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Gov. JB Prirtzker four years ago announced Lion Electric, now closed, was coming to Joliet. On Tuesday, he announced that a different Canadian electric bus manufacturer is coming to Peoria.

In Will County, Head Starts serves more than 800 families a year through a multi-service delivery program - with nearly 200 more on a waiting list for the program.

A Lockport music teacher at Walsh Elementary School said the education of teaching has become more dynamic and engaging for students.

Matt Baker originally thought he’d be a journalist, but a love for the classrooms of his youth was always in the back of his mind, so he changed his plans at the University of Illinois.

Bishop McNamara Catholic High School teacher Tracey Valant had dreams of being a hair stylist upon her high school graduation, but her father had other ideas.

Her passion for teaching turns her classes into hands-on learning experiences that embrace a wealth of topics designed to nurture well-rounded students.

"Super strengths" are many for the fifth-grade teacher from Coal City Intermediate School.

Valley View School District 365U has fired three middle school staff members over inappropriate conduct with a student, according to the district.

Nurturing generosity of spirit is a lesson taken to heart by students at Immaculate Conception School in Morris, where a spirited year-round giving project helps a variety of nonprofits and their causes.

LockportTownship High School District 205 School Board officially seated its newly elected board members on Monday.

The Plainfield School District 202 board swore in two new members and three incumbents during a special reorganization meeting.

Joliet Public Schools District 86 has once again had its finance office recognized by the Association of School Business Officials International for the 40th consecutive year.

Schools in Will and Kankakee counties react to series of bus vandalism incidents with increased security measures for their vehicle fleets, while law enforcement continues investigations.

The crowning is observed as a time of devotion to the Blessed Virgin Mary by offering a crown of flowers to an image of Mary.

On April 24, the Woodland school board held its April Governing Board Meeting and a Special Organizational Meeting to welcome new board members after the April 1 election.

Schools in Will and Kankakee counties react to series of bus vandalism incidents with increased security measures for their vehicle fleets, while law enforcement continues investigations.

Joliet Public Schools District 86's Edna Keith elementary celebrated Arbor Day with the City of Joliet by planting a tree on its grounds.

Joliet Township High School District 204 held its annual Salute to Service Partnership Recognition event on April 10, recognizing the contributions of over 700 volunteers and donors to the district in 2025.

Officials within Minooka Community High School District 111 recently had strong words in opposition to a piece of legislation working its way through the Illinois General Assembly.

The Lincoln-Way High School District 210 Foundation is holding a raffle for a VIP graduation experience for families of graduating seniors. Deadline to enter is Wednesday.

Fifth-grade students from Joliet Public Schools District 86's A.O. Marshall Elementary took second place in a statewide competition meant to simulate investing and educate students on the American economic system.

The Illinois Department of Public Health has launched a new data dashboard to help school officials and the public monitor any outbreaks of measles, should one occur in Illinois.

An outside consultant will soon review bus routes in Minooka Community High School District 111 and Minooka Community Consolidated School District 201 and potentially recommend efficiencies.

Lockport Township High School District 205 Board of Education will welcome three new members in May alongside three returning incumbents.

Lockport Township High School’s treble a cappella group secured its place at the International Championship of High School A Cappella Finals in New York City in April.

Joliet West High School has announced the top 10 finalists for the Mr. and Ms. Alpha Omega, an award given to students who have contributed to school and community activities while maintaining excellent academic records.

Joliet Central High School has announced the top 10 finalists for this year's Mr. and Ms. J. Finalists were chosen by faculty based on school involvement, community service and character.

The Will County Regional Office of Education is utilizing cannabis tax funds from the Will County Board to add new layers of security to 21 high schools.

Joliet schools wait to see how President Trump's trade war with Canada will impact the costs of their ongoing construction projects.

The Valley View Community Unit School District 365U superintendent has been granted a contract extension through June 30, 2026.

A teacher from Plainfield Community Consolidated School District 202 was named as one of ISBE's teachers of the year.

Joliet Public Schools District 86 has named the Students of the Month for February

The Illinois State Board of Education is seeking clarification on federal funding following Trump Administration's announced Department of Education cuts.

The Illinois State Board of Education held its March meeting in Plainfield to tour and highlight District 202, the fifth largest school district in the state.

Gregory Harris will join Downers Grove Grade School District 58′s administrative team as the assistant superintendent for business and chief school business official [CSBO] beginning July 1.

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker supports legislation to ban the use of cellphones in classrooms across the state. Here is what candidates for Joliet Township School District 204 think about cellphones in schools.

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker is pushing for passing legislation to ban the use of cellphones in classrooms across the state. Here is what candidates for Lockport Township School District 205 think about cellphones in schools.

Candidates for full four-year terms on the Lockport Township High School District 205 Board of Education spoke with residents on Tuesday at a candidate forum hosted by the LTHS 205 Foundation.

Kankakee Kiwanis Club provides shoes for kids as part of the 54th annual "All God's Children Must Have Shoes" event.

Candidates for two-year terms on the Lockport Township High District 205 Board of Education took varied approaches to addressing the budget and handling of teacher contracts and retention.

The Joliet West speech team concluded their strongest season in team history with two students placing at the state tournament Feb. 23, following a first place team victory at sectionals.

Candidates for the JTHS District 204 board met with members of the public at the Joliet Public Library Wednesday to answer a series of questions about their vision for the district if elected in April.

Candidates for the Lockport Township High School District 205 board will meet at Lockport East on March 4 for a candidates forum hosted by the LTHS 205 Foundation.

The candidates for the Joliet Junior College Board of Trustees will speak in front of the public at a candidate forum on Tuesday.

Candidates for Joliet Public Schools District 86's Board of School Inspectors spoke to the public Wednesday at a candidate forum at the Joliet Public Library.

Joliet Public Schools District 86 recently launched the second year of a district-wide Joliet Reads One District, One Book reading campaign.

Gov. JB Pritzker announced a plan Wednesday to require Illinois schools to limit student use of cell phones during instructional time.

Jefferson Principal Heather Wittenauer wrote a grant proposal to the Sterling Schools Foundation, petitioning for funding to purchase smart boards, which cost about $2,400 each.

The Joliet Township High School orchestra has commissioned a custom piece of music which the students will be able to perform this fall for the organization's 120th anniversary.

Due to the extreme cold, Joliet Public Schools District 86 will have an e-learning day on Tuesday.