•February 21, 2024•

The Spring 2024 10th-day enrollment report for Lake Land College reveals an upswing in enrollment for the new semester. Highlights of the report include a near 4% increase in total headcount in addition to the highest full-time equivalency (FTE) enrollment since 2021.

The total headcount for the Spring 2024 semester is 3,817, an increase of more than 130 students compared to Spring 2023. Meanwhile, a 0.13% increase in FTE resulted in a 3-year high at 2,455.1.

The college also welcomed 252 new students for the Spring 2024 semester, an increase of more than 100 students compared to Spring 2023. The number of international students also increased by more than 50%, and dual-credit enrollment grew by nearly 5%.

“It’s incredible to see so many students continue to choose Lake Land College as the starting point for their future,” Lake Land College President Josh Bullock said. “We’re proud to be a place where students can feel at home while receiving high-quality instruction that will prepare them for success moving forward.”

As reflected in the 10th-day enrollment numbers, prospective students recognize the economic advantage of choosing their local community college as the starting point to their college journey. With one of the lowest tuition rates among all higher education institutions in the state, Lake Land College is committed to making education affordable and offering students accessible pathways to rewarding futures.

Class schedules for the Summer and Fall 2024 semesters will be available March 1. 

Enroll at Lake Land College today by visiting the Lake Land College website at lakelandcollege.edu/enroll/.

•February 21, 2024•

Bingo is held every Thursday at the Sullivan American Legion hosted by the Sullivan Singers Boosters. Doors open at 5 pm. Regular Bingo starts at 6:30 p.m. Food and drinks available for purchase.

•February 14, 2024•

On Saturday, February 3, the Sullivan show choirs traveled to Crete, IL to compete at the Crete-Monee Spectacular. 

Singers Jr received best vocals, best choreography and Grand Champion in the Jr High division. Will Miller received best bass soloist in their show, as well as outstanding performer in the Jrs show, and Daisy Richardson won the Jr High solo competition.

Singers received Grand Champion in their division and Triniti Preyer was named outstanding performer in the Singers show.

As finalists were announced, Sullivan Singers were called first. This senior class has never had the opportunity to participate in finals, so they were pumped. Then, the next name called was Sullivan Singers, Jr. At the end of finals, Jrs were named 4th runner up and Singers were named 3rd runner up. Triniti Preyer was named best treble soloist of the day.

•February 7, 2024•

February is National Children’s Dental Health Month and the C.E.F.S. Head Start 0-5 Program health services are based on the premise that a child must be healthy to be ready to learn and good oral health is essential to a child’s behavioral, speech, language, and overall growth and development. Head Start works to ensure that children receive oral health assessments, follow-up and any needed dental treatment by helping families establish a dental home, as an ongoing source of preventive and primary care. Head Start program activities promote good dental hygiene in the classroom and at home visits. If interested in the C.E.F.S. Head Start 0-5 program, please call/text 217-663-7822.

•February 7, 2024•

There will be a Music Bingo Night on Saturday, February 24 at 5 pm at the Sullivan VFW, 1132 IL 32 in Sullivan. Tickets are $50 and include bingo all night and taco bar. There will be big prizes and a 50/50 drawing. Reserve a table for an additional $50. All proceeds go to Lovington fireworks. For tickets contact Brittany Bates at 217-295-0031 or Shelly Martina at 217-855-4953.