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Which Illinois College Presidents Earn Top Dollar?

Illinois has some of the top universities and colleges in the country. Leaders at these fine institutions must make pretty good money. We wondered how much. You'll find the answers here.

Illinois is home to the highest paid college president in the United States - University of Chicago President Robert J. Zimmer.

We've got the top 10 presidents in Illinois ranked both by total compensation and by base salary.  (Where do you think Northwestern, DePaul and Lake Forest rank?)

For a complete list of all Illinois college presidents, as well as college presidents from all over the United States, visit the Chronicle of Higher Education here.

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