Allison Ryan

"One of the cool programs IVCC does: MIMIC (Making Industry Meaningful In College). Check it out: http://tinyurl.com/7554s7e"

"Such nice people!"

"Go to Starved Rock, but take Route 71 east of the main entrances to Council Overhang. It's an awe-inspiring formation and pictures just don't do it justice."

"Go to Uptown Grill and watch for the specials - When they have a veggie panini with mesclun salad, it's great as-is or without the cheese."

"Go to Master Stir Fry's fix-your-own stir fry, load up the veggies, ring the bell and ask for tofu. They don't put it on the ingredient bar, but they will often add it for you."

"Go to Mickeys Massive Burritos and get the grilled veggie massive burrito with pinto beans (black beans are made with something chickeny), rice, salsa and lettuce - vegan without going hungry."