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Western Illinois University
Coverage of Western Illinois University in the Nexus archive.
- WIU librarian layoffs overturned, ruled 'illegal' | The Chicago Report
An arbitrator ruled that Western Illinois University illegally laid off nine academic librarians and two staff members last year, ordering their reinstatement with back pay. Union leaders describe the decision as a major victory but highlight ongoing underfunding from Springfield as a persistent issue for regional colleges.