Grand Ridge Grade School announced its honor roll for the 3rd quarter of the 2025-26 school year.

Illinois Valley Community College is hosting a panel of local lenders April 28 to help aspiring entrepreneurs navigate the biggest obstacle to starting a business: securing capital.

St. Bede Academy science teacher Dan Fitzpatrick has been selected to attend a prestigious international science program this August at CERN in Geneva, Switzerland.

Illinois Valley Community College’s Board of Trustees celebrated student achievement on Monday, March 16, as President Tracy Morris announced winners of two annual essay contests.

Illinois Valley Community College student and teacher Kealey Rick was recently named a Golden Apple Scholar of Illinois.

High school and college students will compete in separate divisions, showcasing their skills, learning about the industry and networking with representatives from local companies and IVCC instructors.

Bureau Valley High School inducted 16 new members into the National Honor Society on Thursday, March 26.

The blood drive reflects the Bureau Valley High School National Honor Society’s commitment to service, one of its core pillars, as members work to make a meaningful impact both within their school and throughout the broader community.

The Illinois Valley Community College Ottawa Center will be closed until noon on Thursday, April 2, due to a facilities issue.