IVCC

The Mendota boys basketball team wrapped up an outright conference title, the Putnam County boys basketball team won its first game of the season and more basketball results in Tuesday's NewsTribune roundup.

Illinois Valley Community College’s popular Edible Car Contest is back for its 19th year, testing the skills of dozens of competitors and thrilling audiences who cram the racing arena to cheer on their favorite vehicles. 

Illinois Valley Community College campuses in Oglesby and Ottawa will be closed on Monday, Feb. 17, in observance of Presidents’ Day.

Illinois Valley Community College Board of Trustees will meet at 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, February 19, in the Board Room, C-307.

University of Illinois Extension hosted the inaugural Oglesby Agronomy Summit on Jan. 23 at Illinois Valley Community College.

Illinois Valley Community College’s reader-friendly annual financial report has been recognized by an association of government finance officers for the 13th consecutive year. 

University of Illinois Extension serving Bureau, La Salle, Marshall and Putnam counties is offering two Anhydrous Ammonia Certified Grower Trainings on March 13.

Farmers and grocery shop owners in La Salle County are bracing for the impact the U.S. faces of a potential trade war from recently imposed federal tariffs.

Illinois Valley Community College’s Medical Assisting program has earned initial accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs, an achievement that underscores the program’s commitment to excellence in healthcare education.  

The Mendota and Henry girls basketball teams won and more basketball results in Thursday's NewsTribune roundup.

Bill Hunt of Oglesby announced his bid for election to the Illinois Valley Community College Board of Trustees.

Lynda Marlene Moshage of Waltham Township, rural Utica, recently announced her bid for Illinois Valley Community College Board of Trustees at the April 1 consolidated election.

The Putnam County girls basketball team won against Mendota and more basketball results in Tuesday's NewsTribune roundup.

Illinois Valley Community College’s Oglesby and Ottawa Center campuses will be closed on Wednesday, Feb. 12, because of the predicted snowfall.

Five L-P wrestlers placed third at the Class 2A Kaneland Regional along with basketball results in Saturday's NewsTribune roundup.

Illinois Valley Community College’s Art Club will hold a Valentine’s Day art sale from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday, February 13, in the College lobby. 

Current and incoming Illinois Valley Community College students can apply for nearly $300,000 worth of scholarships to March 6. The experience will be easier than ever thanks to a new online program that streamlines the process. 

Illinois Valley Community College’s Welding Department is hosting two welding registration sessions on Feb. 11 and Feb. 20 for spring classes that start March 17. All new welding students must register through a registration session.

Due to the expected freezing rain and ice accumulation, Illinois Valley Community College’s Oglesby and Ottawa Center campuses will close at 8 p.m. Wednesday.

The Mendota boys basketball team overcame a 12-point deficit to beat Hall and more basketball and swimming results in Tuesday's NewsTribune roundup.

Illinois Valley Community College’s softball team will host the 26th annual IVCC Eagles Softball Clinic Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 15 and 16, in the IVCC gym.  

February marks the return of music historian David “DJ” Lee to campus as Illinois Valley Community College marks Black History Month with a series of activities over the month. 

Dust off those dancing shoes and join the fun, because dance lessons are back on the Illinois Valley Community College Continuing Education Center’s calendar.

The Illinois Valley Community College Board of Trustees Audit/Finance Committee will meet at 5 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 5, in Board Room C307.  

Reid Tomasson had crossed paths with Jim Jewell often, but it was not until he read the writing on the wall that he imagined how he and the area theater legend could share a stage. 

University of Illinois Extension will host a program series this winter all about sustainable agriculture.

The Earlville, Fieldcrest and Bureau Valley boys basketball teams picked up conference wins and more basketball, wrestling and bowling results in Tuesday's NewsTribune roundup.

Illinois Valley Community College freshman Danica Scoma has been awarded a Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship, which pays undergraduates up to $5,000 to cover costs of studying abroad.

Illinois Valley Community College’s Continuing Education Center offers a 12-session Private Pilot Ground Training course on Tuesdays from Feb. 4 through April 29.

Illinois Valley Community College’s Spring musical will feature a special guest performing the title role. 

The Illinois Valley Community College choir invites singers from the community to join the group.

Chase away the winter chills with a bowl of soup.

With cold temperatures predicted Tuesday morning, schools in La Salle, Bureau and Putnam counties are taking precautions to keep students safe.

Illinois Valley Community College’s Oglesby and Ottawa Center campuses will be closed on Tuesday, Jan. 21, out of an abundance of caution because of the predicted dangerously cold temperatures.

Illinois Valley Community College campuses in Oglesby and Ottawa will be closed on Monday, Jan. 20, in observance of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

Illinois Valley Community College’s food pantry fed a growing need in 2024, serving more students – and more children in their households – than ever.

Nine retired professionals were awarded with the honorary title of emeritus during the Illinois Valley Community College Board of Trustees meeting in December.

The L-P co-op swim team beat Metamora along with basketball, wrestling and bowling results in Thursday's NewsTribune roundup.

Through the generosity of several donors, more than $45,000 in scholarships will be available in 2025 from the Starved Rock Country Community Foundation, including two new awards.

Earlville's Adam Waite scored 41 points and grabbed 26 rebounds in a conference win and more basketball, bowling and wrestling results in Tuesday's NewsTribune roundup.

Illinois Valley Community College’s men’s golf team will host an open house at the Deer Park Golf Club on Saturday, Jan. 25, to raise money to travel to Southern Missouri for a pre-season warmup competition. 

Illinois Valley Community College Board of Trustees will meet at 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 15, in the Board Room (C-307).  

Illinois Valley Community College’s spring semester was off to a good start Thursday as classes got underway.

The L-P girls bowling team finished second in the Cougar Classic, LaMoille's Tyler Billhorn and Fieldcrest's Eddie Lorton reached 1,000 career points and more in Saturday's NewsTribune roundup.

The two newest additions to Illinois Valley Community College’s mental health team are students.

Hall graduate Claire Faletti recently completed a three-year radiation oncology residency program at the University of Wisconsin Veterinary Care (School of Veterinary Medicine) at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.   

The University of Illinois Extension announced the addition of Emily Hansen as a commercial agriculture educator serving Bureau, La Salle, Marshall and Putnam counties.

University of Illinois Extension will host a program series this winter all about sustainable agriculture.

University of Illinois Extension – Bureau, La Salle, Marshall and Putnam counties is offering the following testing-only sessions and certification program for pesticide applicators.

Auditions for Illinois Valley Community College’s Spring musical, “Hello, Dolly!” will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 12, and 6:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 13, in the Dr. Mary Margaret Weeg Cultural Centre.