Lincoln Land Community College

Congratulations to LLCC students Daniel Welchel and Tamara Rahman for placing in the top five at the 2026 SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference in Atlanta. Welchel earned fourth in Heavy Equipment Operation and Rahman placed fifth in HVACR. This national event draws more than 19,000 attendees and highlights excellence in career and technical education. Read more:

LLCC students in top five at SkillsUSA national competition Press contact: Angela TrySPRINGFIELD — Lincoln Land Community College Workforce Institute students Daniel Welchel, of Lincoln, and Tamara Rahman, of Rochester, placed in the top five of their respective categories at the SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference held in Atlanta, Ga., Jun...

LLCC celebrated Juneteenth over the last two weeks with meaningful events including a flag raising with the Juneteenth Committee and a “Journey to Juneteenth” event, which invited the community to explore history while creating T-shirts and enjoying a paint and lunch experience.

LLCC’s Phi Theta Kappa chapter earned top honors at the regional convention, maintaining Five Star status for the 13th year and receiving an Outstanding College Project award. Congratulations to our students and advisors for their continued excellence!

LLCC Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society recognized at regional conference Media contact: Angela Try

Lincoln Land Community College is proud to celebrate the Class of 2026. More than 1,800 degrees and certificates were conferred this past year and graduates were honored at a commencement ceremony on Friday, May 15. Congratulations to each student whose hard work and dedication made this milestone possible. Join us in celebrating their achievement and wishing them success in what comes next.

LLCC announces 2026 graduates Lincoln Land Community College conferred more than 1,800 degrees and certificates this last year and held a commencement ceremony Friday, May 15. The graduate list below is in alphabetical order by hometown and includes degrees and certificates conferred.

Due to forecasted weather, all LLCC locations will close at 2:30 p.m. All classes, services and events at/after 2:30 p.m. are cancelled.

Thank you to everyone who joined us for last night’s Campus Visit Day at LLCC. It was a pleasure to meet so many future Loggers and their families and share what makes our campus community special. Ready to take the next step? Find fall classes at https://www.llcc.edu/fall-classes

We are honoring Pawfficer Ember, who has brought comfort and positivity to countless individuals! As she heads into retirement, we hope her days are filled with long naps, endless belly rubs and plenty of treats for a job very well done.

LLCC Adult Education celebrated English Language Learning (ELL) students during a Recognition Ceremony this week. These determined students balance language classes with other educational goals like, completing pre-CNA coursework, completing the citizenship course and one student even earned her CNA certification.
Fun fact! Students in LLCC ELL classes speak 25 languages.
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It is National Prairie Day and LLCC is proud to highlight the native prairie grasses that thrive on our campus. Prairie grasses are a key part of Illinois’ natural heritage and play an important role in supporting wildlife and sustainable land use. Next time you are on campus take a moment to appreciate the prairie views and the learning they inspire.

On Tuesday, we proudly gathered to celebrate the High School Diploma Recognition Ceremony. This special evening honored the dedication and perseverance of our 145 students as they achieved their high school diploma and stepped confidently into the next chapter of their journey. Congratulations to all who were recognized!