
Construction Projects
Illinois Valley Community College opened in 1924 as LaSalle-Peru-Oglesby Junior College on the campus of LaSalle-Peru Township High School. Over 85 years later, IVCC continues its vision of leading the community in learning, working and growing:
- 1966 ... LPO becomes Illinois Valley Community College
- 1968 ... Classes are held at 12 temporary buildings across the river west of Oglesby
- 1972 ... Permanent campus dedicated
- 1980 ... Cultural Centre added to the main campus
- 2010 ... Ottawa Center opens to better serve the eastern half of the district
- The Peter Miller Community Technology Center is scheduled to open on main campus early 2014
