Mar 25, 2026
An important update regarding the community college baccalaureate programs and HB 5319! If you would like to learn more, download the fact sheet here. “Today marks an important step forward in expanding meaningful education pathways for Illinois students. The...
Feb 26, 2026
[Springfield, IL] – Answering Student Demand and Critical Workforce Needs — Community College Bachelor’s Degree Legislation Returns to Springfield Download the press release here.Download the fact sheet here. Building on Governor JB Pritzker’s leadership and a...
Oct 23, 2025
Systemwide enrollment grows 3.7 percent from 2024; community colleges surpass pre-pandemic levels SPRINGFIELD (Oct. 23, 2025) — Illinois community colleges have once again recorded steady growth, marking the fourth consecutive year of enrollment increases, according...
Oct 8, 2025
Illinois Community Colleges are once again coming together this fall to address food insecurity and provide vital support to students and their communities. The second annual Feed the Need Campus Food Drive will launch on October 15, 2025, and run through December 1,...
Jul 17, 2025
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...
Nov 19, 2024
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...