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IVCC Summer and Fall Course Registration Opened on April 1, 2026

Registration for summer and fall courses at Illinois Valley Community College kicked off on April 1st at 9 AM. Students are encouraged to act promptly to secure preferred classes and ease future stress. All course offerings can be browsed via the IVCC Self-Service system, ...
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IVCC Awards First Steve Mobley Memorial Scholarships to Truck Driving Trainees

Two Illinois Valley Community College students are paving new roads thanks to the Steve Mobley Memorial Scholarship. Thomas Scholle and Douglas Brue each received $4,000 to support their journey through truck driver training at IVCC. The scholarship honors Steve Mobley, a Princeton native and ...
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Illinois Valley Community College Dental Hygiene Program Earns National Recognition with Perfect Graduate Success

Illinois Valley Community College’s dental hygiene program is receiving high praise after earning top status from the National Commission on Dental Accreditation. The program’s dedication is already delivering results—its inaugural class of eight students not only graduated but also achieved a perfect pass rate ...
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Princeton Takes Fifth Place at Rosenberry Indoor Classic, Athletes Shine with Record Performances

Fulton took home top honors with 85.5 points at the Rosenberry Indoor Classic, hosted at Westwood Sports Complex in Sterling. Princeton secured fifth place among 12 schools, finishing with 46 points. Highlights for Princeton included Annie Thompson’s winning pole vault of 8 feet, 2 ...
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Ottawa Student Earns Golden Apple Scholar Award to Inspire Future Classrooms

Kealey Rick, a student from Ottawa attending Illinois Valley Community College, has been recognized as a Golden Apple Scholar. Competition for state scholarships remains intense, with 3,000 applications submitted annually. The competitive honor offers tuition help and specialized training for future educators dedicated to ...
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Illinois Unveils Highway Memorial Signs Honoring Fallen State Police Officers

Illinois is set to honor every State Police officer killed in the line of duty with new uniform memorial signs along its highways. The initiative, announced by state officials on Illinois Trooper Day, ensures all 73 fallen officers since 1922 are recognized, including Trooper ...
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Illinois Advances Statewide Rules for High Speed Electric Bikes and Micromobility Devices

Illinois lawmakers have taken a major step toward safer streets with a new measure regulating high-speed e-bikes, e-motos, and electric micromobility devices. The initiative, led by Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias, aims to create statewide rules for electric vehicles capable of exceeding 28 miles ...
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Congressman Sorensen Urges Army to Halt Rock Island Arsenal Job Relocations

WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) pressed Army leadership at a House Armed Services Committee Readiness Subcommittee hearing about the relocation of jobs away from Rock Island Arsenal. The hearing provided an opportunity for Congressman Sorensen to share the stories and concerns he has ...
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Illinois Senator Urges Action to Save Independent Pharmacies Amid Medicaid Reimbursement Failures

Illinois State Senator Li Arellano, Jr. is sounding the alarm on what he describes as persistent failures within the state’s Medicaid system, threatening the survival of independent pharmacies. A state audit in May 2023 revealed more than $100 million in annual discrepancies between what ...
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Lawmakers Advocate for Rock Island Arsenal Workers After Army Ends Union Agreements

WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) and Congresswoman Mariannette Miller-Meeks (IA-01) released the following statement after the U.S. Army announced the cancellation of collective bargaining agreements with the American Federation of Government Employees: “The workers who support our armed forces should have the right to ...
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Congressman Sorensen Expresses Support for Northern Illinois Storm Victims and First Responders

ROCK ISLAND, IL – Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) released the following statement in response to the severe storms that touched down across Northern Illinois on Friday night: “I’m thinking about all of the families impacted by the tornadoes and severe weather last night, and I am ...
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Braveheart Children’s Advocacy Center Superhero 5K Run and Resource Fair on April 18, 2026

The Braveheart Children’s Advocacy Center is rallying the community with a Superhero 5K event today. Scheduled for 10 AM, the run encourages participants to don their favorite superhero costumes, supporting children overcoming abuse and trauma. Activities begin earlier at 9 AM with booths from ...
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