4+ day, 18+ hour ago   (80+ words) Shaw Local Education News from Shaw Local News Network (Shaw Local News Network) Cade Andrae of Davis Junction graduated from Milwaukee School of Engineering in spring 2026. Andrae received a bachelor of science in computer engineering. Students with a cumulative grade-point…...

5+ day, 52+ min ago   (480+ words) Minooka Elementary School at 400 W. Coady Dr. on Wednesday, March 26, 2025. (Michael Urbanec) More cameras, enhanced staff training and ongoing community communication efforts are among the safety and security initiatives underway as the 2026-27 school year ramps up in Minooka Community Consolidated School…...

5+ day, 6+ hour ago   (247+ words) Joliet Catholic Academy- Joliet Catholic Academy Welcomes Students for Shadow Days, Super Shadow Day (Provided) A new school year brings fresh opportunities for middle schoolers to experience daily life at Joliet Catholic Academy through Shadow Visits. “Joliet Catholic Academy Shadow…...

6+ day, 18+ hour ago   (258+ words) Lee County 4-H invites youths ages 8 to 18 to join the Nature Explorers SPIN Club, a fun outdoor program that helps young people connect with nature, build confidence, and learn new skills through guided hikes and hands-on activities. In today’s busy…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (71+ words) Shaw Local Illinois Valley Community College campuses in Oglesby and Ottawa will be closed Monday, Sept. 7, for the Labor Day holiday. Classes and offices will resume normal operations Tuesday, Sept. 8. Maribeth M. Wilson has been a reporter with Shaw Media for…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (109+ words) Shaw Local The Fellowship Committee at the Plano Methodist Church held its annual ice cream social on Sunday, Aug. after the 10 a.m. worship service. Several church members enjoyed a luncheon of sloppy joes, chips, salads, and relish trays. The ice cream…...

2+ week, 52+ min ago   (646+ words) Christopher T. Spencer (Provided by Christopher T. Spencer) As temperatures begin to cool and daylight begins to fade, the signs of fall are appearing all around us. Perhaps nothing signals the changing season more clearly than the start of a new school…...

2+ week, 3+ day ago   (271+ words) Providence Catholic High School- Providence Catholic High School Shares Important Dates for Fall (Provided) As a new school year begins, families interested in Providence Catholic High School have several opportunities this fall to experience the school, meet students and faculty,…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (218+ words) Shaw Local West Suburban Community Pantry to hold annual back-to-school event Aug. 28 The West Suburban Community Pantry will host its annual Back-to-School Supply Fair and Free Vaccine Clinic, to help local families prepare for a healthy and successful school year…...

2+ week, 6+ day ago   (755+ words) This past week, I took advantage of the lull in hot temperatures and severe weather and sat outside with our puppy, Ivy Rose, while admiring our garden. When the opportunities presented themselves, Ivy caught a couple of cicadas and pranced…...