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Nourishing the soul: FoodStock concert to benefit the SHARE market for students
At 7 p.m. February 27, CLC will host "FoodStock,” a benefit concert to raise money for the SHARE market, which provides food, school supplies and toiletries to enrolled students who need a little extra help. Suggested donation: $10. -
Support music education during annual piano sale event
College of Lake County is partnering with the Rockley Family Foundation to host its third annual Piano Sale Event at CLC’s Advanced Technology Center in Gurnee. The public sale will take place March 26–28. Proceeds support CLC music students. -
Now serving: CLC Theatre’s tastiest spring play yet
What does a quest to make the perfect sandwich have to do with freedom, redemption and finding one's purpose? Find out in CLC Theatre’s spring production of Clyde’s, a “flavor bomb” of a play delivered hot-and-fresh to the James Lumber Center stage! -
Prairie Voices recognized for excellence
Prairie Voices at College of Lake County has been recognized as an “Excellent” magazine by the National Council of Teachers of English. Join CLC for an open-to-the public reading and reception 6-8 p.m. Thursday, April 30, Grayslake Campus, Room A011. -
Understanding scholarships: Free money that many students ignore
Scholarships are among the most underused resources at CLC. Many students don't realize they qualify for scholarships. Or even that scholarships are available to attend a 2-year school. Get tips from our experts for tapping this free source of aid.
Upcoming events
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Feb 23, 2026 10 a.m. STUDENT COMMONS - B102
Lift Every Voice- Voting Registration Education Event
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Feb 24, 2026 10 a.m. STUDENT COMMONS - B102
UW Parkside Table Visit
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Feb 24, 2026 10 a.m. STUDENT COMMONS - B102
Carthage College Table Visit
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Feb 24, 2026 10 a.m. STUDENT COMMONS - B102
UW Parkside Table Visit
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Feb 24, 2026 10 a.m. STUDENT COMMONS - B102
Carthage College Table Visit
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