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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… Read more »
July 14, 2026
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… Read more »
July 01, 2026
Erica Becomes the Teacher She Needed
For much of her early education, Erica felt left behind. Growing up in California, she often struggled in school, especially in math and reading. Even when she asked for help,… Read more »
July 01, 2026
Lydia Grows from Surviving to Serving
Before coming to ICC, Lydia spent ten years battling addiction. She experienced homelessness and lived day to day without a clear path forward. Sobriety changed everything — and with it… Read more »
June 05, 2026
She Came Back Ready: Amy’s Path to Respiratory Therapy
Amy’s path to a career in respiratory therapy wasn’t a straight line, but we were always there when she was ready to take the next step. After moving to Peoria… Read more »
June 05, 2026
Early Childhood Education Helped Yolanda Heal and Find Her Purpose
For Yolanda, the path to college did not follow a traditional timeline. While she was earning her GED through the Tri-County Urban League, she met the ICC TRIO team, who… Read more »
May 26, 2026
How Taryn Honors Art and Legacy
For Taryn, creativity has always been personal. Art is not just something she studies or practices. It is a way to honor her mother, who played a major role in… Read more »
May 26, 2026
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… Read more »
May 12, 2026
Built for More: Luke’s Apprenticeship Journey at ICC
If you’re making the decision to go into the electrical field or the trades, ICC is a good start. It gives you the tools and the peace of mind to… Read more »
April 22, 2026
Katherine’s Nursing Apprenticeship Journey
Katherine came to Illinois Central College with a clear goal and a strong sense of purpose. She had always wanted to become a nurse, and ICC’s Nursing program stood out… Read more »
April 22, 2026