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The Joliet Central Math Team finished third place overall at the JJC Invitational, earning first place in four competitions.

Three members of the Joliet West High School math team have qualified for the state math competition in April at Illinois State University.

Joliet Central High School has announced the top 10 finalists for this year's Mr. and Ms. J. Finalists were chosen by faculty based on school involvement, community service and character.

Joliet West High School has announced the top 10 finalists for the Mr. and Ms. Alpha Omega, an award given to students who have contributed to school and community activities while maintaining excellent academic records.

Joliet Public Schools District 86 has named the Students of the Month for February

Candidates for Joliet Public Schools District 86 answer how the district can improve reading and English proficiency and state test scores.

The Illinois State Board of Education is seeking clarification on federal funding following Trump Administration's announced Department of Education cuts.

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker supports legislation to ban the use of cellphones in classrooms across the state. Here is what candidates for Joliet Township School District 204 think about cellphones in schools.

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker is pushing for passing legislation to ban the use of cellphones in classrooms across the state. Here is what candidates for Lockport Township School District 205 think about cellphones in schools.

Joliet West High School recognized 69 of its students as Illinois State Scholars at its Board of Education meeting on Feb. 18.

Candidates for full four-year terms on the Lockport Township High School District 205 Board of Education spoke with residents on Tuesday at a candidate forum hosted by the LTHS 205 Foundation.

Expanding educational opportunities for more community members was a theme for four of the six candidates running for the Joliet Junior College Board of Trustees who attended a forum Tuesday evening.

Two Plainfield School District middle school Special Olympic basketball teams will compete in the state championship games this weekend.

The Joliet West speech team concluded their strongest season in team history with two students placing at the state tournament Feb. 23, following a first place team victory at sectionals.

District 202 in Plainfield's new schedule will provide more equity in offerings across all four high schools additional opportunities to prepare for college and careers, more academic support for students and increased collaborative planning time for teachers.

Candidates for Joliet Public Schools District 86's Board of School Inspectors spoke to the public Wednesday at a candidate forum at the Joliet Public Library.

Joliet Junior College has put its support behind Gov. JB. Pritzker's plan to expand Illinois Community Colleges' offering to include bachelor's degree programs.

Joliet Public Schools District 86 recently launched the second year of a district-wide Joliet Reads One District, One Book reading campaign.

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

Gov. JB Pritzker announced a plan Wednesday to require Illinois schools to limit student use of cell phones during instructional time.

The Joliet Township High School orchestra has commissioned a custom piece of music which the students will be able to perform this fall for the organization's 120th anniversary.

The annual Will County Kids Fair was held at Troy Middle School in Plainfield, giving families a day out for the Presidents Day Holiday.

Troy 30-C Community Consolidated School District, in collaboration with the village of Shorewood, celebrated Youth in Government Day on Thursday.

Troy Middle School in Plainfield will host the Will County Kids Fair on Presidents Day, Monday, Feb. 17. The free event features interactive and educational activities.

Joliet Township High School District 204 is hosting a "job and community resource expo" on Feb. 20 at Joliet West High School for the entire community.

Joliet Public Schools District 86's Forest Park I.E. has been named a state-level School of Character by Character.org.

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

Joliet Public Schools District 86 has announced its Students of the Month for January.

The Romeoville Fire Academy has received a two-year extension of its grant from the Endeavor Health Community Investment Fund to provide scholarships for students from underserved communities.

Application deadline for students at participating high schools for the Will County Center for Economic Development internship program is Feb. 21.

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.

Troy Community Consolidated School District 30-C recognized its November and December Students of the Month at its monthly school board meeting.

Students from the University of St. Francis in Joliet must meet certain qualifications for the loan forgiveness program.

Will County schools, agencies respond to President Donald Trump's executive order declaring the Department of Justice will investigate or prosecute agencies which do not comply with immigration enforcement officers.

Joliet Public Schools District 86 recognized its fourth grade students for leading a sock drive benefitting MorningStar Mission.

Six Joliet Township High School District 204 students and Joliet West’s Concert Choir have been selected to perform as Illinois Music Educators Association All-State Musicians in Peoria.

Extreme cold forces Joliet schools to go to e-learning Tuesday as wind chills expected to reach 25 to 30 below zero

Students from eleven area high schools will compete in the Student Silent Film Festival, a film competition where area students create original motion pictures that contain no sound.

Plainfield Township beta tested the Thriveworks program in 2023 and then increased its budget in 2024 for mental health services.

Plainfield School District 202 sending 16 students to participate in the annual Illinois Music Education Association All-State program.

Gompers Junior High students and staff recently raised $1,600 for the Joliet Area chapter of Pink Heals during the second annual Students vs. Faculty Basketball Fundraiser.

Joliet Township High School Central campus held a ribbon cutting ceremony Monday for its new culinary arts rooms ready just in time for when school resumes Wednesday.

Lockport Township High School is one of the only schools in Illinois that offers a Japanese foreign language program, and it is thriving.

The Joliet Region Chamber of Commerce & Industry showcased numerous events and activities during its special 110th year in 2024.

Hufford Junior High sixth grade students had the opportunity to sign a beam that will be used in the school they will be the first class to graduate from in 2027.

Lockport Township High School student volunteers helped ShareFest distribute thousands of pounds of food, clothes, and toys to families in need in the lead up to Christmas.

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

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.

Troy Community Consolidated School District 30-C has three schools designated exemplary by the Illinois School Report Card.

Joliet Public Schools District 86 and Joliet Township High School District 204 students saw better scores in ELA—which evaluates reading, writing, comprehension, and critical thinking skills—than in math.