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Governor JB Pritzker Announces Support for Community College Baccalaureate Degrees to Strengthen Illinois’ Workforce
Today, Governor JB Pritzker announced support for new legislation—Senate Bill 2482 and House Bill 3717—that would allow Illinois community colleges to offer baccalaureate degrees in high-demand fields. This initiative aims to expand access to affordable, flexible...
Governor Pritzker’s Fiscal Year 2026 Budget Continues Important Investments in Higher Education
State higher education leaders are pleased with Governor JB Pritzker’s proposed fiscal year 2026 budget, which includes a higher education budget of $2.73 billion. The higher education budget emphasizes college affordability and supports ongoing initiatives by...
Illinois Community Colleges Enrollment Surges to Largest Fall-to-Fall Increase in 15 Years
Systemwide enrollment grows for third straight year and continues to outpace national community college growth rates Enrollment at Illinois community colleges continues to climb for the third straight year according to the Fall 2024 Illinois Community College Opening...
Fiscal Year 2025 State Budget Continues Important Investments in Higher Education
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
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 College and...
Spring Enrollment at Illinois Community Colleges Climbs for Second Consecutive Year
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
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
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 REV UP Initiative Grant Funding to Support the Growing Electric Vehicle Industry in Illinois
The Illinois Community College Board (ICCB), through its Rev Up EV! Community College Initiative has awarded $9.4 Million to 25 Illinois community colleges to help support the state’s growing Electric Vehicle (EV) industry through job training and technology...
Unions Rally in Springfield, Urge Lawmakers to Change State’s Tiered Pension System
Rachel Overstreet became a social service caseworker under the Cook County chief judge’s office because she’s passionate about the work. She became a licensed social worker because she wants to be a change agent, she said. But after coming from the private sector,...