Illinois Central Review

This is our biggest issue to date! There is a variety of artwork, different poetic forms, and compelling prose in this issue for you to enjoy. The creative endeavors of the students at Illinois Central College never cease to amaze me.

Illinois Central Review is currently accepting submissions for its next issue, which will be published in August 2024. The deadline to submit is May 1, and you can do so here: Volume III/Issue II Submission Form. Remember, submissions are open to all students taking classes at ICC, including those in the Dual Enrollment and Strong Start programs through Early College.

Finally, I invite you to visit the Illinois Central Review Facebook page for updates and weekly features of this issue's contributions.

I hope you enjoy this issue. Thank you for taking a look!

In writing,

Melissa Grunow,
Associate Professor, English

Do you know what time it is??

By Elizabeth Bouchez

About the Artist

Elizabeth has been creating art for as long as she can remember. She works with any artistic medium she can get her hands on which results in a wide variety of wacky creations. Her current medium of choice is crayons and construction paper creating a silly and whimsical feel to her artwork.

New Beginnings

By Emy Leffler

About the Artist

Emy Leffler was born in Canton, Illinois. This is her second year at ICC. She is the one who loves to write but hates to speak. She is the one who loves silence but dies without music. Since she was young, she has always been interested in the arts. She has always loved to create artwork and still does.

Memory Map

By Maddie Mazzola

About the Artist

Whether it's through writing or drawing, Maddie Mazzola is dedicated to captivating audiences using her love for the arts. Maddie is deeply passionate about crafting compelling artwork and literary pieces to inspire others and create a sense of connection. Maddie's goal while creating is to find peace in healing her inner child and encourage others to do the same.