Chloe Clark plans to attend Sauk Valley Community College and study business and then go on to continue her education to earn an additional degree in ornamental horticulture/floral design.

More than 800 students from over 70 Illinois middle schools took part in the annual state chess finals organized by the Illinois Elementary School Association.

To be honored, the undergraduate must have earned a minimum 3.50 grade-point average and be enrolled as a full-time student.

Woodlawn Arts Academy students will be showing off their theater skills, with performances of “Alice in Wonderland Jr.” the weekend of April 10.

Kirkwood Community College has released its dean’s list for the fall 2025 semester.

Lee County 4-H is excited to announce Project Pool, an engaging and educational event for youths 5-18. This event will take place from 9 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. March 28 at the Lee County Fairgrounds.

St. Anne Catholic School in Dixon is holding a Friday Lenten fish fry fundraiser from 4-7 p.m. Friday, March 13. The community can dine in or carry out orders.

Olivia Ketchum will attend Northern Illinois University to major in music education.

This inaugural program aims to spark creativity, build confidence and introduce young people to the fundamentals of starting and running a business.