Sterling High School’s new pilot program, myPerspectives, is a comprehensive curriculum designed to help develop reading, writing, speaking and listening skills for middle and high school students.

The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity, through its Community Services Block Grant, has made funds available to Tri-County Opportunities Council for at least 12 scholarships of up to $1,250 each for income-eligible students.

Sinnissippi Centers will award up to four $1,000 scholarships in 2025 for students seeking a career in the human services field.

Dan Arickx is proud of the progress he has made in District 13, especially in expanding preschool access and enhancing counseling services for students.

The fun continues for the two schools Thursday as St. Mary’s will participate in various STEM activities and Newman will host a student talent show.

The list honors students with a semester grade-point average of 3.5 or better. The students also must have completed 12 credit hours.

$600,000 has been raised to cover SVCC tuition costs, in perpetuity, for Polo students who earn tuition through volunteerism.

The Dixon school is recognizing Catholic Schools Week with some fun activities and service to the community in celebration.

The university awarded over 1,150 students bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees in December.