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ClarkLindsey says 'welcome back' to Illini AD

Oct. 30—URBANA — One of the nation's top athletic directors took an hour out of his packed Halloween week schedule Thursday to answer well-prepared questions. The University of Illinois' Josh Whitman wasn't in front of a bunch of reporters, TV types or high-roller boosters. Instead, Whitman chatted with the uber-pleasant residents at ClarkLindsey. Not your typical setting for a Q&A. The crowd ...

On October 30, University of Illinois Athletic Director Josh Whitman delivered a Q&A session at ClarkLindsey, a local residential community. The event, organized by ClarkLindsey resident Becca Guyette, brought together over 100 residents who warmly welcomed Whitman. The crowd, dressed in Illinois orange and blue, included former faculty members, students, and staff members, creating a natural connection between the university and the residents.

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