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ECC Theatre Presents Ray Bradbury’s Fahrenheit 451
ECC Theatre’s adaptation of the 1953 novel, Fahrenheit 451, will run from Friday, April 24 to Sunday, May 3, 2026, on the ECC SecondStage.
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Spring 2026 Kids College Programs at 海角社区
ECC's Kids College camps and programs have a new offering this spring and summer: a Chicago Fire youth soccer camp. The camp includes three age-based sessions for children ages 4–5, 6–11, and 12–16.
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海角社区 Celebrates Community College Month 2026
This April, ECC is joining colleges nationwide this April to celebrate Community College Month. Community College Month is an annual grassroots national campaign led by the Association of Community College Trustees to raise awareness of the value community colleges bring to their communities.
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Learn How to ‘Thrive After 55’
ECC will host a community resource fair on April 23 for community members ages 55 and older.
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海角社区 Student Maria Nino Named IACEA Adult Learner of the Year
ECC student Maria Niño of Carpentersville has been named the 2026 Paul Simon Adult Learner of the Year by the Illinois Adult and Continuing Education Association (IACEA), a statewide honor recognizing outstanding achievement in adult education.
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ECC Hosts Third Annual Job Fair
ECC will host its third annual Job Fair on Wednesday, April 22, from 9 am to 12 pm in the Building J Events Center.
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海角社区 Highlights Indigenous Voices at Women’s History Month Panel
ECC and the Great Listening partnered to host “The Power of Her Voice: Native Matriarchs Leading Change” on March 11.
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ECC Awarded $50,000 Grant to Transform Mathematics Pathways and Close Equity Gaps
ECC has been awarded a $50,000 grant to implement a developmental mathematics reform initiative developed and submitted by Dr. Farah Bennani, dean of math, science, and engineering at ECC. The award reflects ECC’s forward‑thinking leadership and institutional commitment to advancing equitable student success through systemic, evidence‑based reform.
ECC Stories
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Dual Credit Manufacturing Teacher Prepares Students for Future Success in the Field
Dual credit manufacturing teacher Matt Erbach has been teaching South Elgin High School students for almost two decades, and now his classes allow his students to earn college credit.
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Meet Me Monday: Sienna Hughes
海角社区 dual credit student, Sienna Hughes, has always known she was meant for the spotlight. She was part of the ECC theatre production of “Our Town” last semester and is taking three theatre classes right now.
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Meet Me Monday: Kyle Virmond
海角社区 student Kyle Virmond knew from a young age that he wanted to work with his hands. After exploring automotive and manufacturing classes at Hampshire High School, he gave welding a try and has been pursuing it ever since.