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Paralympian Visits ICC to “Redefine Able”
One September morning Tricia Downing and her friend went cycling. Both of them athletes, they rode through the trails of Lookout Mountain in Denver, Colorado. “As I rode, the only… Continue reading “Paralympian Visits ICC to “Redefine Able””
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.
Student Entrepreneur Shares ICC Journey and Life Experiences
Every morning, Illinois Central College sophomore, Al Cuizon Jr., said he awakens at 4 a.m. to start his day of exercise, studies, student extracurricular activities, community commitments, and martial arts.… Continue reading “Student Entrepreneur Shares ICC Journey and Life Experiences”
The History of An 1850s Abandoned Mansion — and The Failed Attempt to Revive It
Gatton Mansion is an 1850s haunted abandoned mansion and possible Underground Railroad safehouse that deeply connected to its tiny town’s rich history. There have been multiple plans to revive it… Continue reading “The History of An 1850s Abandoned Mansion — and The Failed Attempt to Revive It”
Primary Election Approaching – Students Urged To Get Involved
By Shelby Emich, Tyler Gall, Sophia Larimore, and Micah Weidner Illinois Central College students interviewed local Republican candidates for the 2024 Illinois primary election coming up on March 19 for… Continue reading “Primary Election Approaching – Students Urged To Get Involved”
ICC Student Board of Trustees Member Reflects on His Experience and Looks Forward to the Future
Leon Belmont had a long road to college and the Illinois Central College Board of Trustees, the elected group ultimately responsible for running ICC. Belmont says that, when he was… Continue reading “ICC Student Board of Trustees Member Reflects on His Experience and Looks Forward to the Future”
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>”
April is Illinois Community College Month
Why April Should Be Important to Illinois Community College Students… Al Cuizon Jr. April 11, 2023 Whether you are a non-traditional, traditional, or international student; no matter what major you… Continue reading “April is Illinois Community College Month”
ICC Resource Fair
Bailey Newhouse March 20, 2023 Thursday, March 9, Illinois Central College (ICC) held its Resource Fair, where any local organization could come in and talk about its organization’s goal and… Continue reading “ICC Resource Fair”
SAFE Trail Clean-up
Payton Benedict Feb 13, 2023 While the recent cold weather is keeping many indoors, the Student Association for the Environment (SAFE) members are set on doing their part to better… Continue reading “SAFE Trail Clean-up”