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Bolingbrook Black History Month Awareness Club Celebrates Being Brilliantly Black

The program highlights will feature an anticipated performance from Black Magician Spellbinder, author, poet, spoken-word artist Anita Riddle, and the Jubilee youth and adult choir. Honor roll students from Valley View District 365U middle schools will be introduced, and scholarships will be awarded to seniors residing in Bolingbrook who have been accepted to college.

Red Cross: Emergency blood shortage may delay medical procedures

Over the last 20 years, the number of people donating blood to the Red Cross has fallen by about 40%. When fewer people donate blood, even small disruptions to blood donations – such as the nearly 7,000-unit shortfall in blood donations the Red Cross experienced between Christmas and New Year’s Day alone – can have a huge impact on the availability of blood products and dramatic consequences for those in need of emergency blood transfusion.

RX Mobile Food Pantry at Bolingbrook HS

On Tue. Jan. 9, 9-10:30 am (or until supplies last) Bolingbrook HS West Parking Lot (northeast corner of stadium) 365 Raider Way, Bolingbrook VVSD is partnering with Northern Illinois Food Bank, Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital and VNA Health Care to...

VVSD addresses need for teachers with “Elevate U” initiative

VSD's strategic plan prioritizes establishing a viable teaching pipeline to address the challenges posed by teacher shortages. VVSD Director of Human Resources Dr. Rovel Pollock initiated Elevate U by piloting a Grow Your Own Program last year despite limited funding.

Spotlight- Kellie Allen, VVSD 5th Grade Teacher, Hermansen Elementary

Beyond the curriculum, Kellie knows it is important to make certain that by the end of each school year, the students in her classroom are ready to make the move to middle school. 

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.

Both VVSD High Schools named to US News Best High Schools List

A closer look at the state rankings shows Bolingbrook HS ranks 5th among high schools located in Will County, 2nd among Will County high schools that are part of unit (K-12) districts.

“Diaper Depot Drive” underway in Will County to collect diapers and essential items

"I'm glad to be working with numerous partners in helping United Way collect baby essentials," said County Executive Bertino-Tarrant. "I invite residents to donate diapers and related items during this drive to support local families in need. We have worked to place donation sites in accessible locations throughout the county."

Pop-Up Free Vaccine Clinic for dogs in Bolingbrook

“Ensuring pets have up-to-date vaccines and working pets can be lifesaving,” said County Executive Bertino-Tarrant. “I invite any residents in need of these services to register for this pop-up clinic to keep their pets healthy.”

Bolingbrook IFest international festival

Bolingbrook is rated as the third most diverse suburb of Chicago, priding itself in its “door-to-door” diversity, providing a place to live, work, and play for all. iFest Bolingbrook: International Festival of Cultures is a one-day event celebrating the...

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$1 Million in donor funded scholarships awarded to JJC students in 2023-24

The Joliet Junior College Foundation has awarded $1,000,522 in donor-funded scholarships to students in the 2023-24 school year, highlighting its commitment to fostering educational advancement and access.