When your arms are straining during the stein holding competition at the 8th annual Yorktoberfest, remember “it’s all for the kids.” The fest returns Sept. 26-27.

The Friends of McHenry County College Foundation has named its first recipient of the Ervin J. LeCoque University Center Scholarship to continue higher education at MCC's University Center in Woodstock.

Glen Ellyn District 41 is now offering full-day kindergarten with a new 12-classroom center

Joliet Central High School will host a Community Connections Expo to help members of the community connect with jobs and information about school and community services.

The United Way of Kankakee and Iroquois Counties is expanding the Dolly Parton Imagination Library program into all Kankakee County school districts.

Taking care of their community isn't just a job for a Rock Falls couple, but a passion that goes beyond that: making sure hungry bellies are full during the holidays and giving teenagers a chance to explore their hands-on skills.

Free yearly mental health screenings will be offered in Illinois public schools for students in third grade through high school beginning in the 2027-28 school year.

Minooka Community High School and Plainfield Central High School will play each other in girls' volleyball for the Hits for Hugs fundraiser starting with the junior varsity game at 4:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 9.

Oregon Community Unit School District 220 has been named a College Changes Everything Champion by the Illinois Student Assistance Commission, a statewide recognition of schools that go above and beyond to prepare students for life after high school.

Sterling High School students found themselves wrist-deep in learning, sometimes quite literally, during a recent field trip to Kitzman’s Farm Sanctuary in Dixon.

Joliet Central High School has announced that history teacher Erica Senffner has received the Frederick D. Drake History Teacher Alumni Award from Illinois State University.

The University of Illinois Extension and 4-H clubs will host hands-on activities and provide opportunities for families to meet staff and volunteer leaders.

The gift reflects Glenda Bruins’ commitment to helping young people in the community succeed.

State Sen. Meg Loughran Cappel's forums aim to address the issues teachers face in the classroom, ensure they have the tools and resources available to effectively do their job, and set students on a path of success, according to a release from her office.

The University of Central Arkansas held August commencement on Saturday, Aug. 9, 2025, in the Reynolds Performance Hall on campus. Morgan Brown of Byron graduated with a Master of Science.

Yorkville High School is being awarded a $5,000 prize to its football program through the T-Mobile Friday Night 5G Lights program.

Iowa State University in Ames awarded degrees or certificates to 577 graduates this summer.

The Board of Trustees unanimously selected Jon Mandrell, vice president of academics and student services, as the college’s seventh president. He will officially begin his presidential duties June 1, 2026.

The Channahon-Minooka Rotary has named Minooka Community High School senior Addison Davis its Student of the Month for September.

The Joliet Public Schools District 86 Board of School Inspectors approved a contract with the teachers union on Sept. 10.

At its monthly meeting Monday, Sept. 15, 2025, the Rochelle Township High School District Board of Education held a public hearing for and unanimously approved its fiscal 2026 budget.

Rochelle Township High School recently named its 2025 Homecoming Court candidates. Winners will be crowned at the pep rally and coronation on Sept. 25, 2025.

Samantha Czako was appointed Monday to fill a vacancy on the Bradley-Bourbonnais Community High School Board.

Sterling’s Briar Ivey, a Newman Central Catholic High School graduate, received an out-of-state scholarship to University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire.

Rochelle Township High School hosted a ribboncutting for its recently remodeled library media center Monday, Sept. 15, 2025.

Before most students even graduate high school, participants in the Whiteside Area Career Center’s Early Childhood Education program are already shaping the lives of children.

Sixto Xavier Valdivieso of Rochelle graduated from Lee University during the 194th commencement exercises Aug. 2, 2025.

Renée Koehler has submitted her resignation from the Lemont High School District 210 Board of Education.

Brayden Douglas, of Bourbonnais, a graduate of Bradley-Bourbonnais Community High School, is among 44 students who have been selected to join the latest group of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s Johnny Carson Center for Emerging Media Arts.

A cultural tribute to departed loved ones will take shape in Illinois Valley Community College’s Main Campus and Ottawa Center lobbies as the college and its communities celebrate The Day of the Dead.

A total of 340 students enrolled in UA Early College during summer semester 2025 at The University of Alabama were named to the director’s list with an academic record of 3.6 or higher.

Lockport Township High School students will now have to stow their phones in provided in-classroom cubbies during the school day in order to reduce distractions during instructional time.

Bradley Elementary School District 61 is trying to work out an issue with its health insurance fund that’s caused panic among employees about increased rates.

Polo’s Harper Clark was named to the president’s and graduation lists at Des Moines Area Community College.

At the Whiteside Area Career Center in Sterling, students are using hands-on training to shift into high-gear careers in the automotive industry.

The Kishwaukee College Foundation received a $5,000 grant from the 3M Site Hometown Donation program in support of the Foundation’s Nursing Textbook Initiative.

Rochelle Township High School saw 24 students from the classes of 2025 and 2026 earn the Illinois State Seal of Biliteracy, which certifies high school graduates who demonstrate proficiency in English and at least one additional language.

Trinity Services began in 1950 when a group of parents started a school for their children, who had developmental disabilities and no options for education. By 2017, Trinity Services had become a statewide organization with 1,200 employees and a $56 million budget.

Lockport-based nonprofit Give Back, founded by former resident Bob Carr, opened a new office in the city's historic downtown this month and hopes to expand its outreach in the community.

The Morris Community High School Board approved a budget for the 2026 fiscal year, which projects $24.4 million in revenue and $27.6 million in expenses.

Over the past decade, Rochelle Township High School has expanded its dual-credit and advanced placement offerings to better prepare students for what comes next.

Vern Tervelt, Mike Anderson, Christy Wiersema Houzenga and the 2010 softball team to be honored.

District 308 chief financial officer and chief school business official Raphael Obafemi said repairs need to be made to maintain building safety and compliance with state fire code requirements.

The Valley View School District 365-U board and teachers union have reached a tentative contract agreement, avoiding a strike that was otherwise scheduled to begin Monday.

Southern New Hampshire University recently congratulated Brian Marlatt of Oregon and Casondra Bailey of Mt. Morris on being named to its summer 2025 dean’s list.

Last October, Oswego School Board members unanimously approved a $380,000 contract with Wight & Company to develop a master facility plan for the district to address current and future facility needs.

Joliet Public Schools District 86 Superintendent Dr. Theresa Rouse has served in the role since summer 2016, after spending most of her career in California schools. She will leave after her contract ends in 2027.

Agenda items include designation of emeritus status, technology system contracts, furniture purchases and personnel appointments.

Southern New Hampshire University congratulates Ogle County residents named to the summer 2025 president’s list.

At its monthly meeting Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2025, the Rochelle Elementary School Board heard an update on the status of its HUB Program from Superintendent Jason Harper and HUB Program Director Yazmin Nambo.