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Five outstanding retired professionals who were awarded with the honorary title of emeritus status in February were recognized during the Illinois Valley Community College Board of Trustees meeting Wednesday.

This spring, La Salle and Bureau county voters get to decide who will make the important decisions regarding their communities, schools, townships, fire departments, parks and libraries.

Tickets for IVCC’s Theatre Department production of “Hello, Dolly!” are now on sale. 

This spring, Grundy County voters get to decide who will make the important decisions regarding their communities, schools, townships, fire departments, parks and libraries.

The Zonta Club of the La Salle-Peru Area hosted a spring workshop at Illinois Valley Community College recently, an event attended by women in leadership from across the central and northern Illinois region.

The St. Bede baseball team and Henry-Senachwine softball team opened their seasons with wins and more baseball, softball and track results in Tuesday's NewsTribune roundup.

Applications became available Monday, March 17, for two scholarships to be awarded to Illinois Valley Community College students who will transfer to Northern Illinois University to study accounting or STEM coursework. 

The St. Bede, Putnam County and Mendota softball teams started the season with a win Monday along with more softball, baseball, soccer, track and field, tennis and golf results in Monday's NewsTribune roundup.

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

Youth from Bureau, La Salle and Marshall-Putnam Counties displayed their public speaking skills March 8 during the 4-H Public Speaking Contest at Illinois Valley Community College.

The Coalition for Constitutional Rights will feature two guest speakers at 6 p.m. Thursday, March 27, at the Prouty Building, 435 S. Main St., Princeton.

Illinois Valley Community College’s Continuing Education Department will offer a four-session Computer Basics and Internet Safety class from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Fridays, March 21 through April 11. 

Illinois Valley Community College donated youth T-shirts to OSF HealthCare Foundation supporting Faith’s Closet, a community-driven initiative dedicated to providing essential clothing to patients in need.

The IVCC men's tennis team has a roster that is made up entirely of freshmen this spring.

What life is like for retired IVCC President Jerry Corcoran

Chef Sara’s Table will be opening soon in downtown La Salle.

For the Fall 2024 semester, the following students were named to the Presidential Honors list at Illinois Valley Community College. 

For the Fall 2024 semester, the following students were named to the Academic Honors list at Illinois Valley Community College. 

Last fall, a total of 162 students earned 185 degrees and certificates from Illinois Valley Community College. 

The IVCC softball team only has 11 players this spring, but the Eagles have versatility and hope to compete for the Arrowhead Conference title.

Illinois Valley Community College is launching a program to demystify the college experience for returning adults and establish support for students who do not follow the traditional high school route to campus. 

IVCC has looked at its policies, processes and programs to see if there was anything that was in violation of what the Trump administration deemed to be discriminatory — and as of now the college is in compliance.

Illinois Valley Community College will host a Roaring 20s gala blending its past, its present and its future, to mark the end of its 100th anniversary celebration.

The IVCC baseball team is looking to take a step forward this spring with upside on offense, more pitching depth and strong sophomore leadership.

IVCC could soon offer four-year degree programs if new state legislation is passed, potentially expanding educational opportunities for local students.

Young welders will compete for prizes on Saturday, March 29, during the annual Welding Competition presented by Illinois Valley Community College and the American Welding Society. 

Students flooded Illinois Valley Community College in Oglesby last Wednesday to show off their engineering skills with a twist by participating in the 19th annual edible car contest. Here are the winning participants.

Illinois Valley Community College has announced a half-day closure for staff development activities on Friday, March 7, and a full-day closure on Friday, March 14, for Spring Break. 

Illinois Valley Community College’s jazz and wind ensembles will perform in separate concerts on Tuesday, March 4, and Thursday, March 6, in the Dr. Mary Margaret Weeg Cultural Centre. 

The Illinois Valley Community College Board of Trustees Facilities Committee will meet at 5 p.m. Thursday, March 6, in Board Room C307.  

Nearly 200 students from schools across the Illinois Valley competed in the 19th annual Edible Car Contest on Wednesday in the cafeteria at Illinois Valley Community College. Schools from Princeton Christian Academy, La Moille, JFK in Spring Valley, Putnam County schools, Trinity Catholic Academy, Oglesby Washington, La Salle-Peru High School, DePue School and Ottawa High School all participated in the contest. Cars must be built entirely from food items edible to humans. Prizes were awarded for design, creativity, detail, nutrition, speed and best overall.

Youth from Bureau, La Salle and Marshall-Putnam counties will put their public speaking skills on display during the 4-H Public Speaking Contest.

Learn to safeguard your business from cyberattacks over lunch with a local technology expert, part of Illinois Valley Community College’s Continuing Education and Business Services Lunch and Learn session. 

The Illinois Valley Community College Board of Trustees authorized on Wednesday the purchase of two training simulators and software for the Truck Driver Training program.

The La Salle-Peru co-op boys swim team concluded its season at sectionals and the IVCC men's and women's basketball teams wrapped up the regular season.

The submission period for Illinois Valley Community College’s 2025 Paul Simon Student Essay Contest is open.   

The Illinois Valley Community College Board of Trustees recently approved tenure for five faculty members and commended the talented group of instructors who engage students in their respective fields of art, agriculture, chemistry, criminal justice and nursing. 

Candidates for the Illinois Valley Community College Board of Trustees will participate in a public forum at noon Wednesday, March 5, in the Dr. Mary Margaret Weeg Cultural Centre. 

When Rebecca Peura and Paige Sons wanted to advance in their dental health care careers, they chose Illinois Valley Community College to propel them forward. 

Illinois Valley Community College’s Continuing Education Office offers classes in February, March and April for college-bound high school students planning to take standardized college admissions tests. 

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.