From Capitol News Illinois: The Illinois State Board of Education formally adopted a plan Wednesday aimed at improving math instruction and boosting student math scores throughout the state.

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.

Due to weather conditions, the Joliet District 86 Board of School Inspectors meeting scheduled for Wednesday is canceled.

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

The Joliet Public Schools District 86 Board of School Inspectors said Delia Ulloa-Jimenez is stepping down this month.

The 14,900 square-foot addition to Jefferson Elementary School, located at 2651 Glenwood Ave, is the final of three large projects funded by the $99.5 million referendum approved by votntary school.

Collectively, these 19 employees worked a total of 392 years for Joliet District 86.

The Ogle County Educational Cooperative recently recognized three staff members with a total of 55 years of service.

A time capsule buried 25 years ago was unearthed at Thome School on Sunday, May 31, in Rock Falls.

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.

Steve Hall has spent the past 40 years as an educator at Lutheran schools in the region. He recently retired as the principal of St. Paul Lutheran School in Rochelle after nine years in that position.

The gym is one of the final elements to be finished in the new 171,000 square-foot Hufford Junior High School, which is approximately a third larger than the current building.

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Illinois vaccination rates have seen a slight increase in 2025-2026 among students, despite growing vaccine skepticism around the country

The dinner is scheduled from 5-7 p.m. Saturday, June 13, at the Ogle County Fairgrounds, with a live auction following the dinner.

Plainfield will receive a $250,000 Safe Routes to School grant this year through IDOT to improve sidewalks.

A jury trial expected to begin this week for a former DeKalb middle school student teacher accused of grooming and sexually abusing a student has been delayed again, court records show.

Plainfield School District 202 is facing a multi-million dollar decrease in state funding for the coming school year due to its reclassification from a Tier 1 to Tier 2 status district.

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

Joliet Public Schools District 86 has hired Jose Jaramillo, a district graduate, as its new assistant superintendent for human resources.

The Board of Education of Meridian Community Unit School District 223 recently announced the appointment of Lisa Hilliard to fill the current vacancy on the board of education.

The U.S. Department of Justice’s investigation into Illinois school districts’ policies and curricula related to gender identity and sexuality includes one district in Kankakee County.

Two men suffering gunshot wounds in Aurora were transported to local hospitals in incidents the police say “are related.”

The Joliet Public Schools District 86 Board of School Inspectors appointed a new president and vice president on May 13.

Approximately 170 employees will be affected, according to Richard Engstrom, assistant superintendent of business and operations for Plainfield District 202.

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.

As president of the Joliet Township High School (District 204) school board member, he gives his time selflessly, working behind the scenes to support students, families, and educators.

Grand Prairie Elementary School physical education teacher Andrea "Queen P" Paplaski-Grygiel was named an Educator of Excellence by the Will County Regional Office of Education in April.

Breaking down the Illinois State Board of Education policy on school emergency closures and e-learning. Why schools need to conserve their days off, even once winter weather threats have passed

District officials said they have identified approximately $317 million in facility needs over the next 10 years across all the district’s schools.

A system that thousands of schools and universities use was offline Thursday during a cyberattack, creating chaos as students tried to study for finals and underscoring education’s dependence on technology.

Steve Buresh said several factors contributed to his decisions to close both Plainfield stores. Buresh is now making plans to support the community in new ways.

Aisha Chavda, a seventh-grader at Timber Ridge Middle School, placed second at the regional Illinois Civics Bee, advancing to the state competition on July 31.

A group of Gomper's Junior High students and their teacher discovered the hiding place of a time capsule left by students at the school over 50 years ago.

Students from more than 125 Illinois high schools participated in the Illinois High School Art Exhibition, which featured approximately 1,000 of the state’s top young artists.

Record stories that captured people's attention in years passed.

There will be additional police presence at arrival and dismissal at Joliet Central on Monday while police continue to investigate.

Center Cass School District 66 has responded to its inclusion the U.S. Department of Justice is investigating over policies related to gender and sexuality

Will County School District 92 is among three dozen school systems in Illinois that the U.S. Department of Justice is investigating over policies related to gender and sexuality.

Students from Grompers Junior High School investigated and discovered a time capsule that was embedded in the wall of the school in 1969. The time capsule was opened Friday, May 1, 2026.

The championship takes place through Saturday at the George R. Brown Convention Center in Houston. Gear It Forward robotics teamis made up of students from Oswego and Oswego East high schools.

The free event will celebrate the diversity of the John F. Kennedy Middle School community, featuring student-organized displays that highlight cultures from around the world.

Students from several DuPage County high schools recently celebrated the 20th anniversary of the Sustainable Design Challenge by displaying their green building projects to the public at DuPage County’s Administration Building in Wheaton.

A $10 million bond issue will fund an addition to the current junior and senior high schools, adding a new practice gym, expanded weight room, and fitness space.

Stillman Valley High School students Kaleb Chambers and Faith Ashley received specialized equipment and materials from Rockford Airgas on April 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.

Joliet Public Schools District 86 superintendent said she was "thrilled with the turnout" for the open house of Gompers and Hufford junior high schools. The schools will close for the opening of new building for Gompers and Hufford.

Lockport High School students and staff threw a surprise send-off celebration for Superintendent Robert McBride on Friday as he prepares to run the Boston Marathon on Monday.

Lockport Township High School students and teachers surprised Superintendent Dr. Robert McBride with a send-off celebration on Friday as he gets ready to run the Boston Marathon on Monday.

Joliet Public Schools District 86 will host open houses for Hufford and Gompers Junior Highs on Saturday before the old school buildings are demolished.