Lesley O'Rorke: Rock Falls, Illinois
Lesley O'Rorke, 27, of Rochelle, shows off the Family of Distinction award from Illinois Association of Community Action Agencies, which he received in recognition of him earning his commercial driver's license, despite the fact that he was born deaf. Tri-County Opportunities Council, based in Rock Falls and serving nine counties, helped put the gears in motion for O'Rorke to get his CDL at Kishwaukee College in Malta.