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Princeton Elementary to hold preschool screening March 19-20
2+ hour, 31+ min ago (187+ words) Princeton Elementary students accustomed to twice daily shuttles may be forced to find other options if a driver shortage becomes worse. Nationwide and locally, school districts are feeling the pinch as drivers become shorter in supply requiring some creativity in…...
Peru Elementary to halt pre-K transport next school year
7+ hour, 30+ min ago (11+ words) Peru Elementary to halt pre-K transport next school year'Shaw Local...
Gillan Memorial Scholarship applications due March 31
19+ hour, 31+ min ago (8+ words) Gillan Memorial Scholarship applications due March 31Shaw Local...
High school students invited to explore college majors at Illini Summer Academies
2+ day, 2+ hour ago (13+ words) High school students invited to explore college majors at Illini Summer Academies'Shaw Local...
‘It really empowers us ‘- Will County moms connect special needs families to caregivers
2+ day, 3+ hour ago (990+ words) Finding a reliable sitter can be a challenge for any parent, but for parents with special needs children, finding someone reliable who can also understand the child's complex care or behavioral needs can be even harder. This was the situation…...
Community Arts Council opens applications for James F. Carlson Fine Arts Scholarship
1+ week, 18+ hour ago (124+ words) Community Arts Council of Kankakee County 2 (Community Arts Council of Kankakee County) The Community Arts Council of Kankakee County is accepting applications for the 2026 James F. Carlson Fine Arts Scholarship program. One or more students from Kankakee County will be awarded…...
Rotary Club of Downers Grove accepting applications for music scholarships
1+ week, 1+ day ago (134+ words) The Rotary Club of Downers Grove will award music scholarships this spring to high school seniors. Each year since 2009 the Rotary Club presents checks to deserving senior music students who live in Downers Grove or the Community High School District…...
Recomputing the route when backseat riders become the driver
1+ week, 1+ day ago (798+ words) Don't wait to make memories with your family. (Metro Newspaper Service) In reality, it only costs about 10 minutes. Maybe a bit more, maybe less. But at the time, it feels way more significant than it may ultimately turn out to…...
Rochelle-area students graduate from NIU
1+ week, 2+ day ago (92+ words) Rochelle-area students graduate from NIU'Shaw Local Rochelle-area students graduate from NIU More than 1,200 students earned their bachelor's, master's and doctoral degrees from Northern Illinois University in December. Included among the graduates are the following students from the Rochelle area: - Daniel…...
2 Byron students named to Wabash College dean’s list
1+ week, 3+ day ago (11+ words) 2 Byron students named to Wabash College dean's list'Shaw Local...