In the news

Laurie Lewis-Fritz, instructor of music, was interviewed Jan. 4 on WTAX about the opportunity for community members to join the college’s band and choral groups through LLCC Community Education. Those interested can register for LLCC Choir via WebAdvisor or calling registration at 786-2292. Class details can be found at www.llcc.edu/cew-arts. For those interested in joining LLCC Big Band, contact manley.mallard@llcc.edu.

Kevin Lust, director, Illinois Small Business Development Center, talked about the center’s relocation to LLCC’s Capital City Training Center and the services offered during interviews Dec. 26 on WFMB and Sports Radio 1450.

In the news

Lynn Whalen, executive director, public relations and marketing, wrote “Tackling Equity, Diversity and Success for All Students,” published this week in Community College Daily, an online publication of the American Association of Community Colleges. In it, she wrote about LLCC’s Open Door Workforce Equity Initiative, along with equity initiatives at two other community colleges.