Princeton Christian Academy freshman Maximus Gibson was named the chapter winner of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution essay contest.

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.

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.