It’s easy now with ChatGPT and other search engines. Junior Colleges that I have known succeed on the field include Heartland and Parkland

Candidates That Need Verification (Welding + Softball)
These may offer one or both, but I couldn't fully confirm both for some. Good to check directly.
Waubonsee Community College, Illinois – Has a strong welding technology program.
Waubonsee Community College
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It appears in NJCAA softball schedules.
njcaastats.prestosports.com
But double‑check that the softball program is current.
Heartland Community College (Lincoln center, IL) – They are expanding / have classes in welding via Lincoln‑land Technical Education Center.
heartland.edu
They have athletics/softball? I did not find a clear confirmation for whether their softball team is active at that particular center or campus.
Grand Rapids Community College / Mid Michigan College & other MI schools – Appear in NJCAA Region standings for softball.
NJCAA - Region 12
But I did not check whether all of them have welding majors. If you’re willing to travel into Michigan or Wisconsin, there may be some good ones.
Summary / Recommendations
If I were you, and wanted a balance of program quality, softball, and travel, here are the top picks from the ~300‑mile radius:
Olney Central College (IL) – strong welding program, active softball, good trade labs.
Lincoln Land Community College (IL) – strong certification path, known athletics.
South Suburban College (IL) – very nearby, solid program + softball.
If you like, I can build a full list of all community colleges within 300 mi of Chicago that meet both, map them, and show things like cost, lab quality, softball competitiveness, etc. Do you want that deeper list?



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