The Board of Trustees of Illinois Eastern Community Colleges District No. 529 met Monday night, April 3rd at Lincoln Trail College, Robinson, Illinois to address an emergency situation that has resulted from the tornado that moved through the southern portion of the city of Robinson on Friday, March 31, 2023. Chairman Carter began the meeting asking for a moment of silence for the lost lives and those impacted by the tornado.

The Harry Crisp Building, home to Lincoln Trail’s Broadband Telecom program, was damaged beyond repair. In its current condition, the building represents a potential danger to those who may enter.

In accordance with ILCS 5/3-29, The Board authorized Chancellor Gower to secure the LTC Crisp Building site and take emergency actions necessary to demolish the building and bring the site into a safe and aesthetically pleasing condition.

No other action was taken at this meeting. The next regular meeting of the Board of Trustees will be Tuesday, April 25, 2023, at 6:15 p.m. at Lincoln Trail College