Wednesday was the 10th annual University of Illinois Day at the Illinois State Capitol.
All three universities came together to advocate for funding for U of I.
They are pushing to enhance many programs in the university system that school officials said could boost the economy.
"For students to stay in Illinois and go to Illinois universities - not just the University of Illinois, but others," Chairman of U of I Advocacy Committee Randy Witter said.
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