Media Advisory: Illinois Central College Welcomes Community to Experience ICC Open House

East Peoria, IL (04/09/2026) — Illinois Central College is welcoming hundreds of local high school students and community members to campus for their annual Experience ICC Open House Tuesday, April 14, from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. on the East Peoria Campus.

This interactive, expo-style event offers attendees the chance to explore over 150 programs of study, learn about scholarships and financial aid, meet faculty and staff, and discover student life and campus resources. Guided campus tours will also be available throughout the evening, offering a closer look at ICC's facilities and learning environments.

Why this matters: With college decisions approaching, this event provides a timely, accessible opportunity for students and families to gather information, compare options, and plan next steps.

Photo/Video Opportunities: Students and families interacting with faculty and staff, exploring academic programs, and engaging with campus resources throughout the event.

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Illinois Central College is a two-year community college with campuses in East Peoria, Peoria and Pekin, Illinois, providing a high-quality, affordable education to prepare students to enter the workforce or to transfer to a four-year institution. ICC is the 2020 awardee of the National Community College Charles Kennedy Equity Award from ACCT, a 2022 and 2025 EDA Good Job Challenge Institution, and the Lead College for the state of Illinois' Workforce Equity Initiative. ICC also conducts original research in agricultural fields, including water quality and soil conservation. For more information, visit icc.edu.

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