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Thursday, March 28, 2013  John Wood Community College Partners with Western High School to prepare students for college.

Thursday, June 21, 2012  Board votes unanimously to cut positions and raise tuition

Monday, June 04, 2012  Proposed budget would cut three part-time and four full-time positions.

Monday, February 20, 2012  John Wood Community College has experienced a fairly drastic decline in both student enrollment and enrolled credit hours this semester.

Thursday, April 21, 2011  Board increases tuition and gives staff a raise.

Thursday, March 31, 2011  It's going to get more expensive to go to community college. Illinois lawmakers are telling local colleges not to expect any new money from the state next year.

Monday, August 03, 2009  7.6 percent tuition hike at Illinois State