Dr. Sylvia Jenkins Appointed 13th Chair of the Illinois Community College Board

by Ash Hamilton | Jul 17, 2025 | Uncategorized

The Illinois Community College Board (ICCB) proudly announces the appointment of Dr. Sylvia Jenkins as the new Chair of the Board by Governor J.B. Pritzker. Dr. Jenkins becomes the first woman to serve as board chair, succeeding Dr. Lazaro Lopez, who completed his...

Fiscal Year 2025 State Budget Continues Important Investments in Higher Education

by Ash Hamilton | Nov 19, 2024 | Uncategorized

Today, Governor JB Pritzker signed the fiscal year 2025 state budget that includes a historic general funds appropriation of $2.6 billion for higher education, an increase of nearly $76 million (3 percent) compared to the previous fiscal year. Meaningful investments...

Illinois Community Colleges Receive Federal Grant To Expand Access to Workforce Training for In-Demand Industries

by Ash Hamilton | Nov 19, 2024 | Uncategorized

Rockford’s Rock Valley Community College has received a $5.5 million grant from the U.S. Department of Labor to increase access to training and skill development in high-demand manufacturing fields. They will collaborate with Crystal Lake’s McHenry County...

Spring Enrollment at Illinois Community Colleges Climbs for Second Consecutive Year

by Ash Hamilton | Nov 19, 2024 | Uncategorized

Spring enrollment at Illinois Community Colleges increased for the second straight year system-wide. Opening Spring 2024 enrollment increased by 5.1 percent from the previous spring according to the Illinois Community College Board’s (ICCB) Spring 2024 Enrollment...

State Expands Access to Dual Credit Program as Enrollment Grows Exponentially With High School Students

by Ash Hamilton | Nov 19, 2024 | Uncategorized

Community Colleges receive $3 million to expand dual credit courses as program sees 65% enrollment increase over last decade The Illinois Community College Board (ICCB) today announced $3 million in state grants to community colleges to expand access to its Dual...

Governor Pritzker’s Fiscal Year 2025 Budget Makes Important Investments in Higher Education

by Ash Hamilton | Nov 19, 2024 | Uncategorized

Today, Governor JB Pritzker signed the fiscal year 2025 state budget that includes a historic general funds appropriation of $2.6 billion for higher education, an increase of nearly $76 million (3 percent) compared to the previous fiscal year. Meaningful investments...