Morton College, the second oldest junior college in Illinois, was founded in 1924 to meet the educational demands in the growing communities of Berwyn, Cicero, Forest View, Lyons, McCook, Stickney and other near western suburbs which were a national hub of economic activity.As the community grew, so did Morton College. Originally housed at Morton East High School, the College was governed by the Morton High School Board of Trustees from 1924 until district residents voted to form the independent, Community College District No. 527 in 1966.From a remarkable beginning to a bright, promising future, Morton College continues to move forward in welcoming new and future students wanting to find meaning in their lives and prosper through higher education.Please note that senior citizen discounts do not apply.