In partnership with The Gail Borden Library Foundation, The Literacy Connection Presents "Writing Down Our Roots"
ECC student Maria Niño of Carpentersville has been named the 2026 Paul Simon Adult Learner of the Year. She is expected to graduate in May.
A major environmental protection effort moving through the Illinois General Assembly is drawing strong support locally
The upcoming job fair hosted by Elgin Community College on April 22 is an opportunity for community members to connect with local employers.
Author Dennard Dayle to visit Elgin Community College and talk about the importance of satire.
ECC and the Great Listening partner to host “The Power of Her Voice: Native Matriarchs Leading Change.”
The proposal was developed and submitted by Dr. Farah Bennani, dean of math, science, and engineering at ECC.
Through the partnership, ECC students interested in teaching science or mathematics can transfer to North Central College.
An awards reception will take place from 5 to 7 pm on March 11 in the Building H lobby and the Safety-Kleen Gallery at ECC.
Elgin Community College’s free “Experience ECC” open house returns Wednesday, April 15, from 5:30 to 8 pm, inviting prospective students.
Elgin Community College will host its next Criminal Justice Conversation, The Reality of Human Trafficking, on Wednesday, March 4.
Chicago Poet Laureate Mayda del Valle will visit ECC to lead a poetry workshop and host ECC Writers' Center's monthly Open Mic Coffee House.
Co-directed by Marc Beth and Douglas Orlyk, this musical revue celebrates lesser-known songs from Broadway shows.
ECC Arts Center will host the world premiere of Niyaz's Seven Realms of Attar in Collaboration with Theron Pray and Jody Sparling.
The Home Show in St. Charles Returns, Better Than EVER to the Kane Co. Fairgrounds on January 24th & 25th with Free Admission & Parking!
2nd annual ‘Feed the Need’ Food Drive nearly doubles first year donations to support students on campuses and in communities across Illinois
Electric vehicle training to be implemented into Elgin Community College's Fire Science program in spring 2026.
Biology students at Elgin Community College learned how local water systems operate at two water and wastewater treatment facilities.
Fall 2025 Student Speakers call their time at Elgin Community College a “transformative experience,” and “my second chance”
In May 2026, a group of Elgin Community College culinary arts students will head to Italy for a week-long experience.
Holiday Brass & Percussion concerts and annual Holiday Spectacular concerts usher in the season
The Atrium at Oak Crest is pleased to honor local veterans and provide a complimentary lunch.
During International Week, Elgin Community College will showcase global traditions and perspectives through a variety of events.
Elgin Community College welcomed more than 400 job seekers to its Fall 2025 Job Fair on October 22, 2025.
ECC culinary students to serve special wine dinner on Nov. 7, 2025.
On October 28, 2025, Elgin Community College’s Office of Student Life will host a Volunteer Fair in celebration of Make a Difference Day.
The 2025-26 Seigle Scholars were honored on September 24 at Elgin Community College. Recipients receive full scholarships.
Elgin Community College hosted its Founders’ Day Brunch on Saturday, September 13 honoring individuals who exemplify service.
Climb aboard fire engines and patrol vehicles, watch live firefighter training, and meet first responders
When courts allow biased second opinions to override court-appointed evaluations, families pay the price—and children pay the highest one.
Celebrating National Literacy Month with Fairy Tale Theme
Toxic co-parents exploit holidays to disrupt parenting time—and courts rarely intervene.
Families deserve transparency and justice—file complaints with Cook County Family Court to demand accountability and meaningful reform.
Lack of oversight in family courts enables delays, inaction, and injustice—with no clear path for parents to report or appeal what’s broken.
When courts ignore custody violations, children suffer emotional harm—instability, confusion, and loss become part of their daily lives.
Parents in Illinois spend thousands to enforce rights they already have—while courts do nothing to stop repeat custody order violations.
Why Family Court Reform Can’t Come From Inside the Courtroom
Parents violate custody orders without consequence—and courts allow it. It's more than unfair. It's a full-blown crisis of credibility.
Elgin Community College to host second annual Jane Barbosa Legacy Brunch on September 12 as part of Latinx Heritage Month.
Systemic failures in GAL oversight demand urgent reform in Illinois family courts.
Court-ordered parenting time has been violated 78 times—and the Cook County courts have refused to enforce their own orders.