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- Fall classes start Monday, Aug. 17. View Fall semester classes
Campus buildings are closed Fridays and weekends June 8 to July 31, 2026. View summer hours
- Fall classes start Monday, Aug. 17. View Fall semester classes
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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.
Featured news
2026 graduates celebrate as they move onto the next stage
Latest news
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CLC theatre presents “Jagged Little Pill”
Performances for this year's summer musical, "Jagged Little Pill," begin July 17 at the James Lumber Center. -
Lakeshore Campus hosts art inspired by power of voting
Artist and advocate Niki Johnson's “Pillars of Democracy: Unite & Rise” will be on display at the Lakeshore Campus through June 28. -
The Chronicle brings home 13 state awards
The Chronicle, CLC's student-run newspaper, collected 13 awards at the Illinois Community College Journalism Association’s 2025 Awards for Excellence in Illinois Community College Newspapers. -
CLC highlights its economic impact on Lake County
A new study by the Illinois Community College Board shows that community colleges like CLC are having big, positive economic impacts on their local communities. -
Start your college admissions journey with ACT prep
Get ready to take the ACT with a prep course at CLC this summer. Students learn the best strategies to succeed.
Upcoming events
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Jun 18, 2026 8 a.m.
Juneteenth National Freedom Day (college closed/no classes)
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Jun 23, 2026 5 p.m. Conference Center: Room - A013, Conference Center: Auditorium - A011, Conference Center: Lobby - A010
Board Meeting FY26
Board Meetings -
Jun 25, 2026 5 p.m. ONLINE LIVE VIA ZOOM
Surgical Technology Information Session, Online Session through Zoom
Program Info Sessions -
Jul 01, 2026 12 p.m.
Dental Hygiene Virtual Information Summer 2026 Session - Lakeshore
Dental Hygiene Info Sessions -
Jul 06, 2026 8 a.m.
Independence Day Observed (college closed/no classes)
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