Out of SURSvice
EAST PEORIA ― While students are often at ICC to discover how to start their careers, changes in the state’s retirement system has left some ICC employees with this semester… Continue reading "Out of SURSvice"
Category: News
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50 Years of Community Classrooms
EAST PEORIA —This year, the Illinois Community College Act (formerly the Junior College Act) will be celebrating its 50th anniversary. In 1964, the groundwork was set for a piece of… Continue reading "50 Years of Community Classrooms"
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Boyd Moving On
EAST PEORIA — Michael Boyd, PhD. is currently a dean here at ICC, but like so many students before him, he is preparing to transfer to another college to follow… Continue reading "Boyd Moving On"
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Another Golden Apple
EAST PEORIA — For the second time in as many years, an ICC student has been awarded a coveted scholarship from the Chicago-based Golden Apple Foundation. This year, ICC student… Continue reading "Another Golden Apple"
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No Smoking on Campus, Period.
SPRINGFIELD — Thanks to a piece of state legislation, the majority of Illinois college students are about to be given a breath of fresh air, even though some would rather… Continue reading "No Smoking on Campus, Period."
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What Quinn’s Visit Means for ICC
EAST PEORIA — Illinois Governor Pat Quinn made a stop at Illinois Central College recently to announce that the state was investing in ICC, but the real impact of the… Continue reading "What Quinn’s Visit Means for ICC"
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Vital Sense of Community Through Legacy of Ex-Mayor
PEORIA — In Peoria and every place with citizens of many backgrounds, a “feeling of fellowship” to others can be easily lost or never found. It is important though to… Continue reading "Vital Sense of Community Through Legacy of Ex-Mayor"
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What the Tech? : Smoking
When the Smoke Free Illinois Act took effect in 2008, Illinois smokers were forced to take their habit outside. Shortly after this law was passed, Illinois saw a dramatic increase… Continue reading "What the Tech? : Smoking"
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Remembering Prema Dua
PEORIA ― In mid-February, Illinois Central College lost one of its own when Prema Dua, a long-time professor at ICC, passed away while visiting her home country of India. Born… Continue reading "Remembering Prema Dua"
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Governor Pat Quinn Announces Investment at ICC
EAST PEORIA — On Tuesday April 8, Illinois Governor Pat Quinn announced that the state is giving Illinois Central College $2.6 million to build a 24,000 square-foot addition to the… Continue reading "Governor Pat Quinn Announces Investment at ICC"