In The News
DIXON – When Ashley DeArmitt left the Navy in 2012, she was nervous about transitioning into the real world.
"When I first wanted to get into the nursing program, I didn't know anything about benefits or anything," said DeArmitt, a second-year student at Sauk Valley Community College.
DeArmitt, 25, spent 4 years in the Navy as a quartermaster.
MONMOUTH — Conceived in 2013, the interdisciplinary food security program is a relatively new incorporation to Monmouth College's tradition of splicing different areas of study together in order achieve a unified goal.
The program follows a number of different avenues in order to answer the overarching question, "Will the Midwest hold the key to solving hunger?"
Congresswoman Cheri Bustos is co-sponsoring legislation that aims to make the university experience safer. The 17th District Congresswoman is one of about 20 representatives introducing the House version of the Campus Safety and Accountability act.
ROCK FALLS – Air Force veteran Frank Ochoa Jr. woke up early Saturday morning knowing that a yearlong mission would soon be accomplished.
STATELINE (WIFR) – A local lawmaker continues to be proactive when it comes to checking in on Stateline VA clinics.
U.S. Representative Cheri Bustos is learning more about the state of the VA clinic in Freeport.