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(from left) Yohann Cha (22) of IVCC and Adrian Hughes (3) of BHCC exchange shoves whilst pursuing the ball on Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2025 at Rotary Park in La Salle. (MaKade Rios for IV Leader)

Breaking Ankles, Not Ties

Makade Rios, Sports Reporter September 13, 2025

     IVCC and Black Hawk College finished in a 0-0 tie after a highly aggressive rivalry-driven matchup led to injuries on Wednesday evening.      Although no ball found itself hitting the...

Spirit Day plans announced

Spirit Day plans announced

Jabulile Mooketsi, IV Leader Staff Writer September 4, 2025

Spirit Day is a tradition that happens annually here at Illinois Valley Community College. This year Spirit Day will take place in the courtyard, Wednesday, Sept. 24, from 9:30 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. This...

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On the Pitch
Freshman Angel Lemus looking to set up a pass along the sidelines during the Eagles’ soccer match vs. Joliet on Aug. 27. The Eagles dropped the contest 4-1.

Soccer season begins

IV Leader Staff September 4, 2025

IVCC men’s soccer is currently sitting at 1-2 on the year. Despite having a few close losses, the team looks to improve on their already impressive 11-6-1 record from the previous season. Four...

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Pep Talk
Kate Vigars, the new head coach of the Eagles volleyball team, details strategy for her team between games of the Eagles Aug. 27 match vs. Sauk Valley.

IVCC alum leads Eagles

IV Leader Staff September 4, 2025

Kate Vigars has returned to her alma mater for a second year to coach the Eagles volleyball team. Vigars, who played for the Eagles from 2018-2020, faced a new challenge this year with only two returning...

Picture of professor Haferkamp.

Keturah Haferkamp joins English department

IV Leader Staff September 4, 2025

Illinois Valley Community College welcomes Keturah Haferkamp to its English department as its newest English instructor. Where are you from? I was born and raised in Los Angeles County in California....

IVCC Installs ‘Smart’ Spaces for Dual-Credit Students

Grace Mertel, IV Leader Staff Writer April 25, 2025

After receiving a generous $890,000 U.S Department of Agriculture Rural Development grant in December 2023, IVCC has successfully begun installment of nine distance learning classrooms for dual-credit...

IVCC Officials Respond to Department of Education Uncertainty: “It Keeps Me Up at Night”

Abigail Beckcom, IV Leader Writer April 24, 2025

As the national conversation about the potential dissolution of the U.S. Department of Education exemplifies, administrators at IVCC are saying to stay calm while preparing for any possible outcomes. President...

Celebrating the compassionate life of IVCC professor Jean Forst 

Celebrating the compassionate life of IVCC professor Jean Forst 

Sonja Penney, Staff Writer, Graphic Designer April 24, 2025

“When I think about Jean, I remember her compassion, kindness and unwavering love,” said her friend and colleague Amanda Cook Fesperman. “She was dedicated to making the world a better place. Jean...

DR. DAVID ALLAN KUESTER

Kuester retires after 27 years of service

Sonja Penney, Staff Writer, Graphic Designer March 29, 2025

Dr. David Allan Kuester, theatre director, who has taught speech and theatre as well as produced myriad plays at IVCC, will retire this year after 27 years. Dr. Kuester’s last day at IVCC is July...

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