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Jill Biden promotes community colleges during Illinois visit

By News Apr 20, 2021 | 9:08 PM

DIXON, Ill. (AP) — In her first visit to Illinois since taking up residence in the White House, Jill Biden visited a community college to tout their importance to the nation’s economy.

The first lady made remarks Monday to a socially distanced audience of about 30 people at Sauk Valley Community College in Dixon. She was joined by U.S. Education Secretary Miguel Cardona and Gov. J.B. Pritzker.

During her remarks, Biden discussed her experiences as an English professor at Northern Virginia Community College and the virtues of the community college system. She also praised a Sauk Valley program that offers tuition breaks to students who complete community service while they’re in high school.