Terrelle Jackson, 2018 LLCC Outstanding Graduate, wrote yesterday’s LLCC essay in the State Journal Register entitled, “Perspectives on community college from a male minority student.”

WICS and FOX 55 covered LLCC Community Education taking registrations for a trip to Illinois historic sites associated with U.S. presidents. The trip, endorsed by the Illinois Bicentennial Commission, will be led by Dr. Samuel Wheeler, state historian, and Alan Lowe, executive director of the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum.

Nancy Sweet, director of LLCC culinary programs and operations, is the author of this week’s Epicuriosity 101 column in the State Journal-Register, “Chill out with chilled soup.”

Dee Krueger, director, LLCC-Taylorville, was interviewed on the WTIM Morning Talkshow on Thursday, May 24.  She discussed commencement activities, summer and fall registration, class offerings at LLCC-Taylorville and Campus Visit Day.

Ron Riggle, director of athletics, talked about LLCC Athletics and summer sports camp opportunities with Sam Madonia of Sports Radio 1450 on May 24.

Dr. John Roberts, professor of history, talked about his 48 years at LLCC in this interview with Sam Madonia of Sports Radio 1450, which aired on May 23. Two former students also called in to talk about Dr. Roberts’ influence on their lives.

New LLCC men’s basketball coach Chuck Shanklin was interviewed on Channel 1450 regarding his new position.

Sean Keeley, culinary specialist, is the author of this week’s Epicuriosity 101 column in the State Journal-Register, “Try some new, bold flavors this summer.”

The Illinois Bicentennial Speaker Series, sponsored by the LLCC Academy of Lifelong Learning and the Illinois State Museum, was featured in this story on WICS May 20. Incoming ALL president Judy Wagenblast was interviewed.

Dr. John Roberts, professor of history, received a “thumbs up” in Friday’s State Journal-Register “Our View” column and Dr. Victor Broderick, dean of social sciences, was quoted in it.

Jim Dietz, head volleyball coach, is featured in Volleyball Magazine discussing community college athletic recruiting and the advantages of LLCC.

Kevin Lust, director of the Illinois Small Business Development Center at LLCC, was interviewed by WMAY yesterday for their Springfield Business First podcast series.

Dr. Carmen Allen, professor of computer programming, was interviewed by WICS on Tuesday about Google Duplex and the related ethical and legal issues with such artificial intelligence systems.

Jolene Adams, coordinator, LLCC Culinary Institute, is the author of this week’s Epicuriosity 101 column in the State Journal-Register, “Throw a graduation party.”

Jay Kitterman, consultant, LLCC Culinary Institute, was interviewed Monday by the State Journal-Register about the Pasta House returning to Springfield.

Dr. John Roberts, professor of history, was interviewed and photographed by the State Journal-Register May 11 regarding his 48-year career at LLCC for this story today in the State Journal-Register. Dr. Victor Broderick, dean of social sciences, was also interviewed for the story.

Bill Harmon, agriculture program coordinator and professor; and Karen Sanders, executive director, LLCC Foundation, were interviewed by the Springfield Business Journal for an upcoming article on the $18 million Kreher Trust established to benefit the ag program.

Matthew Shaver, professor digital media, was interviewed May 10 by WICS/FOX 55 about the Endgame Arcadia Expo, which featured groups of students demonstrating video games they had created.