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ICC Criminal Justice Program student and former Police Explorer Program participant, Kelsey Terrell, recently was hired as a Peoria Police Cadet. Congratulations, Kelsey!

ICC Paralegal Program students completed their summer internships at various law firms, state's attorney's offices, legal aid offices, as well as local businesses. They earned 225 hours of real-world paralegal experience over the course of an eight-week summer semester. These ABA Approved Paralegal Program students did a fantastic job. Congratulations!

Students in ICC's Criminal Justice Program this summer participated in internships to gain real-world perspectives on a potential career field.

Illinois Central College, East Peoria, awarded diplomas and/or certificates to more than 900 students for the Spring 2016 semester. More than 325 graduates participated in the commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 14, 2016, at the Peoria Civic Center.

ICC Student Natalie Burmood recently was elected Vice President of Programs for 2016-17 at the 2016 State Leadership Conference held in Effingham, Ill.

Illinois Central College presented Dean's List honors to students who earned a grade point average of 3.5 - 3.99 on a 4.0 scale for Spring 2016 semester.

ICC students receiving a perfect 4.0 grade point average (on a 4.0 scale) were honored by being named to the President's List for the Spring 2016 semester.

ICC Culinary Arts Institute students competed in the third round of the Heart of Illinois' Professional Chefs Association "Chopped" competition at the Peoria Riverfront on July 2.

ICC students traveled to Louisville Ky., to compete in the 52nd annual Skills USA National Leadership & Skills Conference June 20-25, 2016.

The "Cryptococcus Keepers" team from the ICC Medical Laboratory Technician Program won the championship at the Annual Medical Laboratory Science Student Bowl held April 20 in Naperville, Ill.

Sixty ICC students and faculty advisors participated in the Skills USA State Championships in Springfield, Ill., April 21-23. Twelve students earned Gold, Silver or Bronze medals, and 34 students placed in the top 10 in their competitions.

The ICC Livestock Judging Team recently placed third in the collegiate division of the National Swine Registry Picture Judging Contest sponsored by the National Swine Registry in West Lafayette, Ind..

ICC students presented projects relating to a variety of sustainability topics at the Student Sustainability Presentation Contest held on the East Peoria Campus on April 19.

Eleven members of the ICC Chamber Singers, joined by the choir from First United Methodist Church in Peoria, Ill., and singers from around the world, performed at Carnegie Hall in New York City on March 7.

ICC Health Careers students recently volunteered their time at the Health Careers Expo 2016 hosted by Jump Trading Simulation & Education Center in Peoria, Ill.

More than 800 graduates completed their respective program requirements at Illinois Central College during the Summer and Fall 2015 semesters.

Students in Assistant Professor Joe Chianakas' COMM 212 Public Speaking class recently participated at the Peoria Teen Summit, where they assisted in motivational assemblies for teens throughout the Peoria area.

Assistant Professor Joe Chianakas' COMM 212 Public Speaking class recently selected the student presentations they most admired.

Illinois Central College is pleased to welcome more than 8,700 students for its spring 2016 semester, which began on Tuesday, January 19. Congratulations on all of your accomplishments! We are so glad you chose ICC.

ICC sophomore Inga Anderson won the "Gold" Award in the student category at the Peoria Ad Club Gala held on Feb. 11.

Illinois Central College, East Peoria, released the names of students who earned President's List honors during the Fall 2015 semester.

Illinois Central College, East Peoria, released the names of students who earned Dean's List honors during the Fall 2015 semester.

ICC SIGN Club students recently hosted a party for the Deaf community of Central Illinois. SIGN Club members provided decorations, food, games, prizes and a photo booth for the enjoyment of the 60 people who attended.

Students in ICC's advanced graphic design class (GRDSN240) collaborated with the Peoria CEO Council to develop logos to launch their new Work Experience Program. One student's work was chosen as the winning design, with two others receiving 2nd place.

A sophomore student in ICC's Welding Program won the American Welding Society Poster Session at a national convention held in November in Chicago.

Students in ICC's Caterpillar Dealer Service Technology Program's "Think Big Power Club" generously donated $500 to "Toys for Tots" this season. The students raised the money by completing various projects around ICC and in the community during the semester.

COMM 212 Public Speaking students selected Allen Kim as their "most admired" classmate for his incredible sense of preparation, enthusiasm and creativity in his presentation.

Two of ICC's Comm 212 Public Speaking students recently went above and beyond in their speeches about their personal heroes.

Members of the ICC Agri-Business Club brought home numerous honors in the Illinois Post Secondary Agricultural Student Society State Conference (PAS) held on Friday October 23, in Bloomington, Ill.

Illinois Central College recognizes more than 350 students who also are veterans of our nation's armed forces.