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Joliet Central and West High School Student of the Month January 2024

Joliet Township High School Students of the Month are nominated and selected based on character, responsibility, and academic performance or improvement.

St. Francis University receives funding to address student homelessness thanks to support from Loughran Cappel

“Students don’t need the distraction of wondering where their next meal is coming from or if they’ll have a roof over their head,” said Loughran Cappel (D-Shorewood). “We must do everything in our power to ensure students’ basic needs are met so they can be set up for future successes.”

Scholarships for Income-Eligible Students for Year 2024

The Will County Center for Community Concerns is offering a limited number of $1,000 scholarships to income-eligible residents of Will County. Scholarship funding is provided by the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity, Community Service Block Grant.

Joliet West’s Jaedyn Jumper-Uwumarogie receives full ride to Northwestern University

Joliet West High School proudly announces that senior Jaedyn Jumper-Uwumarogie has been awarded a full scholarship to Northwestern University, marking an outstanding achievement in her academic journey. Jaedyn's success stems from her participation in QuestBridge, a prestigious program linking high-achieving...

Joliet East Alumni Night 2024

On Friday, January 19 the Joliet Central High School Boys & Girls Varsity Basketball Teams will honor Joliet East High School alumni during a doubleheader v. Plainfield North High School. The Varsity Girls play at 5 pm with the Varsity Boys...

Joliet East Alumni Night 2024

On Friday, January 19 the Joliet Central High School Boys & Girls Varsity Basketball Teams will honor Joliet East High School alumni during a doubleheader v. Plainfield North High School. The Varsity Girls play at 5 pm with the Varsity Boys game following at...

Joliet West’s Jaedyn Jumper-Uwumarogie receives full ride to Northwestern University

Joliet West High School proudly announces that senior Jaedyn Jumper-Uwumarogie has been awarded a full scholarship to Northwestern University, marking an outstanding achievement in her academic journey. Jaedyn's success stems from her participation in QuestBridge, a prestigious program linking high-achieving...

VVSD Bond Rating Upgraded to Aa1 by Moody’s Investor Service

Moody’s Investors Service has upgraded Valley View Community Unit School District 365U’s issuer, general obligation unlimited tax (GOULT) and general obligation limited tax (GOLT) ratings to Aa1 from Aa2. “Even with the challenges of current adverse economic conditions, VVSD was...

Joliet Dist. 86 students receive superintendent awards

     Congratulations to the Joliet Public Schools District 86 students who received the Superintendent’s Award for the first trimester of the 2023-2024 school year. One student from each District 86 school was selected for this honor. Superintendent Dr. Theresa Rouse,...

Lewis University and St. Augustine College complete first step of merger

     With the approval of the Illinois Board of Higher Education and the Higher Learning Commission, St. Augustine College has joined Lewis University as of December 1, 2023. This first step forward brings together two institutions and maximizes their ability to...

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Joliet to receive $76 million in water infrastructure loans

Joliet has been awarded $76 million from the Illinois EPA to enhance water infrastructure, which will enable the city to replace 31 miles of deteriorated and undersized water mains, replace fire hydrants and valves, and improve water quality.