Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Spring Valley: 1  Illinois Valley Community College (about 6 miles; Oglesby, IL; Full-time enrollment: 2,747). 2  Kishwaukee College (about 46 miles; Malta, IL; FT enrollment: 3,356). 3  Illinois Central College (about 47 miles; East Peoria, IL; FT enrollment: 7,158).
Breaking the Color Barrier. After his discharge from the Army in 1944, Robinson began to play baseball professionally. At the time, the sport was segregated, and African-Americans and whites played in separate leagues.
Army with honor. The issue of an honorable discharge is conditioned on proper military behavior and proficient and. industrious performance of duty, giving due regard to the grade held and the capabilities of the officer concerned. (2) General Discharge Certificate DD Form 257A (Under Honorable Conditions).