In the News

LLCC alum Brad Booker was in the news after winning an Oscar for best animated short film.

Chad Jones, head coach, women’s basketball, was interviewed by WICS on Friday, March 15 about the team earning a spot in the national championships.

Bill Harmon, professor and ag program coordinator, and LLCC student Alex Sidener were interviewed by the Illinois Farm Bureau during the national Professional Agricultural Student (PAS) Conference held at LLCC last week.

LLCC ag students Jhia Walker and Wes Bland were interviewed by WFMB about the PAS Conference.

Samantha Reif, professor of geology, was interviewed by WTIM on March 12 about the upcoming total solar eclipse, which will take place on April 8. LLCC will be hosting a Solar Eclipse Watch Party, including trivia, snacks, music, activities and a live stream of the solar eclipse experience from southern Illinois.

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Kyla Kruse, chief communications officer, was interviewed by WICS Newschannel 20 on Monday, Feb. 19. WICS covered LLCC’s Open House, which drew more than 300 guests. Visitors spoke with faculty and staff, viewed exhibits, toured select areas of campus, learned about the basics of college and choosing a major, and could apply for admission.

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Sheridan Lane, interim director, culinary program and operations, was interviewed yesterday by WICS/FOX Illinois about Bistro Verde, LLCC’s student-run café, offering Bistro To Go this fall with takeout soups, salads, sandwiches, baked goods and coffees.

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Dr. Sonja Harvey, associate dean of nursing, was interviewed by WICS/FOX Illinois on the nursing shortage in Illinois.

Jolene Lamb, coordinator, LLCC Culinary Institute, provided a cooking demonstration of succotash on WICS this morning. Sean Keeley, culinary specialist, will be demonstrating the recipe this evening at the Illinois Products Farmers Market.

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Dr. Chris McDonald, professor of political science, was interviewed for an upcoming Illinois Gatehouse Media story on his experiences teaching about the events of Sept. 11, 2001 to students who have no memory or faint memories of 9/11. Jordan Bruder, LLCC student, was also interviewed on how she grew up with and learned about the events of that day.

Tiffany Fenner, 2019 Outstanding Graduate, LLCC, wrote the essay “The young millennial’s enigmatic pursuit of higher education: When education and life collide,” which was published in the State Journal-Register’s “Connections” page on Sunday, Sept. 1.

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Jolene Lamb, coordinator, LLCC Culinary Institute, provided a cooking demonstration of maple walnut sweet potato hummus on WICS yesterday.

Jessica Ingold, youth programs coordinator, was interviewed on Sports Radio 1450 Aug. 29 regarding LLCC’s participation in the upcoming Rochester STEM Fair and also on LLCC’s College for Kids and Community Education offerings.