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February is Career and Technical Education month. The school celebrated with Spirit Week at the La Salle-Peru Area Career Center. The program helps students and staff rally around a common cause: building a sense of community and belonging.

After correctly spelling “illicitly,” Amboy Junior High School’s Parker Zimmerly won the Lee, Ogle, Whiteside Regional Spelling Bee on Thursday.

The Plainfield South High School Black Student Association will host the sixth annual Black History Month Showcase on Friday.

Joliet Catholic Academy president and principal Dr. Jeffrey Budz announced the 2025 Hall of Champions: Business & Industry class.

Glenbard South High School will have a new principal starting this summer as part of a leadership shuffle.

Thirty buses at Troy School District 30-C were rendered inoperative after the catalytic converters were stolen from them.

Because of the expected winter storm forecast for northern Illinois, some Will County school districts are opting for virtually with e-learning on Wednesday.

Rapid Healthcare, located at 167 N. Chicago St. in Joliet treats urgent injury and illnesses, manages chronic conditions, provides for routine and preventive health care and accepts most medical insurance.

Interactive smart boards are being used in classrooms for students as young as kindergarten at Jefferson School in Sterling.

Lemont High School was represented in the main event at the country’s largest statewide theatre festival for the first time since 2016.

Downers Grove Grade School District 58 is seeking applicants to fill a vacancy on its board of education following the resignation of Gregory Harris

Lockport Township High School will host its second annual Student Short Film Festival on Friday night to showcase student work and determine which group will compete in a state level contest.

Newman students visited St. Mary's school Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2025, to play games with the kids in celebration of Catholic Schools Week.

The Dixon school is recognizing Catholic Schools Week with some fun activities and service to the community in celebration.

Nazareth Academy's Dance Team has once again qualified for state competition

In celebration of Catholic Schools Week, St. Anne's students take a break to play a series of Minute To Win It games.

The teams will compete Feb. 8 at DHS in the United States Drone Soccer District VI Qualifier.

The Tri-County Opportunities Council Early Head Start/Head Start program at Wallace School in Sterling welcomed representatives from state Reps. Brady Fritts and Tony McCombie's offices for a visit and tour Thursday, Jan. 23, 2025.

Drone soccer teams from Dixon High School and Reagan Middle School scrimmage Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2025, to hone their drones in a qualifying match for a chance to go to nationals.

Lyons Township High School recently named its December Students of the Month

Lockport Township High School District 205 is hosting its fourth annual ShareFest event on Sunday, Dec. 15.

A total of 260 participants signed up for St. Anne's annual Turkey Trot 5K, held Thursday, Nov. 28, 2024, at Lowell Park in Dixon.

A nearly $2 million grant to Joliet Junior College, including $850,000 dedicated to scholarships, will allow the school to open a new Honors College program in 2025.

Henry Franzen, a fifth grader at River View Elementary School in Plainfield, is honoring veterans in two ways this Veterans Day.

Joliet Junior College's Student Support Services, Housing and Food Insecurity Program aims to help students experiencing those issues with practical solutions.

More than two months after a devastating fire at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church and Academy in Downers Grove, work has finally begun on the cleanup.

A 17-year-old student from Lockport has been charged after the FBI detected a threat made against Providence Catholic High School on Snapchat on Wednesday.

Proceeds from the New Lenox Area Historical Society’s annual fall feast benefit the preservation of Schmuhl School and its ongoing student programs.

The first of the Diocese of Joliet's shuttered churches has been placed on the market for sale, despite claims that there were no plans to sell the real estate.

When Fill a Heart 4 Kids and CC’s Wish List teamed up on Sept. 23 to give children in need an opportunity to shop for back-to-school clothes, it wasn’t just any “Pop-up Shop”; it was a celebration of community and support.

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.

The JJC Board of Trustees this week could not agree on 5 different candidates for a vacant trustee position. The decision could go to the chairman of the Illinois Community College Board if the trustees can't reach agreement.

Juniors and seniors at Providence Catholic High School in New Lenox may sign up for the the new sports officiating course.

The Joliet university's radio station, WCSF-FM 88.7, is currently collecting donations of used and collectible music and memorability for its music rummage sale in November.

The threat was determined to be not a viable threat; nevertheless, Minooka police followed up with the student and parent at the family’s home.

Joliet Junior College recognized distinguished individuals and organizations who demonstrate “exceptional service, leadership and commitment to the community" at its “Night of Stars” event.

The Romeoville High School Marching Spartans will host the seventh annual Spartan Classic, featuring marching bands from throughout the Chicago suburbs, on Saturday, Sept. 21.

Joliet Junior College and an exploratory committee made up of Grundy area officials have been working since last year on an expansion into Morris that would bring a new building, though a location has not yet been determined.

Kara Welsh, 21, of Plainfield was found shot multiple times in an apartment near the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater campus Friday night. Welsh would have started her senior year on Tuesday.

Applications for the JJC Board of Trustees open seat must be filed by 5 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 6, either by email, or postmarked by that date through mail.

Joliet West High School is going to an emergency E-Learning Day on Wednesday because the air conditioning is not working in the school’s cafeteria,.

Herrick Middle School in Downers Grove kicks off the year with a new leadership team in place

Students, faculty and staff reporting for the first day of classes at Woodlands Academy of the Sacred Heart on Aug. 20 were greeted by spirited signage and decorations inside and outside the building.

Crystal Lake District 47 started its school year on Wednesday, Aug, 21, 2024, with students, teachers and staff returning for the first day of class.

The Lockport Township High School District 205 board approved Candace Gerritsen to fill the vacancy on the board of education left by the death of Dr. Sandra Chimon Rogers in June.

The Plainfield School District 202 Board of Education may consider approving a settlement agreement in a federal lawsuit case involving allegations of hazing and sexual assault of two former football players.

The Will County Health Department and the Brown Chapel AME are partnering to open a new micro-pantry at the church which will open during the congregation's annual Community Day on Sunday.

Dixon children saw their summer break end with school beginning Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2024.

HVAC system was damaged in July 14 storm.

St. Joseph Academy’s preschool-kindergarten in Joliet will offer tours and registration for the coming school year from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Aug. 10 .