I think it's an unnecessary expense when we are on the (Illinois State Board of Education's) Watch List. To me, I feel it's money that could be used to help children.

I have to say, I'm an Illinois resident, ... But when I was a child, as we crossed the state line, we always felt the air was better up here.

Currently, there are only four recovery homes in the state of Illinois, with a waiting list of approximately 16 months.

We just had some really great races. Our divers did a really nice job on the board.

The biggest challenge I have with Washingtonians is they think Illinois is exclusively a Democratic state.

We set a grueling schedule for ourselves going out of state to Las Vegas and Illinois. We think our plan came together. Our guys are wrestling well, they're wrestling poised, and they came through in some tightly contested matches. That's a testament to the work they've put in.