Sauk Valley Community College‘s police academy, now hosting its 10th class, is not only resolving the issue of lengthy recruitment timelines, local police chiefs say, but new officers say they are able to build stronger ties with the communities they will serve.

Maya Kobbeman hopes to major in social work and get on the path to becoming a licensed clinical social worker to help others.

The Illinois Sheriffs’ Association will award over $58,000 in college scholarships throughout the state of Illinois to students wishing to pursue higher education during the 2026-2027 academic year.

Gavin Staats plans to attend Sauk Valley Community College's electrical and HVAC programs.

The following area students have been named to Illinois State University’s fall 2025 dean’s list.

The Distinguished Alumni Award is bestowed in recognition of a particular achievement of noteworthy value, a series of such achievements, or a career of noteworthy accomplishments that bring honor to the college.

Several students throughout the Sauk Valley have been recognized for their academic achievements at the collegiate level.

This innovative five-session workshop series, developed in partnership with the Sauk Valley Area Chamber of Commerce, is designed to bridge the gap between classroom education and the real-world business sector.

Eleven students have been named Whiteside Area Career Center students of the month for December.