The musical revolves around a school spelling championship and the eclectic group of six tween competitors who spell their way through each round hoping to survive, while candidly disclosing hilarious and touching stories from their lives.

207 participants from local junior high and high schools, the IVCC student body and members of the IVCC community created 78 cars that were judged and raced in the gymnasium at the main Oglesby campus.

The Illinois Valley Community College Foundation will celebrate 50 years of supporting students and academic programs with a night of dinner and entertainment on Friday, March 27, at Senica’s Oak Ridge in La Salle.

Illinois Valley Community College is hosting a blood drive from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. on Thursday, April 2 in the gymnasium.

Illinois Valley Community College is accepting submissions for its 2026 Paul Simon Student Essay Contest.

The Learn to Curl class will meet on Mondays from 6 to 8 p.m., beginning March 2 and continuing through March 23.

IVCC is offering 10 study abroad opportunities on five continents for summer of 2026. The deadline to apply is Feb 27.

The agenda includes faculty tenure recommendations, tuition and fees approvals, purchases of manufacturing lab and technology equipment, presentation of the annual audit and personnel appointments.

Illinois Valley Community College campuses in Oglesby and Ottawa will be closed on Monday, Feb 16, in observance of Presidents’ Day.