Alabama Republicans have passed a controversial bill targeting Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (D.E.I.) efforts in public colleges, sparking outrage from Democrats, student groups, and civil rights advocates due to its restrictions on free speech and diversity initiatives.
Seven Joliet Public Schools District 86 teachers were recognized by the Joliet Region Chamber of Commerce & Industry as 2024 Joliet Area Great Teachers, each having been in education for over 122 years.
The Valley View Community Unit School District 365U Board of Education has approved the selection of Dr. Keith Wood as Superintendent of Schools. Dr. Wood’s approved contract runs through June 30, 2025.
Dr. Wood joined the VVSD staff in 2011...
Lewis University in Joliet has received funding through the Illinois Works Pre-Apprenticeship Program, which aims to increase diversity and access to apprenticeship programs and help participants secure employment and establish a career in the field.
Joliet West High School student, Payton Fraser was selected to perform the National Anthem during the IHSA Girls Basketball State Finals at CEFCU Arena on Saturday March 2, 2024, for the opening on the campus of Illinois State University. ...
Michael Peterson has been hired as District 202's new Director of Transportation, replacing Sandy Bressers who is retiring, with over a decade of experience in the student transportation field.
Seven District 202 middle school students will compete in the 2024 Will County Regional Spelling Bee on March 14, 2024, at Lincoln-Way West High School. The students earned the honor by winning their individual schools' Spelling Bees. Regional winners statewide will advance to the national Spelling Bee on May 30, 2024, in Maryland. This year's District 202 middle school Spelling Bee champs are: Aux Sable: Dhruv
The Valley View Board of Education will conduct a Special Meeting on Monday, March 4 at the VVSD Emmie Dunn Administrative Center to discuss personnel matters in Closed Executive Session.
Mia Cardenas, a sophomore at Joliet Central High School, is the 2024 Illinois Art Education Association Youth Art Month Winner in the High School Category, and her artwork, "Aventuras de Ensueno: Dream Adventures," is featured in the 2024 poster.
The Joliet West Choirs invite the community, parents, staff, students, and alumni to its Spring Musical, Mean Girls – High School Version at 7 p.m. on March 15 and 16 and 2 p.m. on March 17 in the Joliet West High...
Marzia Varvaglione, Business Developer & Marketing and Sales Director of Varvaglione 1921, has been leading the way in Pugliese winemaking, producing wines that are both traditional and innovative, and has been promoting the region's wines in over 60 countries.
