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The move comes after the newspaper reported that the university kept
a "clout list" of well-connected applicants, some of whom were
admitted over more qualified applicants. Quinn is expected to
announce Wednesday that the commission will be led by retired
federal Judge Abner Mikva and have 60 days to complete its work.
The Tribune also says it will legally challenge U of I's refusal
to turn over test scores and grade-point averages for applicants on
the clout list.
U of I President Joseph White says releasing the documents would
violate students' privacy, even though they wouldn't be identified.
[Associated Press]
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