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Keep experience, knowledge at CLC Mar 17, 2013 12:00 AM
A Lake County letter to the editor: I have known Barb Oilschlager for 24 years, who is running for re-election to the board of trustees of the College of Lake County, on both the state and national levels.
College of Lake County fires worker believed to be illegal immigrant Mar 14, 2013 12:00 AM
College of Lake County board members voted this week to fire an employee who was suspected of being an illegal immigrant. She was a children's learning center worker at CLC, officials.
College of Lake County board rejects tuition and fee hike Mar 12, 2013 12:00 AM
College of Lake County board members Tuesday night rejected an administration recommendation to raise total tuition and fees for students starting with the fall semester.
Groups share their views on Muhammad Mar 7, 2013 12:00 AM
Two Muslim groups hosted a presentation Thursday night at College of Lake County in Grayslake to raise awareness about what they say is the true good character of Prophet Muhammad. It was one of 50 presentations of "Muhammad Messenger of Peace" planned across the country by Ahmadiyya Muslim Community of the United States of America. The organization's branch serving Lake County and southeaster Wisconsin co-hosted the Grayslake program with the CLC Muslim Student Association.
Students squeezed as Illinois college costs rise, aid dropsMar 4, 2013 12:00 AM
The growing cost of college is one big way that suburban families shoulder the burden of Illinois' budget woes. Public university tuition is rising, state aid for students is down and funding for alternative paths to a college education is drying up. “Some students start school and are academically able to continue but are financially not able to continue,” Lt. Gov. Sheila Simon said.
Some fear new, high-tech GED a problem for low-income test takers Mar 4, 2013 12:00 AM
Suburban education officials are worried looming federal changes to GED testing will leave those less fortunate with one less path to joining the workforce. The test will become computerized in 2014, and the price to take the exam will more than double. Plus, you need a credit card and an email address. "It’s going to be people with the least resources who are going to be left out," Josh Boies of Kane County says.
Conference on Prophet Muhammad at CLC Mar 3, 2013 12:00 AM
Learn about the Prophet Muhammad during a conference hosted by the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community on Thursday, March 7, from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. at the College of Lake County’s Grayslake campus, 19351 W. Washington St.
Harper approves $2 per credit hour tuition increaseFeb 28, 2013 12:00 AM
Consistent with a regional trend among community colleges, Harper College will ask its students to dig a little deeper into their pockets for the cost of a high education. The board of trustees last week unanimously approved increasing tuition by $2 per credit hour beginning in the summer 2013 term. For a full-time student taking 30 credit hours annually, that’s an additional $60 for a total of $3,735.
College of Lake County considering tuition and fee increasesFeb 27, 2013 12:00 AM
College of Lake County is proposing another boost in student tuition and fees starting in the fall semester. Under the plan, CLC would enact a $3-per-credit-hour hike for in-district tuition and fees, elevating it to $115 beginning with fall classes. CLC had a $109 credit-hour charge for tuition and fees when the fall semester began in 2011.
Ela Township scholarships available to LZHS students Feb 25, 2013 12:00 AM
Five local scholarships are available to Lake Zurich High School students who live in Ela Township.
Jobapalooza at CLC Feb 25, 2013 12:00 AM
Jobapalooza, Lake County’s largest job and resource fair for youth aged 15 to 21, will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, March 7 at the College of Lake County’s main campus in Grayslake.
CLC offers help for job-seekers Feb 25, 2013 12:00 AM
Lake County residents who are seeking employment are invited to take advantage of the free assistance offered by the College of Lake County Career and Placement Services office.
CLC hosting local food seminar Feb 18, 2013 12:00 AM
Benefits of locally grown food, the College of Lake County's expanding campus farm and season-extension techniques such as hoop houses will be covered in a free lunchtime seminar set for 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 26 on the Grayslake campus.
Same Ramsey, but some very different challenges Feb 14, 2013 12:00 AM
Former Warren coach Chuck Ramsey is getting used to life in the college ranks as he takes over the College of Lake County program following a standout career at the high school level.
College of Lake County to present Salute to Gospel Music Feb 1, 2013 12:00 AM
The College of Lake County's 29th Annual Salute to Gospel Music program Saturday, March 2, will feature the Grammy Award winning groups Sounds of Blackness and Reverend Charles Jenkins & Fellowship Chicago.
Lake County candidate knocked off three ballotsJan 31, 2013 12:00 AM
James Creighton Mitchell Jr., a perennial Republican candidate from Lindenhurst who had intended to run for seats on four government boards in April, can't do so because of potential conflicts of interest, officials have ruled. He will remain on the ballot for the Lake Villa Public Library District board. “I'm disappointed that this was an oversight on my part,” he said.
CLC to host annual Salute to Gospel Music programJan 28, 2013 12:00 AM
The College of Lake County's 29th annual Salute to Gospel Music program on Saturday, March 2, at the Genesee Theatre in Waukegan will feature the Grammy Award-winning groups Sounds of Blackness and Reverend Charles Jenkins & Fellowship Chicago.
CLC spring enrollment: Jan 24, 2013 12:00 AM
On the opening day of classes, enrollment in college-level courses for the 2013 Spring Semester was up 3.7 percent from last spring, College of Lake County President Jerry Weber reported to trustees during a board meeting this week.
CLC hosts spring semester International Film Series Jan 22, 2013 12:00 AM
Four international films will be presented for free on Friday nights this spring by the College of Lake County Center for International Education. The films begin at 7 p.m. in Room A162 (Anderson lecture hall) on the CLC Grayslake Campus, 19351 W. Washington St. The films have subtitles when necessary, include adult content and are not suitable for children.
Elgin CC to host ISCC Tip-Off Classic Jan 11, 2013 12:00 AM
The Illinois Skyway Collegiate Conference men’s and women’s basketball season will kick off this weekend when the conference’s eight schools converge on the Elgin Community College Events Center for the league’s second annual Tip-Off Classic.