Enjoy our community resources Even if you’re not a student!
Library All campuses Access academic support, research tools and quiet study spaces in our full-service library. Whether you’re writing a paper or looking for a new bookclub fave, our librarians are here to help every step of the way.
Fitness Center Grayslake Campus With affordable membership and modern equipment, our fitness center supports wellness for all. It’s a welcoming space to stay active and motivated no matter if you’re a gym newbie or already have an established routine.
Massage Clinic Southlake Campus Everyone could use some affordable self-care these days. Enjoy a massage at the hands of CLC massage therapy students who gain important experience while you get a chance to relax and focus on you.
Children’s Learning Centers Grayslake and Lakeshore Campuses Our nationally accredited childcare centers offer safe and enriching care designed for students/parents and the wider community. With a focus on early childhood development, our caring staff fosters curiosity, creativity and confidence in each child.
Outdoor Hiking Trail Grayslake Campus Looking for an accessible escape into the beauty of Lake County’s native landscape? Enjoy a peaceful walk or invigorating hike on our oncampus trail open year ‘round, surrounded by a wide variety of native flowers, grasses, birds and insects.
Prairie Restaurant Prairie at Brae Loch Savor gourmet dishes prepared by culinary students. Open to the public for breakfast and lunch during select sessions, your meal supports real-world training for the next generation of chefs and hospitality professionals. Bon appetite!
Advanced Technology Center Gurnee Our Advanced Technology Center is a cutting-edge facility designed to boost regional manufacturing workforce through hands-on training and state-of-the-art equipment. It’s open for tours--so stop by and see what the future of manufacturing looks like.
Music, Theatre & Dance Performances James Lumber Center of the Performing Arts Grayslake Campus James Lumber Center is your local venue for nationally touring artists, high-quality productions and inspiring cultural experiences. Our stages come alive with student and community music, dance and theatre that inspire and connect us all, year-round.
Dental Hygiene Clinic Lakeshore Campus Take care of your choppers while providing students an opportunity to get handson experience. Under the supervision of licensed professionals, future dental hygienists provide affordable cleaning and X-rays by appointment only.
Shop Fresh and Local Eat local—really local! Students in the horticulture program grow thousands of pounds of fruits and vegetables each year on the Campus Farm, Greenbelt Farm and Urban Center Farm. Buy honey, flowers and homegrown produce at our seasonal market, July through October.
Dream It Anywhere. Create It Here The Baxter Innovation Lab is a design and fabrication instructional workshop open to the community. Use everything from shop tools to 3-D printers. The lab is central to the engineering department’s community events including Maker Faire Lake County, Make a Thon, and the Lake County Robotics Competition.
Urban Farm Center Lakeshore Campus This innovative facility is designed to help grow the next generation of food and farming professionals. Here, people can purchase fresh, local produce yearround, do a self-guided tour of our indoor hydroponics facility, and be inspired by food and farming entrepreneurs throughout Lake County and beyond.
Host Your Event CLC has a wide range of top-notch rental venues offered at reasonable rates with discounts for nonprofits.
Explore these and more at www.clcillinois.edu/community
GRAYSLAKE CAMPUS 19351 W. Washington St.
WAUKEGAN CAMPUS (LAKESHORE) 33 N. Genesee St.
VERNON HILLS CAMPUS (SOUTHLAKE) 1120 S. Milwaukee Ave.
PRAIRIE RESTAURANT AT BRAE LOCH 33600 N. US Highway 45, Grayslake
URBAN FARM CENTER 34 N. Sheridan Rd., Waukegan
ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY CENTER 7735 Grand Ave., Gurnee