ECC’s Spring 2023 commencement ceremonies take place on May 20

Elgin Community College recognizes the spring Class of 2023 with May commencement ceremonies.

Summit School Welcomes New Principal for 2023-2024 School Year

Non-profit therapeutic special education center, Summit School, announces new principal for upcoming school year.

ECC Kids’ College brings ballet, videography, and firefighting

Elgin Community College’s summer Kids’ College returns in June with back-by-popular-demand classes and several new ones.

Nursing is in this mother-and-son duo’s blood

Ian Dela Merced felt called to be a nurse. So did his mother. And his grandmother.

ECC wins national award for excellence in diversity efforts

ECC is the recipient of the 2023 Inclusive Excellence Award by the National Association of Diversity Officers in Higher Education (NADOHE).

ECC forensics team wins big at Phi Rho National tournament

The Elgin Community College Forensics Team showed the nation what they could do during the Phi Rho Pi National Tournament in Bethesda, MD.

Classic Shakespeare play returns to the ECC Arts Center

"A Midsummer Night’s Dream” returns to the ECC Arts Center for the spring theatre performance, nearly a decade after it first premiered.

ECC PTA program student Natalia Martinez earns IPTF DEI Scholarship

Elgin Community College PTA program student Natalia Martinez earns IPTF Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Scholarship.

ECC students participate in Fisher Nuts scholarship recipe contest

Eight Elgin Community College culinary students competed for scholarship prizes in the annual Fisher Nuts Recipe Competition.

Elgin Symphony Orchestra presents Friday Favorites: Music You Know

April 21 concert to be held at Second Baptist Church of Elgin

ECC Center for Emergency Services to host public safety career fair

The ECC Center for Emergency Services is hosting a public safety career fair on Thursday, April 20, at 815 E. Plank Rd., Burlington, Ill.

Job Fair April 17 at Elgin Community College

Elgin Community College invites the community to discover why ECC is a great place to work at the ECC Job Fair on Monday, April 17.

What are colorectal polyps?

A gastroenterologist at Advocate Sherman Hospital in Elgin, Ill. explains how polyps can become cancerous over time.

Alumni Chef Riley O’Dette visits ECC culinary arts department

Chef Riley O’Dette, a 2017 Elgin Community College Culinary Arts program graduate, returned to campus this week.

ECC board grants tenure to three faculty members

The Community College District 509 Board of Trustees accepted the recommendation by the ECC administration to grant tenure to three faculty.

Advocate Sherman Hospital president co-leads health equity committee

Sheri De Shazo was named Co-Chair of IHA’s joint Committee on Health Disparities and Health Equity Leaders Workgroup.

Community invited to ‘Experience ECC’ at April 5 event

On Wednesday, April 5, Elgin Community College is hosting its annual Experience ECC event at the Spartan Drive Campus from 6 to 8 pm.

Sandra Horvath Hagan, Michele Clark join ESO Board of Directors

Right Care, Right Place, Right Time

An Advocate Sherman Hospital emergency medicine physician share tips for how to get the care you need when you need it.

Jewish violins saved from WWII featured in May 20 ESO Concert

Violins of Hope concert showcases stories of Jewish musicians during the Holocaust

TAVR heart procedure gives 91-year-old her energy back

The minimally invasive TAVR procedure at Advocate Sherman Hospital helped Lila Pisula of Algonquin get back to her vibrant life.

Elgin Symphony Orchestra announces 2023-24 classics concerts

Season subscription package sales begin March 1

ECC’s SBCT division expands truck driving program

Truck driving students can get trained and on the road faster with Elgin Community College’s new 8-week CDL program.

Virtual exchange program brings a global perspective to ECC campus

The first Virtual Exchange program, EDU Africa, started in the spring of 2022.

ESO’s March concerts feature ‘full spectrum’ of orchestra music

Guest conductor Lee Mills challenges how orchestral music is defined

Here’s what to do if you witness a cardiac arrest

A cardiologist from Advocate Sherman Hospital in Elgin, Ill. shares vital steps for survival.

Woodwind instruments featured in Elgin Symphony Orchestra concert

March 19 performance to be held at First United Methodist Church

Lee Mills to lead Elgin Symphony Orchestra concerts on March 4, 5

Concert features music by Ives, Osorio, Márquez, and Dvořák

Heart failure patient receives first mini device implant in Illinois

Dr. Harshal Sheth, a cardiac electrophysiology physician at Advocate Sherman Hospital, successfully implants new CCM therapy mini device.

5 things to consider before having surgery

A general surgeon at Advocate Sherman Hospital in Elgin, Ill. shares five tips to help you feel prepared for surgery.

Elgin Community College offers hands-on STEM exploration at open house

The STEM Open House offers tours of the ECC facilities and live demonstrations from professors on Thursday, March 9, from 6 to 9 pm.

Black History Month 2023: Resistance Through Black Excellence

Elgin Community College is celebrating Black History Month through the 2023 theme Resistance Through Black Excellence with in-person events.

ECC partners with Pace Bus on free CDL permit training

The move creates jobs and opportunities in the public transportation workforce.

Emergency department manager named Nurse Leader of the Year

Advocate Sherman Hospital emergency department manager named Advocate Health Care’s 2022 Nurse Leader of the Year.

ECC expands options for students seeking music production careers

Elgin Community College now offers an Associate of Fine Arts in music production.

Elgin Symphony Orchestra presents Beethoven’s “Emperor” Concerto

Pianist Albert Cano Smit featured in concerts on Feb. 4 and 5, 2023

Chamber Music on the Fox presents music of 17th century Italy

Concert featuring Newberry Consort to be held Jan. 30 in West Dundee

Greater Elgin Sing-Along Handel's Messiah raises $3,500 for FFGE

Donations at inaugural charity event will provide food for more than 175 local families in need

Advocate Sherman Hospital patient experiences Chicago Bears game day

Advocate Sherman Hospital cancer patient Sarah Basheer was honored with a special Chicago Bears game day experience on Saturday, Dec. 24.

ECC approves student-drafted Land Acknowledgement Statement

The ECC District 509 Board of Trustees approved the college’s first Indigenous Land Acknowledgment Statement at the Dec. 13, 2022, meeting.