Sworn to protect our campus from lawlessness meet one of the newest members of the Justice LEAGUE, Chris Russell. Retiring from the Springfield Police Department after 25 years of service, Chief Russell began as chief of police at LLCC in June 2020.
Born and raised in Springfield, Chris is an LLCC alum and a graduate of Illinois State University and Northwestern University’s School of Police Staff and Command.
Can you guess this LEAGUE Committee superfriend?
Can you guess this Justice LEAGUE superfriend?
Superfriend name: Mighty Gem
Superpower: A real jewel when it comes to assisting students in Cass County
Submit your answer by email to LLCCFoundation@llcc.edu for a chance to win a prize!
Congratulations to Laurie Lewis-Fritz for her correct guess.
LEAGUE Zoom Event
Remember to join the Justice LEAGUE superfriends at noon on Zoom on Professional Development Day for trivia, a superhero costume contest and the announcement of the LEAGUE Grant awards. The link can be found on the schedule of activities for PDD provided in an email by human resources.
The LEAGUE grant awards will be announced during the Zoom event. View this video of a former LEAGUE grant recipient to see how your donations benefit our students.
If you would like to make your donation now to the LEAGUE Campaign, please complete the 2021 LEAGUE Form or contact the Foundation at 217-786-2785 or LLCCFoundation@llcc.edu.
Did you guess correctly the LEAGUE superfriend who moves at superhuman speeds to get the required merchandise to students before the first day of class was none other than Kim Lesko? If so, we have entered you into a drawing to receive a prize.
Two new sculptures will be soon be adding to the beauty and interest of the LLCC campus in Springfield. These sculptures, “Take Five” and “Paradigm Shift,” are being donated by Dr. Terry Travis. They will join Barry Tinsley’s “La Terra” and be placed between Menard Hall and Millennium Center. “Stele Head” will also be moved from its current location near the Workforce Careers Center to the area near the A. Lincoln Commons.
Did you guess that Gailyn Draper is our Songstress of Songs superfirend who uses her power of love and music to make the world a better place? For nearly six years, Gailyn has served as assistant to the vice president of student services.
If you guessed Adrienne Range, assistant professor of anatomy and physiology for the department of natural and agricultural sciences, then you are correct! Ada started teaching high school biology, including anatomy, in 2005. She began as a dual credit anatomy instructor for LLCC in 2013 and was asked to adjunct night courses while still teaching full-time for the high school. Ada was hired full-time at LLCC in 2015. Since then, she has taught courses at the main campus, Litchfield and Jacksonville, including teaching most summers.
Calling all superheroes! The kickoff of the annual faculty and staff giving campaign known as LEAGUE — Leaders Establishing Gifts Underwriting Education — is Tuesday, March 30. Join the Justice LEAGUE for a stress-free hour of fun at noon on Zoom. Take a break and join fellow faculty and staff that you haven’t seen for a while. Dress as your favorite superhero and test your superhero trivia knowledge for a chance to win fabulous prizes. Check out the video of Shelby Bedford, compliance and prevention coordinator and LEAGUE Committee member, as she explains how your donations impact our students.
Thank you to everyone who participated in LLCC’s Giving Day yesterday. More than $10,000 was raised during the second annual 24-hour online campaign. Gifts will be used to replenish the Pay It Forward student emergency assistance fund, the general scholarship fund for students with a demonstrated financial need and for the greatest needs of the college. Thanks also to everyone who helped spread the word about our mission by sharing information about Giving Day on social media and by email. What a wonderful show of support for our students! Donations can still be made to Giving Day online at