News
Bank of America Asst. VP to speak at IVCC Commencement
14+ hour, 52+ min ago (116+ words) starvedrock. media An alumnus of Illinois Valley Community College will speak at May's Commencement Ceremony Zulma Guzman is a 2019 graduate and is an assistant vice president at Bank of America Guzman took an interest in finance watching her parents operate…...
IVCC President Sees Increase In Summer And Fall Semester Enrollment
2+ day, 52+ min ago (106+ words) starvedrock. media It would appear that the trend of increased enrollment will continue for the rest of 2026 at Illinois Valley Community College. IVCC President Dr. Tracy Morris told the board of trustees earlier this week that updated summer and fall…...
School Facilities Debate Continues In Putnam County
3+ day, 21+ hour ago (255+ words) starvedrock. media The Putnam County School Board, along with more than 100 concerned parents, met Tuesday evening to express opinions, and view tentative plans for improvements and additions to the Mc Nabb and Hennepin campuses. Steve Nelson from the architectural firm…...
LP instructor in 5th round of "America's Favorite Teacher" contest
5+ day, 4+ hour ago (130+ words) starvedrock. media If you've been following one instructor's quest to be America's Favorite Teacher, that pursuit continues for Nancy Kochis Kochis teaches forensics at La Salle Peru High School According to the school's District 120 Facebook, Kochis has advanced into the…...
State Ban On Cellphones In School Classrooms Still Possible
1+ week, 4+ day ago (208+ words) The Illinois legislature is once again considering a statewide cellphone ban in schools, according to Capitol News Illinois. Illinois is one of only eight states that have no statewide restrictions on the use of cellphones in public schools. An amendment…...
State Rep. Briel Stands In Support Of Striking ISU Employees
1+ week, 4+ day ago (118+ words) starvedrock. media State Rep. Amy "Murri" Briel An Illinois State University alum who happens to be a state lawmaker has chimed in on the ongoing strike at ISU. Democratic State Representative Amy "Murri" Briel of Ottawa says she stands alongside…...
Tuition Waiver And Other Awards Up For Grabs With IVCC Art Show
2+ week, 3+ day ago (135+ words) starvedrock. media A full-year tuition waiver is among the prizes up for grabs as part of Illinois Valley Community College's annual Art Show. Varieties of artwork created by high school and college artists will be on display at IVCC from…...
Gathering In Minonk Aims To Address The Impact Of Technology On Youth
3+ week, 5+ day ago (142+ words) starvedrock. media Are you worried about your children or grandchildren's use of social media? Maybe technology in general? Fieldcrest High School in Minonk is hosting a technology safety event on Tuesday, April 14th called "Wired Minds: Addressing the Impact of Technology…...
Princeton High School Board Promotes Two to Lead Roles
4+ week, 2+ day ago (148+ words) starvedrock. media The Princeton High School Board promoted two of its own Wednesday evening. With the pending retirement of current Superintendent Kirk Haring, Andy Berlinski, the current principal, will begin responsibilities on July 1. Behavior Interventionist Abbi Bosnich will assume to…...
Ottawa FD offers 2 install programs
1+ mon, 1+ day ago (124+ words) starvedrock. media The Ottawa Fire Department has two free installation programs for residents within the city limits Starting April 14th, the department has smoke detectors provided by the Red Cross and installed by the Department's Public Education Team." The Department's also…...