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Discover the latest campus stories featuring student achievements, faculty highlights, college initiatives and community partnerships. Explore upcoming events including performances, workshops, lectures and campus activities across Lake County, Illinois.
Updated regularly, this page keeps prospective students, current students, alumni and community members informed and engaged with the people and programs that make CLC a place of discovery, growth and opportunity.
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Urban Farm Center takes root with community grand opening Oct. 17
Latest news
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Oct. 29: Novelist Rebecca Makkai visits CLC
Author Rebecca Makkai is coming to CLC's campus for a book reading and panel discussion with student Thursday, Oct. 29. -
CLC Foundation honors donors at “Rooted in Generosity” Urban Farm Center celebration
The Rooted in Generosity” Urban Farm Center celebration marks the completion of the new facility made possible through College's inaugural $15 million capital campaign. -
Presidential search launches following profile approval
The Board of Trustees approved the presidential profile at an Oct. 8 Committee of the Whole meeting. Applications and nominations are now being accepted through Nov. 9. -
Sparking curiosity with STEM for Girls Nov. 7
The 13th annual STEM for Girls event will be held Nov. 7 at the Grayslake Campus. The event is for girls grades 6-12. -
Meet Brian Seiler, Chief Information Officer
CLC welcomes Brian Seiler as the new Chief Information Officer. Seiler begins his role in November.
Upcoming events
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Oct 18, 2026 3 p.m. Mainstage Theatre - PAB P107
Sugar Skull! A Día de Muertos Musical Adventure
James Lumber Center for the Performing Arts -
Oct 19, 2026 10 a.m. Mainstage Theatre - PAB P107
Sugar Skull! A Día de Muertos Musical Adventure
James Lumber Center for the Performing Arts -
Oct 19, 2026 1 p.m. Open Computer Lab - N205
FAFSA Workshop - Lakeshore
Financial Aid Workshops -
Oct 19, 2026 4 p.m. SMARTROOM - B218
Study Abroad info session - Ghana 2027
Ghana -
Oct 21, 2026 10 a.m. ONLINE LIVE VIA ZOOM
Nursing Program Information Session
Nursing Info Sessions
Media contact
Lindsey Nemcek
Interim Director, Public Relations and Marketing
847-543-2480
lnemcek@clcillinois.edu
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