Heartland Community College

The Penguin Project of McLean County is launching Penguin Players, a new community theater program designed for performers with disabilities who are 22 years and older. The chapter's existing theater program, which modifies full-scale musicals for the stage, serves performers ages 10 to 24.

Representatives from five McLean County housing and service outreach organizations attended the Continuum of Care conference on Thursday in Bloomington. They spoke about their successes, challenges and what the future of housing looks like.

Heartland Community College and Connect Transit have partnered on a new bus line that will stop along the I-55 corridor from Normal to Pontiac. The line will be free for Heartland students.

Heartland is set to regain funding in most programs from last year, following the state's 1% increase in community college funding, but will lose a healthcare training grant.

Bloomington-Normal could soon be home to a second state-supported manufacturing training academy — this time based at Rivian. State officials announced the development during a visit to Rivian on Tuesday.

Sam Antonacci blossomed into the 2023 NJCAA Division II National Player of the Year by his sophomore season, leading Heartland to a 57-5 record and the national championship. In 2024, Antonacci was drafted in the fifth round by the Chicago White Sox.

Heartland Community College and three other institutions together generate $799.6 million in economic impact and support 10,464 jobs across Central Illinois, according to a new study.

Former Heartland Community College baseball standout Sam Antonacci had a moment in the spotlight Tuesday after playing a key role in Team Italy’s upset win over Team USA in the World Baseball Classic.

Illinois State University and Heartland Community College renewed their partnership Tuesday to help engineering and special education students transfer credits between the two schools.

Former Heartland Community College baseball player Sam Antonacci will compete in the World Baseball Classic, an international tournament featuring 20 national baseball teams.