Streator
Education
IVCC EMS Graduates Receive Challenge Coins to Foster Unity and Support Mental Health
Nick Fish, an instructor at Illinois Valley Community College (IVCC), has started a new tradition for his Emergency Medical Services (EMS) trainees. Upon completing their final clinical exam this spring, each graduate received a Challenge Coin. This coin, a symbol of identity and unity, has origins in the military and is now used by various groups to honor service and teamwork.
IVCC Board of Trustees May Update: New Robotic Welding System and Key Personnel Changes
The Board of Trustees at Illinois Valley Community College made key decisions in their May meeting. They approved a $100,400 purchase of a robotic welding system for the college's welding program, funded by a grant from Aidex Corp. of Rossville, Indiana. This system is expected to improve the program's technical training.
How Fieldcrest football was part of two Barstool Sports podcasts
Fieldcrest football continues to make the rounds on Barstool Sports. Podcast host Brandon Walker sported some Knights gear twice on Thursday, first as co-host of "Mostly Sports with Mark Titus & Brandon Walker" and later as a panelist on Barstool's "The Yak." The "Mostly Sports" podcast wears jerseys on Thursdays as part of its ongoing "Jerzday" feature — and Walker requested some "random" high school gear to wear on the daily live YouTube show from the Chicago-based...
IVCC Unveils New Cultural Mural Celebrating Latin American Heritage
A new mural has been installed at Illinois Valley Community College (IVCC), created by the college's Hispanic Leadership Team (HLT) and led by its president, Ariana Benitez. This 13-foot-by-10-foot mural is located near a common student area and features cultural symbols and colors from the past six centuries. It was placed to be visible to graduates and adult learners during commencement ceremonies.
It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency:
Our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. As a platform hosting over 100,000 pieces of content published daily, we cannot pre-vet content, but we strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation.