If Democrats and Republicans can't be open to negotiating a budget deal this spring, Illinois Valley Community College might not be open this fall, Jerry Corcoran, the college's president, said at a presentation recently.
Sen. Sue Rezin (R-Morris) is celebrating the announcement of an enterprise zone for LaSalle County and its surrounding counties that was certified by the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity on May 16.
The supposed olive branch offered by House Democrats was more like a carrot stick meant to lead Republicans back down a dark alley of fake compromise, Rep. Tom Demmer (R-Dixon) suggested recently.
Runners will be hitting the streets of Streator on July 1 when the city hosts it 4th Americas Best 5K Run For Glory on July 1, the city announced recently.