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

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.

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

The severe weather forecast for the region has led school districts in the Joliet area to cancel after-school programs.

Nominations are currently being accepting for the “Distinguished Alumni Class of 2026” for the St. Charles School District 303. Last year, the honored class included a champion in women’s health, a pioneer with NASA, a homegrown entrepreneur and a leader in law.

The 2026-27 school year will be the year of new principals for Herscher Community Unit School District 2, with three of the four schools set to have new leaders.

Woodland Community Consolidated School District 50 is accepting letters of interest and applications to fill a vacancy on the school board resulting from the resignation of Brianna Powvens.

Villa Park-based District 45 is asking voters in this month’s primary election to approve an operating tax rate increase that would raise an additional $4.3 million a year

The city asked Joliet District 86 students in January to come up with creative names for the plows, with students entering one top voter-getter for their school.

Aug. 14, 2026, will be the first day of school in the Amboy School District for the 2026-2027 year, the school board has learned.

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

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

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

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.

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.

Campers will learn techniques in painting, drawing, clay, and mixed media, and will keep any artwork they create.

A festival featuring Dixon Schools' band programs from fifth grade to high school took place Friday, Feb. 13, 2026, in Lancaster Gymnasium at Dixon High School.

This student-driven project features a patriotic design created by Minooka eighth-grader Ava Ruiz. The district and village will invite various community groups and staff members to participate.

Joey Rowland was recently named the January Student of the Month at Polo Community High School. He received a scholarship from the Polo Schools Foundation for his efforts.

This innovative five-session workshop series, developed in partnership with the Sauk Valley Area Chamber of Commerce, is designed to bridge the gap between classroom education and the real-world business sector.

Parents and some local elected officials called out the financial management of Joliet Public Schools District 86 after a vote to close A.O. Marshall Elementary School.

An eighth grade math teacher from Bolingbrook’s Brooks Middle School and a kindergarten teacher from Troy Hofer Elementary School in Shorewood were honored by the state.

Kindergarteners at Shabbona Elementary School dressed up as 100 year olds to celebrate the 100th day of school on Monday, Feb. 9, 2026.

This year’s theme is “A Night in Emerald City” and will held at 6 p.m. on Friday, March 6 at Bolingbrook Golf Club, 2001 Rodeo Drive.

Dixon Public Schools' annual fundraiser, The Stupor Bowl, was back in action Saturday, Feb. 7, 2026.

Judy Easley, president of the Joliet Branch of the the NAACP, was bestowed with the Michael Austin Clark Community Leader Award by Joliet Township High School District 204.

Granny Rose Animal Shelter of Dixon has been visiting schools around the area in an effort to educate youngsters on the importance of animal shelters.

Students from Joliet Central and Joliet West high schools took to the streets on Friday as part of a nationwide walkout to protest actions of ICE agents.

Hundreds of Joliet Central and Joliet West high school students took to the streets to protest the actions of the Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents as part of a nationwide student walkout on Friday, Feb. 6, 2026.

A West Chicago District 33 teacher whose pro-immigration agent comment on social media was criticized by many people has resigned

Joliet Public Schools District 86 held its third and final hearing on the potential closure of AO Marshall Elementary School.

As the Seal of Biliteracy marks 10 years in Illinois, the number of seniors graduating with the distinction has climbed more than 2,000%.

Itzel Huerta of Plainfield was crowned Miss Eco Teen International 2025 at the pageant, which was held in Egypt. But now her real work begins.

The team was 20-0 this year, beating Romeoville and Bolingbrook in the final two playoff games, according to the team’s coach.

Registration for The Bonnie McBeth Learning Center will be conducted in person on a first-come, first-served basis for all School District 202 locations.

Stillman Valley High School students have earned academic honors from the College Board National Recognition Programs.

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

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.

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.

Check here for updates on Will County school closings for Monday. Frigid conditions will return tonight into Monday morning, with wind chills falling into the 15 to 25 below range.

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

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

Here is a complete listing of closures for schools, government offices, daycares and businesses due to extreme cold on Friday.

Here is a complete listing of closures for schools, government offices, daycares and businesses due to extreme cold on Friday.

Due to extreme weather conditions, all Downers Grove Grade School District 58 schools will be closed on Friday, Jan. 23, and students will have an e-learning day.

Joliet City Council approval didn't come easy, but a 6-3 vote gave green light for future football stadium and other new facilities at JCA.

The project should be substantially completed by Feb. 5, architect Alex Lopez from Performance Services told Oswego School Board members during their Jan. 12 board meeting.

The Illinois Music Education Association Junior All-State Conference will be held in Peoria from Jan. 28 to 31.

The firm chosen by District 86 presented an estimated price for services at $24,500 for the consulting fee.