Illinois Comic Con Extended Special
In addition to our regular newscast, enjoy this extended episode, featuring multiple celebrity interviews from the recent Illinois Comic Con, with reporter EJ Lutz!
Category: Around Peoria
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Students get Mugs and Kisses
To celebrate Valentine’s, students waited in line for free coffee from Leaves ‘n Beans. Free chocolate and pastries were also given out by members of the Student Government Association (SGA).… Continue reading "Students get Mugs and Kisses"
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First Trunk or Treat at ICC Brings Students and Families Together
Illinois Central College hosted its first-ever trunk-or-treat for the community and students this October, and had “a lot more people than we thought there would be originally” according to the… Continue reading "First Trunk or Treat at ICC Brings Students and Families Together"
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Local Veteran Sits in Icy Water to Raise Awareness of Veteran Suicide
Later this month, local Navy veteran Michael Ragan will sit for three minutes either in the Illinois River or a bathtub of ice water to raise awareness of veteran suicide.… Continue reading "Local Veteran Sits in Icy Water to Raise Awareness of Veteran Suicide"
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One ICC Professor Makes it His Mission to Expand Queer Representation
Current legislation in Florida and other states prevents the discussion of the LGBTQ+ community in schools, so author Joe Chianakas has made it his purpose to write stories about queer… Continue reading "One ICC Professor Makes it His Mission to Expand Queer Representation"
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Wellness Fair Comforts Students With Opportunities and Support
Students enjoyed food, mental and physical health services, and therapy dogs at ICC’s Wellness Fair. The booths at the Wellness Fair included information and resources for students concerning mental health… Continue reading "Wellness Fair Comforts Students With Opportunities and Support"
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ICC Hosts Successful Activities Fair and Back-to-School Bash in Renovated Courtyard
By Essie Newton and Jasper Antonelli Today, Student Life held the Activities Fair and Back-to-School Bash, an event inviting all students to explore all the clubs, facilities, and organizations open… Continue reading "ICC Hosts Successful Activities Fair and Back-to-School Bash in Renovated Courtyard"
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Leukemia Survivor Shares Her Story of Her Queer Safe Space Lit. on Fire Books
The owner of a local Peoria bookstore spent nine months fighting cancer and has returned to selling books and providing support for the LGBT+ community.
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Food Insecurity Threatens Quality of Education
What a Peoria non-profit is doing to elevate students’ minds through nutrition and dietary education… Al Cuizon Jr. April 21, 2022 Peoria Grown is a local non-profit focusing on improving… Continue reading "<strong>Food Insecurity Threatens Quality of Education</strong>"
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Nitsch Theaters Arts presents: The Addams Family Musical
Inaya Parker Sept 14, 2022 Friday, September 9, the curtain went up for Nitsch Theatre Arts’ (NTA) the first night of The Addams Family hosted at the ICC Performing Arts… Continue reading "Nitsch Theaters Arts presents: The Addams Family Musical"