What's going on behind the scenes?? Well we won't ruin the surprise yet, but here's a hint: Check your mailboxes in 1 week and this scene will all make sense! Got any guesses? Shoot them our way!

Don’t let that expensive camera collect any more dust. Take it off the shelf and finally learn how to use it… like you’ve been saying you will for the last (insert # of years) here… ow.ly/i07a50ji8Lx

The holidays are sneaking up. Don’t wait until you’re knee deep in Halloween candy to take control. In this 2-session class, learn how to avoid food cravings and crashes this holiday season. ow.ly/t3a550jiOm6

Do you call Illinois home? Don't miss out on its 200th birthday celebration! ow.ly/dfhW50jnrJf

They're a motley crew... and if you can't tell from these photos, we often have no clue what they're up to...but we sure do love 'em anyway! Happy #NationalBossesDay to these inspiring and caring leaders and friends. Thanks for everything you bring to the CE team!

So thrilled to welcome nearly 60 attendees to campus for this year’s Lunch, Learn, & Listen event! Thanks to everyone who came out yesterday to celebrate Illinois’ 200th birthday with us. Enjoy this sampling of photos from the afternoon.

They call it the Windy City for a reason. These smiling faces braved the cold and gloomy day to tour famous architecture in Chicago on this month’s EDventure! We’ve got all kinds of great trips in store. Stay tuned for the next EDventure opportunity!

A couple of captivated audiences at our Scones & Crowd Pleasing Appetizers classes. I mean, how could you not be when you're making something that looks that delicious?!

Did someone say candy and costumes?? Any excuse for fun and food in the workplace, we will take! A #HappyHalloween from the Continuing Ed department!

Drone lovers! Drone likers! Drone admirers from afar! The Drones in the Heartland conference is NEXT FRIDAY, November 9. heartland.edu/drone for detailed schedule & registration #HeartlandDrone

Honoring our veterans is important to us. If you’ve served in the military or know someone who has, we invite you to a special Veteran’s Day ceremony. Indoor, handicapped accessible Monday, November 12 11-11:30AM Heartland Campus Cafe

Don’t rely on wishes to Santa. We’re giving you the gift of holiday-themed classes. Don’t miss out on these festive offerings, perfect for putting you in that merry holiday mood! ow.ly/VNBN50jC4SR

The Flower Fairy dropped by the office today, giving us a little splash of spring on the day it's supposed to snow!

Thanks to our fantastic instructor, Dale Day, for an educational and empowering class on basic plumbing fixes for the homeowner. Psst… look for more homeowner DIY classes in the spring!

Yesterday, we had the privilege of honoring our veterans for their service to our country. Thank you, to all the men and women who have sacrificed and given so much. We’re proud to call you our heroes.

This adorable group is all smiles, proudly showing off the hats they made in our Stranded Colorwork Knitting class. Such a cute design and perfect for winter!

It was a pleasure to welcome over 100 drone-lovers to our campus last week. Our 2nd Drones in the Heartland Conference was a blast! Check out a handful of images from this educational and inspiring day.

Spread the love of Thanksgiving with us this week! Watch our Facebook page for a new video everyday where you'll meet some of the team and hear what we're feeling grateful about. Tell us what you're thankful for! Comment or reply using #CEsaysthanks

We’re suckers for succulents! These succulent-loving students enjoyed learning how to plant, care for, and arrange these unique little plants for décor. Sad you missed out? We’ll have another class available in the spring!

These kids need YOU! We’re looking for enthusiastic instructors who love spending time with kids. Consider teaching a youth summer class in technology, the arts, home ec, science...whatever your specialty! Contact us at (309) 268-8160 today to get the conversation started!