Richland Community College is giving the community a look behind the curtain with their new podcast: The Sprout. With new episodes released every Monday through May 2026, the podcast highlights the many ways Richland Community College is bringing redemption and innovation through education. Each episode is a casual conversation between the host, Cassie Ndembe, and…

EnRiching Our History, the 4th Annual EnRich Program Recognition & Awards, will be held on Saturday, February 21, 2026. Featuring Keynote Speaker Tiffany D. Hightower, the Executive Director of the Illinois Legislative Black Caucus Foundation, the evening will include: The event will be located in the Shilling Community Education Center Salons on Richland’s main campus….

Decatur, IL – On Monday, October 6, Illinois State Comptroller Susana Mendoza (D) plans to honor Dr. Isaac Zúñiga and two others at her annual Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration. “As we begin Hispanic Heritage Month, I am humbled to be recognized by the Illinois State Comptroller’s Office as one of this year’s Hispanic Heritage honorees,”…

Richland Community College Honors Life of Longtime Board Member Richland Community College is honoring the life of Tom Ritter, a dedicated member of the Board of Trustees since 2013, who passed away on August 20, 2025. Tom was dedicated to using his passions to support his community. A lifelong resident of Blue Mound, Tom owned…