Joliet Township High School District 204 administrators shared upcoming plans and challenges facing the district at the annual state of the district program.

The University of Dubuque recently congratulated Ogle County students on being appointed to the fall 2025 Dean’s List.

Northern Rehab Physical Therapy Specialists recently announced that scholarship applications are now being accepted for their annual Northern Rehab Health & Wellness Scholarship.

Sauk Valley Community College’s Impact Program has announced the receipt of a three-year gift of $5,000 from the Morrison Area Community Foundation toward the Mustang Impact Challenge.

Rochelle Township High School recently announced Zachery Smith, a junior at RTHS, as the January Rochelle Rotary Club Student of the Month.

The Kishwaukee College Foundation recently announced the student scholarship recipients for the spring 2026 semester. The foundation awarded 335 scholarships totaling $267,526.

Andy Bittman was elected to the Huntley District 158 school board after opposing COVID-19 rules, but abruptly resigned in late December. Board President Paul Troy recognized him while acknowledging their heated exchanges.

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

Minooka Community High School announced Friday that it has appointed Dr. Kathleen Wilkey the new assistant superintendent chief school business official.

Dixon police are investigating a report that the most valuable item set for auction Feb. 7 at Dixon Public Schools Foundation's Stupor Bowl – a Chicago Bears replica helmet signed by tight end Cole Kmet – has been stolen

Local school districts have different takes when it comes to e-learning versus a traditional snow day.

The Sterling School Board has approved a collective bargaining agreement that gives Sterling teachers 5.5% raises the first two years and 5% raises in years 3 and 4.

The Community High School District 99 Board of Education has approved Kate Morris as the district’s new assistant superintendent for student learning.

Marmion Academy will welcome as many as 80 freshman and sophomore girls this fall, as the nearly-century old boys-only high school is now co-ed.

The 2026 Road to Better Roads project is focusing on the areas of River’s Edge and Briarwood. The city is also resurfacing and concrete patching the pavement in the area near Menards.

Lake County Sheriff John D. Idleburg will be awarding a scholarship in the amount of $500.

St. Bede Academy has entered a partnership with Hawk Auto Group to support local families facing food insecurity across the Illinois Valley.

Two Ogle County students were recently named to the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire fall 2025 dean’s list.

The Glenbard High School District 87 board of education is seeking applicants for a vacant seat

Learn about the important and often misunderstood coyote, including where they live, how they communicate, at Hidden Oaks Nature Center in Bolingbrook on Friday.

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

The Henry C. Adams Memorial Library in Prophetstown will host a crafting session, a clothing embellishment course and crochet classes alongside many other events in February.

Sycamore School District 427 will soon have a new superintendent after a unanimous school board vote Tuesday night.

Morris Community High School is seeking the public's input on a new mascot, narrowing down the choices to Mallards, Mustangs and Warriors.

Yorkville City Administrator Bart Olson gave a presentation earlier this month to the Plano School Board to discuss the influx of property tax dollars that could be coming its way.

Tri-County Opportunities Council will award at least 10 scholarships to income-eligible students residing in the agency’s service area.

Local residents will have an opportunity to learn more about one of Illinois’ most fascinating native animals during Wild Neighbors: Beavers – Nature’s Engineers, a free program offered by University of Illinois Extension. The presentation will be Wednesday, Feb. 11.

A total of 251 full-time and part-time Sauk Valley Community College students have been named to the president’s list for high academic achievement during the fall semester. Another 155 students made the dean's list.

These students rank in approximately the top 10% of graduates from Illinois high schools, according to the Illinois Student Assistance Commission, the state’s college access and financial aid agency.

The Amboy School Board has learned that progress is being made on reducing exclusionary discipline numbers in the district. In its regular January meeting, the board voted to accept a district-wide discipline improvement plan.

Kishwaukee College will host Visit Day for prospective students and their families from 9 a.m. to noon Monday, Feb. 16, at the college.

District 308's immediate concerns are at Grande Park and Southbury elementary schools, which are approaching capacity.

District 202 administrators and staff shared progress on strategic goals and invited community input to help guide the district’s next steps.

On Monday, a reheat coil in an office area at Traughber Junior High in Oswego burst, leading to significant water accumulation in carpeted areas.

Illinois Valley Community College has announced a time change for Saturday’s basketball games at Harper College.

Sterling High School and Challand Middle School recently announced honor rolls for the first semester of the 2025-26 school year. The high honor roll is all As and the honor roll is As and Bs.

Illinois Valley Community College’s Continuing Education Office will offer college admissions test preparation classes in February and March for high school students.

Carthage College recognizes Payton Gelande from Port Byron for academic achievement and being named to the fall 2025 dean’s list.

Polo School District Superintendent Kelly Mandrell has been named the 2026 Northwest Region IASA superintendent of distinction, a district news release said.

Byron High School Students of the Month for December were recently named.

Bryce Anderson has the goal to attend the University of Iowa to major in pharmacy and then earn his doctorate of pharmacy.

Kishwaukee College has announced the students named to the fall 2025 dean’s list.

School districts across the Illinois Valley have announced full closures, shifts to e-learning or delays on Monday due to dangerously cold temperatures and wind chills forecast for the region.

Byron’s Brock Wagner recently was named to the State Tech dean’s list for fall 2025.

From Capitol News Illinois: The board that governs higher education in Illinois voted Wednesday to request $2.7 billion in general revenue funding next year, an increase of $121.6 million

The dangerous weather conditions will continue Monday with wind chills falling into the 15 to 25 below range, the National Weather Service said.

Graduates and their degrees or certificates are listed by hometown. The students are eligible to participate in the college’s spring commencement.

Superintendent Robert Schiffbauer of Minooka Community High School shares information on the district's new strategic plan.

The AP School Honor Roll recognizes schools whose AP programs deliver results for students while broadening participation.

Dr. David Lawrence, principal of St. Bede Academy in Peru, Friday announced St. Bede’s honor roll for the first semester of the 2025-26 school year.