Intensive care unit nurse Angie Arthur was honored with the Kernan Family Legacy Award at the South Suburban March for Babies on Saturday, June 6.

Ozziel Lara of Joliet Central and Grace Orth of Joliet West competed among more than 6,500 state champions from across the country.

Each of the Joliet District 86 winners received a trophy as well as a $1,000 scholarship which they can use for college or trade school after graduating from high school.

Contests are funny. No one wants to be judged…unless it’s by our peers….and not a jury of our peers.

Six students from St. Charles middle schools were presented "The American Legion School Award" for demonstrating patriotism and leadership in the community.

Gary Ellis was named the winner of the Rochelle Chamber of Commerce Lawn of the Week contest on June 5.

Here is the list of Wilco award winners from Plainfield School District 202 for the 2025-26 school year.

Here's a list of the awards and honors presented at the May 22 promotion ceremony.

The Beautification Committee members and volunteer judges will visit all nominated properties and select award recipients on Wednesday, June 17.

The art show presented over 1,500 peices of student artwork from all Joliet Public Schools District 86 elementary and junior high schools. Music was provided by District 86 bands.

Montmorency Community School District in Rock Falls recently announced its eighth grade awards honorees.

The Lake County Sheriff’s Office has been recognized on the national stage by the National Association of School Resource Officers.

Jason King took fourth place in the straight truck division at the 2026 Wisconsin State Truck Rodeo in Appleton, Wisconsin.

The Illinois Municipal Utilities Association recognized RMU for earning all three national association awards.

The Manteno Chamber of Commerce presented six awards at its annual dinner and awards banquet.

The Zonta Club of the Joliet Area presented the awards at two events.

The Ogle County Educational Cooperative saw three staff members presented with IPA Leadership Awards in 2026.

Rock Falls High School recently released the names of the graduating students who have earned awards, honors and scholarships.

The winners were honored at the Montgomery Village Board meeting on May 11 and received certificates of recognition and special prizes for their contributions.

Shaw Local celebrated the winners and nominees of the Sauk Valley Favorites with a dinner and awards ceremony Tuesday, May 12, 2026, at Sauk Valley Community College.

Joliet West High School honored Payton Palesh and Calloway Walsh as its 2026 Mr. and Ms. Alpha Omega at Senior Awards on May 6, recognizing them as the school’s best all-around seniors.

Visit Lake County hosted its annual National Travel and Tourism Week forum May 8 at Six Flags Great America in Gurnee, bringing together industry leaders and local officials to recognize tourism’s vital role in the regional economy.

The United Way of Lee County held its 2025 campaign celebration Tuesday in Dixon to wrap up its donation year.

Rochelle Township High School held its annual Honors Night for the Class of 2026 on May 4.

Plainfield East students earned medals in seven events, setting a new school record and marking an increase from last year.

Rochelle Municipal Utilities recently announced its receipt of three awards from the American Public Power Association.

Plainfield North students competed against 54 schools at the Science Olympiad Team State Tournament at the University of Illinois.

The Forrestville Valley School District recently announced IPA Leadership Award winners.

Three students from Mary Morgan Elementary School in Byron received special recognition, including Olive Anderson, Jacey Jones and Charlotte Leonhardt.

Joliet community members are encouraged to nominate individuals whose yards stand out for their care, creativity, and overall appearance.

After recent recognition by the Rochelle Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution, as the winner of the local American History Video Contest, James Chadwick was selected state winner of the Illinois DAR American History Video Contest.

Oregon Community Unit School District 220 recently announced that Head Boys Basketball Coach Jarrett Reynolds has been named a Regional Coach of the Year by the Illinois Basketball Coaches Association (IBCA).

Montgomery is seeking nominations for individuals, organizations, and businesses that have gone above and beyond volunteering their time and talents to better the community.

The Providence Catholic High School team also captured its eighth consecutive regional championship in March, once again qualifying a full roster for the state competition.

The honors are a school tradition dating back to 1958 which recognizes two high school seniors who “best represent the ideals of Joliet Township High School.”

Abi Rose finished fourth in Impromptu Speaking and qualified for FBLA Nationals in San Antonio, Texas, June 29-July 2.

Rev. John Hornicak, pastor at St. Joseph Catholic Church, said more than 100 accent lights now go all the way around the outside of the church.

These Will County students will travel to Ireland from June 28 to July 23.

Aisha Chavda won the Illinois Civics Bee last year. Now the seventh-grader from Timber Ridge Middle School is heading back to regionals on April 28 — this time as a defending champion.

OSF HealthCare Saint Katharine Medical Center is teeing up a new tradition that brings together fun, fellowship and philanthropy with the inaugural OSF Saint Katharine Golf Outing on July 9 at Timber Creek Golf Course in Dixon.

Three Dixon police officers were honored Monday for the March 17 rescue of a person who was found unconscious in a closed garage with a vehicle running.

Kings Elementary School students received awards at an event at the school April 17 through the Rochelle Kiwanis Golden K Bringing Up Grades program.

Veteran reporter Bob Okon was honored by Northern Illinois University as the recipient of the school’s Illinois Journalist of the Year award

Awards were presented for the third annual Focus on Photography art exhibit at the opening reception at the Coliseum Museum on Friday, April 10.

Four students from Joliet Central and Joliet West high schools competed with top talent from across the state in multiple Computer Aided Drafting categories.

Dixon Public Works Director Matt Heckman received the Dixon Citizen of the Year Award Friday, April 17, 2026, at the Best of Dixon Awards.

Caleb Christos and Karina Murillo Ibarra showcase entrepreneurship skills in annual competition

The YWCA of the Sauk Valley named six area women as 2026 Women of Achievement award recipients Thursday afternoon at the Dixon Elks Lodge.

The Phidian Art Club handed out its 2026 art show awards Thursday, April 16, 2026, at the Loveland House in Dixon.

Rochelle Municipal Utilities has been recognized with three honors from the American Public Power Association.