A plan that would allow community colleges in Illinois to offer four-year degrees hits a major roadblock in Springfield. But ...

Camelot Homes, Lennar and Taylor Morrison – will launch the Saddleback community in Peoria with more than 300 new houses.

An associate degree, which takes about two years to complete full time, is usually the highest degree available, but community college students can also receive certificates and job training.

Whether you’re a high school student unsure of which colleges to apply to or an adult considering going back to school, there are plenty of reasons to put community college on your list.

Saddleback Jewelry & Coin opened in Magnolia ... Ward said she most looks forward to getting to know the Magnolia community. "Each community brings in different things," Ward said.