Heartland Community College

The public, two-year open admissions college is an affordable resource for higher education, focusing on student success. Initially operating from leased space in Bloomington, the College's steady growth in services, programs and enrollment led to the establishment of a permanent main campus in Normal in 2000. For its first 19 years, the College was led by founding president, Dr. Jonathan M. Astro

th. Upon his retirement in August 2010, Dr. Allen Goben assumed the role as the College’s second president. Centrally located in Normal, Illinois with convenient access to I-74, I-55 and I-39, Heartland's main campus is home to more than 40 programs for career training and transfer preparations. Among the ten buildings that make up the main campus is the first state-funded LEED-Certified (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) building in Illinois -- the Workforce Development Center. A founding member of the Illinois Green Economy Network, Heartland provides training and education that responds to the workforce needs of the regional green economy, helping to address state and national sustainability initiatives. Progressive child development education and space exploration also are part of the unique offerings at Heartland through the Child Development Lab and the Challenger Learning Center. In addition to more than 5,200 credit students, Heartland Community College provides a diverse selection of non-credit enrichment, recreation and professional development classes for more than 8,000 community members. The newly formed CornBelter's professional baseball team calls the Heartland campus home, sharing the Corn Crib baseball stadium and sports complex with Heartland Hawks' Athletics in on the east end of campus. Additional instructional facilities, a Student Center addition, an expanded Heartland Cafe and student bookstore join the new Astroth Community Education Center and a Fitness and Recreation Center on campus, expanding the ability of Heartland Community College to support access to higher education and excellence in teaching in learning with an enhanced focus on student and community success.

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06/03/2026

Forced to leave her home in Ukraine in 2022, Oksana Perestoronia came to the U.S. searching for safety, stability, and a fresh start. 💙

At Heartland Community College, she began taking ESL classes, slowly building confidence in a new language and a new life. Now, she’s taking the next step toward her dream career in nursing.

Hear Oksana’s inspiring story in this episode of Random Acts of Knowledge: https://audioboom.com/posts/8902546-student-profile-oksana-perestoronia-displaced-by-war-and-finding-a-new-life-as-a-nurse

06/02/2026

HCC’s 2026 President’s Medallion honorees are: [left to right] Bob Dobski, Dodie Dunson, Sr., Dr. Ed Carroll, Meta Mickens-Baker, Drs. Charlotte and Joe Talkington 💙 Thanks for all you have done for our community.

06/01/2026

Happy birthday Hunter!

05/29/2026

Our students delivered an outstanding performance at the SkillsUSA Illinois State Championships in Peoria, securing multiple top finishes across several categories. Congratulations to Cami Nowlin and Mia Landu for their first-place wins in Design and Medical Terminology, and to Collin Lister and Maximo Lopez for taking the top two spots in Electronics Technology. We also recognize Tallon Short for earning second-place honors in both T-shirt and Pin Design, and Isaac Kearfott for his hard work in the Automotive Service Technician competition. We are proud to announce that Cami, Mia, and Collin will be moving on to represent our school at the National Championships in Atlanta this June!

05/28/2026

The COUNTRY Financial Trail

What began as a vision for a more accessible campus has officially become a premier destination for the McLean County community. Through a collaborative partnership with COUNTRY Financial and a grant from the Illinois Department of Natural Resources, the COUNTRY Financial Trail is now open at Heartland Community College.

This mile-long trail circles Birky Pond and connects directly to the Constitution Trail, providing an essential link for runners, cyclists, and nature enthusiasts. Beyond recreation, the project includes the restoration of 13 acres of native prairie, birdwatching stations, and an outdoor classroom that will serve as a vital resource for our natural sciences faculty and students. This space represents our ongoing commitment to public-private partnerships that enrich the lives of Heartland students and the community at large.

Read more: https://heartland-30339.page451.sites.451.io/country-financial-trail

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