Kiera Karlson finished out their playlist, Ellie McLaughlin talked about change and Jadyn Whelchel gave a familiar farewell as the Amboy High School Class of 2026 graduated Sunday.

Rochelle Township High School's graduation ceremony for the Class of 2026 was held on Saturday, May 23, 2026.

Oregon High School held its Class of 2026 commencement ceremony Sunday, May 24, 2026, at the Blackhawk Center in Oregon. A total of 113 students, including exchange students, took part in the event.

Oregon High School held its Class of 2026 commencement ceremony on Sunday, May 24, 2026, at the Blackhawk Center in Oregon. A total of 113 students, including exchange students, took part in the event.

Dixon High School held its Class of 2026 graduation ceremony Sunday, May 24, 2026, on the high school football field.

Dixon High School held its Class of 2026 commencement Sunday, May 24, 2026.

Serena High School held its Class of 2026 commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 23, 2026 at Serena High School.

Ottawa Township High School held its annual commencement ceremony in Kingman Gymnasium on Friday, May 22, 2025 at Ottawa High School.

The stadium at Bradley-Bourbonnais Community High School was filled to the brim with pride and applause as the 488 students in the Class of 2026 celebrated their graduation on Thursday, May 21, 2026. See photos from the ceremony.

Newman Central Catholic High School’s Class of 2026 graduated Wednesday, May 20, 2026, during a ceremony in the high school’s gym in Sterling.

The Newman High School Class of 2026 Commencement Ceremony was held on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, at Newman Central Catholic High School in Sterling.

Members of the St. Charles East High School class of 2026 celebrate their commencement Monday.

Members of the St. Charles North High School class of 2026 celebrate their commencement Monday.

Sterling High School held its Class of 2026 graduation on the grounds of Roscoe Eades Field on Sunday, May 17, 2026.

Members of the Crystal Lake Central High School class of 2026 celebrate their commencement Saturday.

Members of the Cary-Grove High School class of 2026 celebrate their commencement Saturday.

Members of the Prairie Ridge High School class of 2026 celebrate their commencement Saturday.

Members of the Crystal Lake South High School class of 2026 celebrate their commencement Saturday.

Polo and Forreston high schools held commencement exercises for the Class of 2026 on Sunday, May 17, 2026.

Family, friends, and loved ones packed the gym Sunday at Rock Falls High School to celebrate the school’s 147th annual commencement.

The Seneca High School Class of 2026 held its annual commencement ceremony on Sunday, May 17, 2026 at Seneca High School.

Genoa-Kingston graduates received their diplomas Sunday during commencement ceremonies at Genoa-Kingston High School.

The Streator High School Class of 2026 held its annual commencement ceremony on Sunday, May 17, 2026 in Pops Dale Gymnasium.

Sauk Valley Community College held its 2026 commencement Friday on the school campus in Dixon.

The Sterling High School Class of 2026 Commencement Ceremony was held on Sunday, May 17, 2026, at Roscoe Eades Field in Sterling.

St. Bede Academy held their Class of 2026 Commencement ceremony on Sunday, May 17, 2026 in the St. Bede Abbey Church.

The Hall High School Class of 2026 held its annual commencement ceremony on Sunday, May 17, 2026 in Red Devil Gymnasium.

The Putnam County High School Class of 2026 held its sixtieth annual commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 16, 2026 in R.M. Germano Gymnasium at Putnam County High School.

Sauk Valley Community College held its 2026 commencement Friday, May 15, 2026.

Rock Falls High School held its 147th annual commencement Sunday, May 17, 2026.

The Mendota High School Class of 2026 held its annual commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 16, 2026 at Mendota High School.

Illinois Valley Community College Class of 2026 held its annual commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 16, 2026 at the IVCC gymnasium.

The Princeton High School Class of 2026 held its 157th annual commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 16, 2026 at Bryant Field.

The La Salle-Peru High School Class of 2026 held its 128th annual commencement ceremony on Thursday, May 14, 2026 at Howard Fellows Stadium.