Joliet Township High School District 204 schools showed significant improvement in graduation rates in 2025, but fell below the state average on proficiency scores.

Lockport Township High School District 205 received a commendable rating on the state report card. “We’re pleased with the results, but there’s always work to do," said Superintendent Dr. Robert McBride.

There are now 1,350 high-risk ZIP codes in Illinois for lead exposure, according to the Illinois Department of Public Health.

In observance of National Groundwater Awareness Week, the Lake County Health Department is offering a reduced well water testing fee for homeowners who use well water as their primary source of drinking water.

Statewide, Illinois schools saw increases in English Language Arts proficiency, particularly in grades three through eight, showing a rebound from the COVID-19 pandemic years of 2020 and 2021.

Anushka Menon also landed in the 99th percentile with the SAT.

The expanded tuberculosis testing services are now available at the health department’s branch offices in Monee and Bolingbrook, along with the existing location at the main office in Joliet.

Individuals of any age can be tested, and no appointment, doctor referral, or insurance is required.

If the federal government continues its push for annual standardized tests this spring, a few things are likely to occur

Despite a letter saying residents would be tested five days after a May 15 case of the novel coronavirus at DeKalb County Rehab and Nursing Center, tests weren't administered until Tuesday, 12 days later