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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
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… Read more »
May 20, 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
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… Read more »
May 01, 2026
Illinois Central College Advances Regional Educator Pipeline Through Future Teacher Summit
Illinois Central College welcomed students from across central Illinois on April 21 for the 2026 Future Teacher Summit, a full-day experience designed to expand awareness of careers in education and… Read more »
April 27, 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
Four Central Illinois Community Colleges Generate $799.6 Million in Economic Impact, Support More Than 10,000 Jobs
A new study finds Illinois Central, Heartland, Carl Sandburg, and Spoon River colleges account for one in every 47 jobs across a 20-county region. Illinois Central College, Heartland Community College,… Read more »
April 16, 2026
Discovering Possibility Through Design: Sasha’s Journey at ICC
Sasha arrived at ICC with a plan and an open mind. After being homeschooled during her freshman year of high school, she moved from South Carolina to Illinois and later… Read more »
April 02, 2026