Sauk Valley Community College’s Board of Trustees is advancing plans for a $36 million public safety building on campus. The 40,000-square-foot facility is proposed for the east side of the main building and will become home to the college’s criminal justice program and a police academy.
Early concepts suggest the inclusion of modern teaching spaces and an indoor gun range to enhance training opportunities. College officials say the building aims to meet increasing regional demand for law enforcement professionals. Funding and construction timelines are under review as the project moves into detailed planning stages. Community feedback will play a role in the next steps.