•April 10, 2024•

The Lake Land College Board of Trustees approved the first tuition increase in four years at the regular March meeting. 

The increase follows four years of commitment to hold tuition as steady as possible for students. Tuition and fees remained the same between fiscal years 21 and 22, and then decreased by 7.4% in fiscal year 23. Last year, tuition and fees were rolled back to fiscal year 21 and 22 rates.  Read More

Remembering Who We Are… 4

Ice to Dust to Grass to Fire

by Janet Roney

The phrase, “Fly-over country”, often heard these days, implies that there’s nothing much to see in the Midwest, Moultrie’s home. Mile after mile of corn and bean fields do not inspire the uninformed.  

Poor things! Any fool can see that the majestic Rocky Mountains or the peaceful sea shores are beautiful, but mountains and our continent’s edges are barriers, too. In contrast, on the Illinois prairie, the “sky’s the limit”. The prairie’s beautiful vastness is liberating and inspiring. It feels like you can see forever and go on forever. When your vision is limitless, anything seems possible.   

Early settlers described the virgin prairie as an endless green ocean with wind-blown waves rolling across its surface. Today, the prairie’s vast beauty is enhanced by its close-up details…the occasional patches of prairie grasses and flowers hiding in ditches along its roadsides and railroads, the cattle grazing in isolated oak and walnut tree savannahs edged with blooming wild plum, or the neat farmsteads that dot the landscape.     Read More

•April 10, 2024•

By Angela Hogan

Prenatal care refers to healthcare and guidance for pregnant women before childbirth. It involves closely monitoring the mother’s and developing baby’s health and progress. 

Ideally, prenatal care begins as soon as a woman suspects she is pregnant and continues throughout the pregnancy until delivery. Such care includes regular check-ups, tests, and visits with healthcare professionals.

Why is prenatal care important?  Read More

Senior Peace Meal

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Call 1-800-543-1770

The Peace Meal Senior Nutrition Program suggests a donation of $4.00 for each congregate and home delivered meal. We accept the Illinois Link Card.

April 15 - Chicken and Wild, Rice Soup, 3 Bean Salad, Carrot and Raisin, Salad, Fruit, Crackers

April 16 - Ham Loaf with Glaze, Mashed Sweet Potatoes, Brussels Sprouts, Pineapple Chunks, Bread/Roll

April 17 - Salisbury Steak, Mashed Potatoes with, Brown Gravy, Peas and Pearl Onions, Broccoli salad, Bread/Roll

April 18 - Spaghetti w/Meat Sauce, Squash, Seasoned Green Beans, Romaine Side Salad

April 19 - Salsa Chicken , Tater Tots, Corn and Black Beans, Fruit, Bread/Roll