HALO Program

05/29/2026

The HALO Transition Year allows students to explore the question "What is Next?" This year-long experience assists students in transitioning into College or the Work Force with the support of their peers, instructors, and family. Students will identify their future goals and develop an action plan alongside their coursework to further those goals though activities both in and outside of the classroom. Learn more at https://www.heartland.edu/halo/HALOTransitionYear/index.html

05/28/2026

HALO graduate Daniel Johnson was interviewed this week about The Penguin Project of McLean County and their upcoming production of "The Addams Family." Many HALO students enjoy expressing their creativity and building friendships through The Penguin Project and their incredible productions.

The Penguin Project of McLean County is back with its 16th heartwarming production, proving that disabilities don't limit talent! This year's show is "The Addams Family"!

05/27/2026

Congratulations to Jared Witte, Collin Felde, Will Raycraft, Kendall Meredith, Ari Peck, and Emily Forrest! They successfully completed credit courses this semester at Heartland Community College in addition to their HALO classes. You all did a great job!

05/26/2026

Meet the newest member of the HALO Class of 2028 at Heartland Community College -- Sophia Lawson!

05/25/2026

HALO offices and all Heartland Community College campuses are closed today in honor of Memorial Day.

05/22/2026

HALO offices and all Heartland Community College campuses will be closed Monday, May 25, in honor of Memorial Day.

05/21/2026

The HALO Program is now enrolling for Fall 2026 at both our Heartland Community College Normal and Pontiac campuses. Visit heartland.edu/halo for more information or email [email protected] to sign up for a campus visit.

05/20/2026

Congratulations to these amazing HALO students who successfully completed the Transition Year: Kendall Meredith, Elexa Wills, CJ Muncey, Jared Witte, Jamie Martin, Collin Felde, Isaiah Coonce, Mersei Mavungu, Faith Stanford, Emily Hergett, Kenedi Boucher, Luke Hanson, Owen Shelton, and Grace Totheroh.
Good luck!

05/19/2026

Help us bring the HALO Transition Year to Heartland Community College Pontiac! This one-year program helps students with intellectual, cognitive or development delays and other learning challenges prepare for college or more competitive employment through instruction and support while identifying steps to help students achieve their desired future.
If you or anyone you know is interested, check out our website heartland.edu/HALO or contact us directly for more information and [email protected] or 309-268-8255.

Come be a Heartland Hawk!

05/18/2026

Congratulations, HALO Class of 2026! Noah Andrews, Colin Brown, Jackson Daughty, Emily Forrest, Bryce Hardesty, Bailey Keiser, Sophie Knuffman, Ari Peck, Ethan Perkinson, Caleb Pietrus, Emi Sanchez, Isaac Smith, and Luna Thomson have amazing futures ahead.