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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


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