News Progress

•November 8, 2023• The Aspen Institute College Excellence Program named Lake Land College as one of the top 150 community colleges in the nation. This is the sixth time Lake Land College has received this recognition. The institutions selected for this honor stand out among more than 1,000 community colleges nationwide as having high and improving levels of student success as well as equitable outcomes for Black and Hispanic students and those from lower-income backgrounds. … Read More

•November 8, 2023• The Alzheimer’s Association Illinois Chapter is proud to launch National Caregiver Month, a special initiative to recognize and celebrate the remarkable caregivers who provide unwavering support to individuals with Alzheimer’s and dementia in the state of Illinois. This annual event, celebrated throughout November, aims to shine a spotlight on the invaluable contributions of caregivers, emphasizing their critical role in the lives of those affected by Alzheimer’s. Caregivers are the unsung heroes in the fight against Alzheimer’s, and their dedication and compassion make a profound impact on the quality of life for individuals living with this challenging disease. … Read More

2013  Area schools, American Legions and the Sullivan VFW recognized veterans with their own unique programs. Francis Drummond Jr. spoke to Danielle Braiding’s fifth grade class about his service in the Navy about the USS Monrovia.  Cathrine’s Custom Framing and Gallery had its ribbon cutting. The third annual Insect Day for first graders at Sullivan Elementary was held. After a week long reading series on insect, four first grade teachers in Sullivan arranged for an activity filled day full of learning, exploring, and researching the crawly critters.  … Read More