The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity, through its Community Services Block Grant, has made funds available to Tri-County Opportunities Council for at least 12 scholarships of up to $1,250 each for income-eligible students.

The University of Wisconsin-Madison has recognized students named to the dean’s list for the fall semester. 

More than 587 students earned their bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees from Northern Illinois University.

A total of 1,465 students at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater were recipients of scholarships for the 2024-25 academic year.

Students at a handful of Sauk Valley high schools are working to break down stereotypes and promote tolerance, acceptance and wellness among their peers in an effort to develop healthy relationships through the BLIND program.

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About 500 freshmen from six area high schools attended a BLIND (Building Lasting Impressions that Never Die) retreat Thursday, Sept. 19, 2024, as a way to build leadership skills and understanding.

Hosted by University of Illinois Extension, Ag Awareness Days ‘24 took 338 youths on a fast-paced, interactive, guided tour of science, engineering and technology that drive today’s farm operations.

Pathway Playground provides an opportunity for students to connect with local businesses and explore the vast array of career paths available to them.

Restrictions on cellphone use in schools have increased in the past year across the nation as phone use rises and studies indicate the negative impact of social media on youths. Here is how some Sauk Valley-area school districts are handling the cellphone debate.