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CLC's Location: Grayslake in Lake County, Illinois
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The College of Lake County is a two-year, fully accredited public community college located near Chicago, an exciting international city and a great place to study and live in the USA!
GRAYSLAKE
- One hour away from two major cities, Chicago, Illinois and Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
- Medium size town (population of 20,300) with a small-town atmosphere.
- Our friendly and attractive campus provides a favorable atmosphere to study. Students can study and live in a safe, family-oriented community.
- Learn more about Grayslake, Illinois
LAKE COUNTY
- Nearly 700,000 residents in Lake County, Illinois.
- Rated #52 on Forbes Magazine’s list of best places in the United States for business and careers. View the statistics and largest employers in Lake County.
- 52 friendly and safe suburban cities set among 75 lakes.
- Enjoy the four seasons at one of 56 Lake County Forest Preserves that offer a variety of recreational opportunities, including walking and biking trails, canoeing, boating and more.
CHICAGO AREA
- Third-largest city in the United States with 2.8 million residents, located on the beautiful shores of Lake Michigan in the friendly upper Midwest.
- Home of championship professional sports teams such as the Chicago Bulls and the Chicago White Sox.
- More than 100 public and private universities and colleges.
- World-class performing arts groups such as the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, the Joffrey Ballet and the Goodman Theater.
- Home of the famous Art Institute of Chicago, the Field Museum of Natural History, the Museum of Science and Industry, Museum of Contemporary Art and the Shedd Aquarium (world’s largest).
- Culturally diverse neighborhoods, cultural events and city festivals that promote cross-cultural understanding.
- Home of O’Hare International Airport. In January 2007, O’Hare won the Global Traveler Award for Best Airport in North America.
- Home to the world’s largest food festival (Taste of Chicago), illuminated fountain (Buckingham Fountain), free public zoo (Lincoln Park Zoo) and public library (Harold Washington Library Center).
- To learn more visit www.choosechicago.com or www.cityofchicago.org.
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