Gov. Bruce Rauner and several state and local officials toured the LaSalle County region to inspect damage from devastating tornadoes that rolled through recently.
When the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) scheduled a strike vote earlier this year, many viewed the move as another tactic orchestrated by the union to prevent Gov. Bruce Rauner from imposing his last, best offer.
The Illinois Valley Community College (IVCC) women's basketball team knows about transition: It has gone from a team that tired out late in the season and was short on players last year to one playing its best ball late in the year with a full roster. Plus, it knows how to score on the fast break -- perhaps its best transition of all.