the caveat that its release required written permission from the governor.

JB Pritzker’s office says the money will remain in reserve until there is “stability” from the federal government in higher education funding.

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SPRINGFIELD — University students and faculty urged the Illinois Board of Higher Education to press Gov. JB Pritzker to release more than $29 million in funding for state colleges and universities that state lawmakers approved this year

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