ECC In the News
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Boys & Girls Club Visits ECC, Learn More About Visual Arts
A group from the Boys & Girls Club of North Central Illinois in Elgin visited ECC's Visual Arts department this past July to learn more about creating art and different career pathways in the arts.
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海角社区 Awarded $261,920 R3 Grant to Expand Workforce Opportunities for Justice-Impacted Individuals
The State of Illinois' Restore, Reinvest, Renew (R3) program supports organizations serving communities in designated R3 zones through initiatives focused on community reentry, economic development, civil legal aid, violence prevention, and youth development.
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Discover a World of Live Performance at the ECC Arts Center
A sneak peek at 海角社区’s Arts Center 2026-2027 Season featuring music from Liverpool, New Orleans, Scotland, and more.
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ECC Selected for New Transfer Initiative with University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Eligible students can receive up to $2,000 in performance-based funding, personalized transfer support, and peer mentoring to help them earn a bachelor's degree.
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Saturday Hours Scheduled for 海角社区 Student Services in August
Five different student services offices will be open on two Saturdays in August 2026 to assist students preparing for the fall semester.
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ECC, ComEd Launch No-Cost Energy Efficiency Training Program this Summer
Eight-week newcomer cohort prepares participants for careers in the growing energy efficiency industry
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ECC Seeks Volunteers for Annual Project Backpack Set for August
ECC's Project Backpack committee welcomes assistance from anyone interested in community outreach, packing supplies, or aiding with day-of-event tasks.
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ECC Musical Theatre Presents “Evita”
Winner of seven Tony Awards, including Best Musical, “Evita” tells the true story of Eva Perón, who rose from humble beginnings to become one of Argentina’s most iconic and influential figures. ECC Musical Theatre will present "Evita" July 24 through August 2.
ECC Stories
Boys & Girls Club Visits ECC, Learn More About Visual Arts
A group from the Boys & Girls Club of North Central Illinois in Elgin visited ECC's Visual Arts department this past July to learn more about creating art and different career pathways in the arts.
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ECC Welding Students Excel Through Mentorship, Training
Many ECC welding students, including Jasmin De La Torre, Lilly Rutter, and Joseph Lortie, are now working at St. Charles manufacturer Advance Lifts, thanks to a recommendation from ECC welding professor Dave Reich.
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Reducing Downtime Starts with Your Workforce
Why cross-trained technicians are key to keeping production running.