IV Leader

05/20/2026

Four IVCC Eagles softball players earned athletic honors in the 2026 season.

Kaitlyn Anderson, freshman catcher from Henry-Senachwine High School, was named to the Region 4 All-Region second team and to the Arrowhead Conference All-Conference Team.

Jenna Setchell, freshman infielder from Serena High School, was named to the Region 4 All-Region third team.

Also named to the Arrowhead Conference All-Conference Team were Lauren Harbison, freshman pitcher from Henry-Senachwine High School, and Ava Lambert, sophomore shortstop from La Salle-Peru Township High School District 120.

05/16/2026

Today is the day! Click here to see the livestream of the IVCC class of 2026 commencement ceremony!

Commencement refers to the formal ceremony that celebrates the completion of your educational journey at IVCC. Participation in the Commencement Ceremony is optional and is free for all participants.

05/12/2026

Join us as we celebrate the lasting legacy of Bob Byrne with a special artwork dedication honoring his impact on IVCC and our community.

📅 Thursday, May 21 | 🕑 2 PM | 📍 Bob’s Garden near the gym ⬇️⬇️

05/08/2026

May 7, 2026– Go fund me raising money for Spring Valley fire victims.

A fire broke out Monday night at a home in 500 block of West Erie street, forcing residents to escape unharmed with only the clothes they were wearing, according to a GoFundMe page for the family.

Here’s the GoFundMe page:

Please donate or share to help Megan Gallagher rebuild. A… Laura Shelton-Vignali needs your support for From Ashes to Hope: Help Megan and her two children.

05/08/2026

NCAT expands IVCC service. Read more about it.

It’s now a bit simpler for students at Illinois Valley Community College to go to class. North Central Area Transit (NCAT) has added a new bus route to IVCC. This gives students another dependable means to get to school, particularly those who don’t have auomobiles or a reliable way to get about...

12/05/2025

During an International Student Panel, students got the chance to share some challenges they face being in the U.S. and memorable experience they will deeply cherish.

Link for the full story⬇️
https://ivleader.com/news/2025/11/20/international-students-at-ivcc-share-their-challenges-and-memorable-experiences/

12/05/2025

The IV Leader won 24 awards at the Statewide ICCJA contest. Including News Story of the Year, Best Student Media, and the Mike Foster General Excellence awards.

Link for the full story⬇️
https://ivleader.com/news/2025/11/20/iv-leader-wins-24-awards-at-statewide-iccja-contest/