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Illinois Extension to host hands-on canning workshop Aug. 9 at IVCC

The University of Illinois Extension will offer a hands-on food preservation workshop, “Make & Take Canning Class: Fill Your Pantry,” from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Aug. 9, in the Illinois Valley Community College Culinary Kitchen, 815 N. Orlando Smith Road.

By Bill Freskos●

IVCC awards more scholarships, sees rise in fall enrollment

The Board also approved a tentative budget, which includes $42.7 million in revenues and $46.9 million in expenditures, and scheduled a public hearing for August 19.

By Shaw Local News Network●

IVCC’s Get Set Program prepares students for college success

Seats are still available for the 2025 class, which takes place July 28 to August 1, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Information and an application form are available through ivcc.edu/readysetgo/.

By Maribeth M. Wilson●

IVCC’s ‘Get Set’ program helps students transition to college

Illinois Valley Community College’s Get Set program is a free, one week course designed to help new and returning students build college readiness through skills like time management, note-taking and using campus technology.

By Bill Freskos●

IVCC tuition due July 30; payments or aid confirmation required

Students must pay in full, arrange a payment plan or notify the college they will be using financial aid to prevent being dropped from the roster and having to re-enroll, according to a news release.

By Maribeth M. Wilson●