Lake Land College Renews CPR Training Partnership with Illinois Department of Corrections

Lake Land College Board of Trustees Meeting | September, 2025

Article Summary: The Lake Land College board approved a new four-year agreement to continue providing CPR and First Aid training for the Illinois Department of Corrections (IDOC). The college will partner with To The Rescue CPR, LLC of Fairview Heights to deliver the “Heartsaver” program to IDOC personnel across the state.

IDOC Training Agreement Key Points:

• The board approved a four-year agreement with the IDOC to provide CPR training, running from September 8, 2025, to June 30, 2029.

• A concurrent four-year contract was approved with To The Rescue CPR, LLC to serve as the training provider.

• The college anticipates generating approximately $44,750 in annual instructional revenue from the partnership.

The Lake Land College Board of Trustees on Monday, September 8, 2025, solidified its long-standing relationship with the Illinois Department of Corrections (IDOC) by approving a new four-year training agreement. The college will continue to provide CPR and First Aid certification, known as the Heartsaver program, for IDOC staff through June 30, 2029.

To facilitate the training, the board also approved a concurrent four-year agreement with To The Rescue CPR, LLC, a Fairview Heights-based company that will deliver the American Heart Association-certified instruction. The college solicited bids for the service and received one proposal from To The Rescue CPR.

According to a memo from John Woodruff, Vice President for Business Services, the college conservatively anticipates recognizing $44,750 in annual instructional revenue from the IDOC contract. Under the agreement with the provider, To The Rescue CPR’s costs will not exceed 85% of the revenue booked, ensuring a cash-positive arrangement for the college. The contracts do not include volume guarantees but are based on IDOC’s projected training needs. The board approved both agreements unanimously.