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University to Locate at Miller Meadow Site Discussion Draws Big Crowd
A Proviso high school gathering hosted by Superintendent Leroy Knoeppel drew about 700 attendees including Governor Stratton and state legislators to discuss moving the University of Illinois to the Miller Meadow tract opposite Hines hospital. Proponents argued for immediate facilities, reduced costs, and regional benefits while opponents on the Cook County Board warn against selling park land.
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Proviso High School
Leroy Knoeppel
University of Ilinois
Miller Meadow
Hines Hospital
Stratton
U. of S
Park Livingston
Arthur Sprague
Joe Lelivelt
Walter Reum
University
Miller
U. of I
University of Winois
Livingston
Knoeppel