Waubonsee Community College: (101WWS803.820 (11964)) November 7, 2009; Saturday; 9:00am - 3:00pm;  BDE 108

Joliet Junior College: (LLC.3856.T1 (36878)) September 26, 2009; Saturday; 9:00am - 3:00pm;  B Building, Room 2001

Kishwauke College: (WRC 701 3001) October 17, 2009; Saturday; 9:00am-3:00pm; U-304

Elgin Community College: (CED-194-300 (55139)) October 24, 2009, Saturday; 9:00am - 3:00pm; Main Campus, Instruction Center, Room 203

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