Dave Pietrzak and the LLCC aviation program are featured in an online story by Air Charter Service USA: “Top US aviation universities: an interview with Lincoln Land Community College.

Dennis Shackelford, chair, LLCC Board of Trustees, presented as part of a panel of elected officials for the 2019 Christian County LEADership program. Panelists discussed their decisions to run for office, lessons learned and the importance of giving back to one’s community.

Lynn Whalen, executive director, public relations and marketing, is quoted in an article about enrollment in Illinois colleges published in the Journal Standard, State Journal Register and Peoria Journal Star.

Jay Kitterman, consultant, LLCC Culinary Institute, wrote today’s Epicuriosity 101 column in the State Journal-Register entitled, “Oils are a specialty at Robert’s Seafood.”

Dee Krueger, director, LLCC-Taylorville, was interviewed by WICS about Lincoln-themed activities held yesterday at the Outreach Center. Activities included a presentation by Ron Spears, local Lincoln expert and retired judge, a Lincoln reenactor and information on local Lincoln attractions.

Nancy Sweet, director of LLCC culinary programs and operations, wrote today’s Epicuriosity 101 column in the State Journal-Register entitled, “Buddha bowls — delicious and health one bowl meals.”

Born in Africa, Marie Hountondji, LLCC student trustee, voiced a unique perspective in her essay, “What African-American history means to me,” published in the State Journal-Register Feb. 3.

The Feb. 2019 edition of Welding Journal, the official publication of the American Welding Society, features a story about the updated welding lab at LLCC-Taylorville and a photo from the open house held last September.

Laurel Bretz, director, community education, was interviewed by WICS/FOX 55 news regarding the “Personal Emergency Preparedness” workshop held Monday. It covered such topics as developing an individual and family emergency plan, assembling an emergency supply kit and creating an emergency communication plan.

Sean Keeley, culinary specialist, is the author of Wednesday’s Epicuriosity 101 column in the State Journal-Register, “Students create unique menus for spring.”

Chris McDonald, Ph.D., professor of political science, wrote the article “Fifty-nine days on the Western Front: The 33^rd Division ILNG in the ‘Great War’” for the Nov./Dec. 2018 edition of Illinois Heritage, a publication of the Illinois State Historical Society.

LLCC was mentioned in two articles about a new brewery opening soon in Springfield. Owner Ryan Kunken, in this State Journal-Register story, says he caught the beer making bug after taking a brewing class at LLCC (Culinary Institute). The Springfield Business Journal also ran this story where Kunken credited LLCC with starting his passion for beer making.

Jolene Lamb, coordinator, LLCC Culinary Institute, wrote today’s Epicuriosity 101 column in the State Journal-Register, “The best Super Bowl snacks!”

Julie Rourke, director of workforce development, was interviewed Jan. 15 regarding the LLCC electrical distribution lineman program for the March edition of Country Living magazine, a publication of the Association of Illinois Electric Cooperatives.

Jay Kitterman, consultant, LLCC Culinary Institute, wrote today’s Epicuriosity 101 column in the State Journal-Register entitled, “Resolutions include less plastic; new toys in the kitchen.”