Illinois Wesleyan University’s dean’s list for the fall semester of the 2025-26 academic year consisted of 885 students from 31 states and 23 countries.

Oswego School Board members on Monday heard the details of what the transfer of the property to the village of Oswego would involve.

Cary School District 26 announced its new superintendent, who will be starting this summer after a months-long, nationwide search to replace Brandon White.

Paula and Derrick Porter are transforming a vacant downtown Oregon business into the After Teen Lounge.

The Lincoln-Way Community High School District 210 board approved the contracts of two new administrators for the 2026-27 school year.

A new Advanced Placement (AP) course on African American studies at DeKalb High School is bridging the gaps left by many U.S. history courses.

Kennesaw State University recently congratulated the more than 9,600 students named to the dean’s list in recognition of their academic achievement during the fall 2025 semester.

St. Charles School District 303's Richmond Elementary is getting a $6.35 million renovation and addition to better accommodate student growth.

The Grundy Area FFA chapter through the Grundy Area Vocational Center celebrated FFA Week at Coal City High School Monday morning.

Reagan Hammes will attend Sauk Valley Community College, taking advantage of the Impact Program, before transferring to a university. Her ultimate goal is to earn a doctor of physical therapy degree.

Three state FFA officers visited Julie LeFevre’s agriculture classes Thursday at Challand Middle School in Sterling in preparation for National FFA Week that runs through Friday.

Rochelle-area Monmouth College students made the dean’s list for the fall 2025 semester.

The event honors the memory of former Joliet East and Joliet Central wrestling coach Pat O’Connell, who passed away from lung cancer in 2019.

Entering the final leg before residents decide a $275 million referendum for new school buildings, the Yorkville 115 Superintendent made his pitch to City Council calling the district’s facilities “unsustainable.”

The University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point conferred degrees to 534 graduates for the fall 2025 semester.

Chana Education Center is a local therapeutic alternative school serving students from across Ogle and Lee counties.

Byron students at Rockford University were named to the dean’s list for the fall 2025 semester.

The Oregon School District has started its senior spotlight series, a daily feature that recognizes members of the Oregon High School Class of 2026.

Each of the Joliet District 86's elementary schools sent one student to represent it at the spelling bee.

Funds must be used exclusively for programs benefiting local residents. Applications will be accepted through Feb. 27.

Augustana College announced more than 1,200 students were named to the dean’s list for the 2025-2026 fall semester.

The program offers full-time paid employment with all required training to safely and compassionately provide care for patients, while also preparing participants for the Certified Nursing Assistant exam.

The Grundy Area Vocational Center announced that there will be an event Wednesday and Thursday, March 25 and 26 in the Coal City Annex gym, using the "Welcome to the Real World" curriculum from the University of Illinois Extension.

Dog park users and their pups are invited to warm up with coffee, cocoa and social time at Lower Rock Run Preserve in Joliet

The use of virtual teachers alongside in-person instruction at the junior high level has sparked concerns about the merits of online learning for some Kankakee parents and students.

The Central District 301 School Board announced in a news release that it appointed Amy MacCrindle as its new superintendent beginning July 1.

The Amboy City Council learned the details of a fundraising campaign Monday that could pay the bill for Amboy High School students to attend Sauk Valley Community College. 

Joliet Public Schools District 86 is sending 33 students to the Illinois Junior Academy of Science regional competition in Naperville next month, including two students who received a perfect score on their project.

Joliet Junior College's president said his administration recommends a $2 per credit tuition increase. He said the adjustment is not being proposed to solve a financial crisis but to prevent one.

The daylong celebration of percussion will feature student solo and ensemble performances, competitive events, awards presentations, and a highly anticipated large group showcase highlighting regional ensembles and collegiate performers.

The Dixon School Board approved resignations, retirements and coaching personnel hires Wednesday night. Here’s a list of the approved measures.

Ottawa Township High School senior Luke Passwater has been named the OTHS Educational Foundation Student of the Month Leadership Award recipient for February.

Avery Moran plans to double major in journalism and film and television, and hopes to live and work in Chicago.

The Learn to Curl class will meet on Mondays from 6 to 8 p.m., beginning March 2 and continuing through March 23.

Princeton Elementary School District 115 will hold kindergarten registration for new students and current Bright Beginnings Preschool students on Feb. 26 from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Feb. 27 from 8 a.m. to noon at the Douglas gymnasium.

The event is from 4-6 p.m. Call the school office for more information at 815-625-4400.

A potential solar array project at Rochelle Township High School is being put on an indefinite pause, Superintendent Jason Harper told the Rochelle Township High School Board of Education at its monthly meeting Tuesday.

Doors open at 8 a.m. with the keynote presentation beginning at 8:30 a.m. Join Illinois Extension Horticulture Educator Nancy Kuhajda for a lively discussion about Milk Jug Gardening.

Byron’s Skylar Palmgren was named to Mount Mercy University’s fall 2025 dean’s list.

Wheaton College looked “Faithfully Forward” when school leaders set a new bar for the aptly named fundraising campaign

St. Bede Academy will host the annual eighth grade “Shadow Days” beginning Wednesday, Feb. 25, and running through March.

The St. Charles School District 303 will host a ceremonial groundbreaking on Thursday for new classrooms and building renovations at Richmond Elementary School, $6.35 million in the making.

Editor’s note: Today’s Part 2 of Shaw Local’s human trafficking series examines law enforcement crackdowns, how to recognize trafficking victims, and resources for those seeking help

With The Gardner School closer to gaining city approval, the city of St. Charles could implement the next step in a plan to address pedestrian safety and walkability in town.

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.

From Capitol News Illinois: Mendrick has been a vocal critic of the state’s SAFE-T Act, and also says public schools should return to focusing on teaching basic skills such as reading, writing and math, and that they should have to compete with private schools for enrollment

About 200 Kankakee High School students participated in a walkout just after 12:30 p.m. Friday in protest of national immigration policies and Immigration and Customs Enforcement actions.

Joliet Junior College board may consider a tuition increase at next Wednesday’s meeting. It’s not yet publicly clear what the college administration has proposed for the board.

A total of 595 students enrolled in UA early college during fall semester 2025 at The University of Alabama were named to the director’s list with an academic record of 3.6 or higher.

More than 1,200 students earned their bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees from Northern Illinois University in December.