Peytyn Alizabeth Sadler of Oregon has been named to the dean’s list at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln for the spring semester of the 2025-26 academic year.

Southern New Hampshire University has released the names of Sauk Valley-area students on the spring 2026 president’s list.

Ogle County-area students honored on the president’s list include Fynn Remhof of Byron, and Gage Zeigler and Rebekah Zeigler of Polo.

Local youths interested in food service or culinary careers are invited to an upcoming ServSafe Food Manager Certification training hosted by University of Illinois Extension 4-H.

The principal of a La Grange School District elementary school will be Sycamore’s next director of learning and teaching for elementary school students.

Joliet's fire chief said construction crews hit a large underground main. The incident occurred on Glenwood Avenue near the Commonwealth Edison power lines.

The University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point honored more than 2,500 undergraduate students for attaining high grade-point averages during the spring semester of the 2025-2026 academic year.

Ogle County students were recently named to the spring 2026 dean's list at Monmouth College.

Sauk Valley Community College will host an American Red Cross blood drive from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday, June 29, in West Mall.

Milwaukee School of Engineering recently congratulated students named to the spring semester 2026 dean’s list.

Ozziel Lara of Joliet Central and Grace Orth of Joliet West competed among more than 6,500 state champions from across the country.

This past spring, Ogle County students graduated from Marquette University in Milwaukee.

Two Ogle County students have been named to the dean’s list at Marquette University in Milwaukee.

From Capitol News Illinois: The Illinois State Board of Education formally adopted a plan Wednesday aimed at improving math instruction and boosting student math scores throughout the state.

Local youths ages 10 to 14 are invited to explore the exciting world of engineering and creativity at an upcoming hands-on workshop where participants will build their own DIY hydraulic hand using everyday household materials.

Liberty Intermediate School hosted 145 local K-6 students this week for Camp Invention, the summer science enrichment program that is now in its 16th year in Bourbonnais.

Youth in the Sauk Valley will have the opportunity to explore the outdoors and learn about the natural world this summer through Junior Master Naturalist Camp, offered by University of Illinois Extension in partnership with local nature centers.

More than 3,500 students at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater earned a spot on the dean’s list for the spring 2026 semester.

Youths ages 5–10 are invited to get creative and explore the natural world at the University of Illinois Extension 4-H Nature’s Paint Box workshop series happening this summer across Carroll, Lee and Whiteside counties.

Six students from St. Charles middle schools were presented "The American Legion School Award" for demonstrating patriotism and leadership in the community.

Parkview Christian in Yorkville has announced a new athletic director. The role was given to its basketball coach who recently took the team all the way to the championship game.

Loras College undergraduate students were recently recognized for academic achievement during the recent semester.

Cade Andrae from Davis Junction was named to the Milwaukee School of Engineering’s Honors List for the 2026 spring semester.

The University of Dubuque recognized and celebrated the academic accomplishments of undergraduate, graduate and seminary students with two commencement ceremonies on Saturday, May 2.

The candidates for graduation included Cody Buskohl of Polo, cum laude, who majored in quantitative finance.

Here is the list of Wilco award winners from Plainfield School District 202 for the 2025-26 school year.

Illinois Wesleyan University’s dean’s list for the spring semester of the 2025-26 academic year consisted of 883 students from 29 states and 18 countries.

Xiwen Chen, who just completed fifth grade at Prairie Point Elementary School in Oswego, partnered with his father to showcase his passion for animals in a unique way this past school year.

Zoe Zinke of Stillman Valley was recently named to the dean’s list at Missouri State University.

Northern Illinois University announces the students who have made its spring 2026 dean’s list.

Jack McKanna of Mt. Morris graduated from Cedarville University in spring 2026 with an undergraduate degree.

Newman Central Catholic High School in Sterling recently announced its 2026 spring semester honor roll.

Four students from St. Mary School have been selected as winners of the OSF HealthCare Saint Katharine Medical Center elevator cling design contest, an initiative that invited students to make uplifting, original artwork to be displayed on elevators located in the hospital annex.

The University of Dubuque recently named Ogle County students to its spring semester 2026 academic dean’s list.

Union School District 81 students celebrated seven months of hands-on learning at their annual plant sale.

More than 3,500 students at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater earned a spot on the dean’s list for the spring 2026 semester.

Coming together to represent the vibrancy of the community, children, students and parents alike dabbled in street painting to help bring a local high school student’s vision to life.

Coe College is recognizing its highest performing students as members of the spring 2026 dean’s list, including Kamryn Stockton of Polo.

Honored students earned a grade-point average of 3.4 or above in a single semester.

Fifth graders at Charles Reed Elementary School in Plainfield conducted a food waste audit during all lunch periods in April, asking students why they were throwing away their food.

The art show presented over 1,500 peices of student artwork from all Joliet Public Schools District 86 elementary and junior high schools. Music was provided by District 86 bands.

The University of Dubuque recently named Rochelle students to its spring semester 2026 academic dean’s list.

Rock Falls Township High School recently announced the students who made honor rolls for the second semester.

The Dixon Ag FFA Alumni and Support Group is expressing gratitude to several agricultural partners for their contributions that support the Dixon ag plots.

Rochelle Township High School held its graduation ceremony May 23 outdoors on the football field. There were 169 graduating seniors.

More than 3,500 students at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater earned a spot on the dean’s list for the spring 2026 semester.

Illinois school vaccination rates have declined steadily over the past two decades. See the vaccination rates at your school.

Illinois vaccination rates have seen a slight increase in 2025-2026 among students, despite growing vaccine skepticism around the country

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

A group of Polo schoolchildren enjoyed a ride to school in the Polo Police Department’s newly-acquired Humvee on May 21 after winning a local fundraising raffle.