In the News

WAND covered LLCC’s Girls in Construction program yesterday. The College for Kids program is being held in partnership with O’Shea Builders and YMCA to give young women hands-on experience in construction trades. Dr. Laurel Bretz, associate vice president, continuing, corporate and professional education; Matt O’Shea, adjunct instructor; and Mattie Tierney, student, were interviewed.

LLCC Agriculture students Matt Crow, Darci Wolber and Drake Germann were recently interviewed by 1450 AM about their experience in the program’s ag industry tour this year in Oregon.

Jay Kitterman, culinary and special events consultant, takes us through the latest in restaurant technology in this week’s Epicuriosity 101 column for the Springfield State Journal-Register.

Wining, Dining and Learning in Italy

LLCC contingent to Italy, summer 2024The LLCC Hospitality Management and Culinary Arts program recently sponsored a trip to Italy. The group of students and community members traveled to the Food Valley of Italy to learn about the Italian language, culture, culinary heritage and traditions of Italy.

In the news

LLCC Chef Specialist Joshua Dineen explains why one of his favorite food memories is perfecting crepes in this week’s Epicuriosity 101 article in the State Journal-Register.

Chris Tople, program director, surgical technology, was interviewed about LLCC’s Surgical Technology program. The segment was featured on the WCIA morning segment called Community College Connections.

Pre Fixe Mocktail Dinner happens Tuesday

There are 12 seats remaining in the Spring 2024 Food Pro Three Pre Fixe Mocktail Dinner happening Tuesday. Dinners are $35 per person. Call Sheridan at 217-786-2494 or email Sheridan.lane@llcc.edu to reserve your seat. Tickets to this in person dinner may be purchased online, select Food Pro 3 Dinner.

American Regional Cuisine & Mocktails

Final Dinner: April 30, 6:30-8 p.m.

Appetizer

Hot Honey Chicken & Waffles
Apricot Coconut Fizz

Soup

Southern style Etouffee
Passion Fruit & Thyme Spritzer

Entrée

Slow Roasted Beef, Pave Potatoes, Asparagus, with
Blackberry Reduction
Ginger Iced Tea

Dessert

Bourbon Caramel Bread Pudding, Orange Tuille
White Chocolate Raspberry Oat Milk Cold Brew