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Concordia University Wisconsin officials have released the fall honors list for the 2025-26 academic year.

A truckload of food for those affected by the tornado and severe storm in Kankakee was delivered to Lincoln Cultural Center Thursday. The site is serving as a location for the community to drop off and pick up donations of food and essentials.

Two Minooka Community High School students earned Director Awards from the Grundy Area Vocational Center (GAVC) in Morris for outstanding performance in February.

Amanda Burger, director of the Henry C. Adams Memorial Library in Prophetstown, wants to sharpen the knowledge of local residents.

From Capitol News Illinois: Gov. JB Pritzker is calling on agencies in his administration to set goals for increasing the number of adults in the state with college degrees or other postsecondary credentials

Crystal Lake-based Read with a Buddy nonprofit continues to grow with more donation boxes and events to spark to love of childhood reading. It was started by a retired teacher.

With logistical and budgetary planning for the upcoming 2026-27 school year gaining momentum, Minooka Community Consolidated School District 201 officials are honing in on meeting the needs of bilingual learners.

Rochelle’s Dylan Whaley was recently named to the president’s list at Waubonsee Community College.

Illinois Valley Community College’s dental hygiene program was recently granted national Commission on Dental Accreditation’s highest accreditation status.

A retired Lombard Elementary District 44 administrator will be sworn into an empty seat on the Glenbard High School District 87 school board

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

A blizzard warning in McHenry County has resulted in closings in area school districts.

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

About 1,400 8th grade students from around the county learned about career possibilities Friday at the annual McHenry County College’s Middle School Career Quest.

Bishop McNamara Catholic School in Bradley and Bourbonnais will be back to in-person learning on Monday, with the Kankakee location moving back to in-person learning on Tuesday due to storm damage.

Joliet West High School is proud to announce the top 20 Mr. and Ms. Alpha Omega finalists for the 2025-2026 school year. 

Lauryn Francque plans to attend Sauk Valley Community College to earn an associate of arts degree in business. After Sauk, she intends to transfer to Iowa State to pursue a bachelor’s degree in business, with an interest in marketing.

Around 560 people participated in St. Charles School District 303’s “Fiddle Fest 2026,” an annual tradition, cherished by the community. An orchestra teacher said in addition to bringing the community together, music has significant powers in child development.

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

Newman Central Catholic High School in Sterling recently announced the students who earned high honors and honors for the third quarter of the school year.

The Diocese of Joliet has named Gregory N. Porod as the new Superintendent of Catholic Schools, replacing Dr. James Quaid.

Lyons Township High School has named its March North Campus students of the month

Mitchell White was a part of the team that finished third at the 2026 Safety Olympics hosted by Southeastern Oklahoma State University on Feb. 26-27.

Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs recognized these leaders in their fields for their accomplishments and service to community.

The Bridge Forward Partnership is a collaboration to create a pathway from JJC to USF bachelor’s degree programs, helping students stay in their local community.

Spring Valley JFK is currently scheduling preschool screenings for any child that will be 3 years old by Sept. 1, 2026.

Dailey Damhoff from Morrison, who is studying Legal Studies at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, is a dancer in “DanceScapes ’26”.

Every March brings a little madness. As the Kaneland Knights boys basketball team looks to cap an undefeated season at state finals, district officials announced all classes are canceled on Friday.

Northbrook Middle School in Mendota recently listed its honor roll for the second trimester of the 2025-26 school year.

State Rep. Jeff Keicher, R-Sycamore, has proposed a state law that would mandate funding a study of Illinois universities to develop a 10-year plan focused on school accountability, sustainability and affordability.

The $14.237 million renovation and expansion project began in summer 2025 and will be completed in phases through the summer of 2026.

Officials said the district’s goal is to ensure that students who need additional academic support will continue to receive it.

Students from St. Bede Academy earned top honors at a Feb. 27 regional academic competition hosted by Illinois Valley Community College. They finished first overall against several area schools.

The Whiteside Area Career Center has announced its students of the month for February.

District 111 is planning to collect donations and serve meals for community members affected by Tuesday evening's storms, and school will remain closed through the rest of this week as building damage is assessed.

Bishop McNamara Catholic School’s Kankakee site took extensive damage in Tuesday evening’s tornado and severe storm.

Newt Wright of Oregon High School was recently selected as the District FFA Proficiency Winner in forest management and products.

St. Bede Academy will launch its annual Day of Giving, St. Benedict’s Day, on March 20. Alumni, parents, friends and community members are invited to come together in support of the school’s mission and students.

“Between the Lines” is a musical adaptation of the novel by international bestselling author Jodi Picoult and her daughter, Samantha van Leer.

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.

The students of the Coal City Theatre Department will be performing "Frozen the Musical" starting at 7 p.m. Friday, with performances again on Saturday and on the following weekend, along with a 2 p.m. showing Sunday, March 15, and Sunday, March 22.

The VFW St. Juvin Post 1336 in Coal City and the Coal City Unit 1 school board recognized the winners of the Patriot’s Pen Essay Awards for 2026 during the school board meeting on Tuesday, March 4.

Minooka Community High School recognized this year's third quarter student of the term honorees on Thursday, March 5, 2026, at MCHS South Campus.

Storms are expected to develop in the late afternoon and there is a flash flood watch through 3 a.m. Wednesday.

An open house at O'Neill Middle School signals that the a major renovation project is nearing an end in Downers Grove Grade School District 58

Daniel Crowe has been named the director of technology in Downers Grove Grade School District 58

Lemont High School juniors Annabelle Franzese, Shane Storti and Evangeline Topete all posted top 10 finishes at the 2026 IHSA speech state finals

Lemont High School senior Luke Rupert recently was selected to play in the All-State Jazz Band at the 2026 Illinois Music Education Conference