Birkey’s Farm Store proudly announces a grant awarded to Birkey’s CNH Service Technician Apprenticeship Program at Parkland College. The grant, supported by East Central Illinois Workforce Board with Champaign County Regional Planning Commission funding, will cover tuition and other additional costs for freshman students.

Sauk Valley Community College (SVCC) has witnessed a significant surge in enrollment within its Early Childhood Education (ECE) program for the fall 2023 semester. The rise in enrollment can be attributed to enhanced accessibility and attractive financial incentives, responding to the critical need for educators in our region.