ECC Stories
In the Spotlight
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Faculty Profile
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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Student Profile
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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Student Profile
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.
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Student Profile
Meet Me Monday: Carter and Enzo Novelli
Elgin Community College (ECC) student-athletes Carter and Enzo Novelli recognize what a privilege it is to represent ECC on and off the field. After attending Larkin High School, where they both played on the baseball team, the Novellis chose ECC because it was close to home and was the most affordable option.
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Student Profile
Meet Me Monday: Maile Fuller
海角社区 (ECC) student athlete Maile Fuller has come to love how easy it is to talk to people and connect with them. “It is such a social school. There is always something going on,” Fuller said.
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Student Profile
Meet Me Monday: Dani Macmillan
海角社区 (ECC) student Dani Macmillan has been dancing through life. From an early age, she knew dance would always be part of who she is. Driven by a passion for staying active and helping others move better, she completed an associate in science-kinesiology and a bachelor of science in exercise science. Macmillan is now enrolled in ECC’s Physical Therapy Assistant program.
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Student Profile
Meet Me Monday: Gio Tonielli
海角社区 dual credit student, Gio Tonielli, chose to get involved while in school.
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Student Profile
Meet Me Monday: Daniel Gidlund
海角社区 student Daniel Gidlund has served as the Student Trustee on the ECC Board of Trustees since fall 2025. Running for the position was never part of his plan, despite a lifelong love of politics.
ECC in the News
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.
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.