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Kayla Steps into Her Creative Potential
Kayla Steps into Her Creative Potential
Kayla already knew she loved multimedia when she graduated from Richwoods High School in Peoria. As producer of her student news program, she had found something she could imagine doing professionally. What she had not decided was where she wanted to take that passion next. This is part of what was in my mind, and I brought this to life….
CDL Training Puts Cesar in the Driver’s Seat
CDL Training Puts Cesar in the Driver’s Seat
When Cesar enrolled in our CDL Class A truck driver training program, he was looking for more than a new skill; he was looking for a way to build a better future for himself and his sons. Thanks to support from the Educational Foundation that opportunity became reality. Throughout his training, Cesar found more than technical instruction and insisted that…
Before New York, There Was ICC
Before New York, There Was ICC
ICC Class of 2022 (Mass Communication) Transferred to Illinois State University Reporter, News10 ABC in Albany, New York When Alex graduated from high school, he did not think college would be in his future. He was working at a restaurant and planning to attend barber school. While many of his classmates had already chosen a college and mapped out their…
Kendra Finds the Confidence to Begin Again
Kendra Finds the Confidence to Begin Again
For Kendra, Illinois Central College has been part of her story for more than a decade. After graduating from high school, she enrolled at ICC because it offered an affordable path toward a career in healthcare close to home. She earned her Certified Nursing Assistant credential, but like many students, life took her in a different direction before she could…
Justin Turns Creativity Into a Future in Multimedia
Justin Turns Creativity Into a Future in Multimedia
Before coming to Illinois Central College, Justin was not fully confident in his academic abilities. During high school, he struggled with depression, missed classes at times, and often questioned what his future would look like. Even through those challenges, one thing stayed consistent. He knew he was drawn to multimedia, video production, and creative storytelling. Growing up around media through…
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Careers on the River: Corn Belt Ports Consortium Earns MARAD Recognition
Careers on the River: Corn Belt Ports Consortium Earns MARAD Recognition
The Maritime Administration has designated the Corn Belt Ports Rural Maritime & Logistics Training & Education Consortium as a 2026 Center of Excellence for Domestic Maritime Workforce Training and Education. Illinois Central College is one of ten colleges and universities in the Consortium, and we’re proud to help prepare students for careers along the river. The Center of Excellence (CoE)…
ICC Culinary Program to Host Acclaimed Chef David Burke
ICC Culinary Program to Host Acclaimed Chef David Burke
The Culinary Arts Management program will welcome acclaimed chef and restaurateur David Burke on Thursday, Oct. 22, for a special culinary demonstration with students and industry professionals at Dogwood Hall, 5407 N. University St., on the Peoria campus. We’re excited to have Chef Burke on campus to share this experience with our students. It’s not every day they get to…
State Grant Brings $3 Million to Advance ICC’s Manufacturing Training
State Grant Brings $3 Million to Advance ICC’s Manufacturing Training
State grant will transform approximately 26,000 square feet of existing East Peoria lab and classroom space to serve more students, create more flexible learning environments and provide more hands-on training for high-demand careers, thus enabling job growth. Illinois Central College has been awarded a $3 million state capital grant to renovate and upgrade approximately 26,000 square feet of manufacturing training…
Methodist College, ICC partner to expand healthcare education pathways in Greater Peoria
Methodist College, ICC partner to expand healthcare education pathways in Greater Peoria
Consortium agreement to increase access, flexibility and financial support for students Methodist College and Illinois Central College (ICC) are united in their commitment to creating accessible pathways for students pursuing careers devoted to caring for others. As part of this shared mission, Methodist College is establishing a consortium agreement with ICC that will allow Methodist College students to take select…
Illinois Central College Recognized with Statewide ICCTA Awards
Illinois Central College Recognized with Statewide ICCTA Awards
Illinois Central College alumna Dr. Jazmine Stubblefield has received the 2026 Pacesetter Award from the Illinois Community College Trustees Association (ICCTA), earning statewide recognition as an outstanding recent graduate of an Illinois community college. The award was presented during the ICCTA’s annual Awards Banquet on June 5 in Lombard, Illinois. The event celebrates the students, alumni, trustees, faculty, staff and…
2,215 Graduates Celebrated at 2026 Commencement
2,215 Graduates Celebrated at 2026 Commencement
More than 2,215 graduates were celebrated during the 2026 Commencement Ceremony on Sunday, May 17, at the Peoria Civic Center. Family members, faculty, staff, and community supporters filled the Arena and joined virtually via livestream as graduates were recognized for earning more than 2,355 degrees and certificates. This year’s class includes thirteen high school students from Dunlap, Peoria, and Washington…
FCI Pekin Celebrates First Graduating Class of Prison Education Program
FCI Pekin Celebrates First Graduating Class of Prison Education Program
Illinois Central College marked a historic milestone on May 12 as the inaugural cohort of its Prison Education Program (PEP) graduated from the Federal Correctional Institution (FCI) in Pekin. Twenty students—13 men and 7 women—earned their business specialist certificates to expand their career opportunities. ICC’s program is the first in the nation approved by the U.S. Department of Education to…
Illinois Central College Hosts Largest-Ever Apprenticeship Signing and Recognition Day
Illinois Central College Hosts Largest-Ever Apprenticeship Signing and Recognition Day
Illinois Central College (ICC) hosted its largest Apprenticeship Signing and Recognition Day to date on Thursday, April 30, at the East Peoria Campus Performing Arts Center, bringing together students, employer partners, and community leaders to highlight the continued expansion of apprenticeship pathways across Central Illinois and their impact on the regional workforce. A total of 68 students beginning registered apprenticeships…
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Oct 22
Arts and Behavioral Science Visit Day
Explore your interests and discover where they can take you during the Arts and Behavioral Sciences Visit Day. Meet faculty, learn about career and transfer opportunities, and explore programs in… Read more »
5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
East Peoria, Academic Building
1 College Drive
East Peoria,
IL
61635
United States
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Oct 28
Agricultural and Industrial Technologies (AIT) Visit Day
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