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shawlocal. com > illinois-valley > 04/29/2026 > daycare-with-international-roots-opens-in-la-salle

Daycare with international roots opens in La Salle

2+ hour, 36+ min ago  (572+ words) After more than 30 years in education, more than 10 years operating a childcare center in Mexico, Alicia Tamez has opened her second childcare center in La Salle. Tamez opened GOTA International Childcare Center at 941 6th St. , the former location of Lighted Way....

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shawlocal. com > the-herald-news > 04/28/2026 > joliet-central-high-school-names-2026-mr-j-and-ms-j

Joliet Central High School names 2026 Mr. J and Ms. J

1+ day, 36+ min ago  (610+ words) Joliet Central High School named students Romeo Rojas and Sophie Litsogannis as Mr. Jand Ms. J 2026 at a banquet on April 15. The event, held at the Jacob Henry Mansion, is a school tradition dating back to 1958 which recognizes two high…...

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shawlocal. com > my-suburban-life > 04/27/2026 > gps-parent-series-to-host-two-part-program-focused-on-impact-of-screen-time-on-youth

GPS Parent Series to host two-part program focused on impact of screen time on youth

1+ day, 17+ hour ago  (376+ words) The GPS Parent Series will present "Bright Kids Who Can't Keep Up: Strategies to Improve Academic Performance and Processing" on Feb. 19 (Courtesy Glenbard High School District 87) The GPS Parent Series will host a first-of-its-kind, two-part virtual event on May 5 featuring…...

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shawlocal. com > illinois-valley > 04/25/2026 > spanish-students-compete-in-cultural-interpretation-contest-saturday

Spanish students compete in cultural interpretation contest Saturday

3+ day, 8+ hour ago  (173+ words) Shaw Local Spanish students compete in cultural interpretation contest Saturday LP High School hosts Northern Illinois chapter event featuring poetry, music and dance The Northern Illinois Chapter of the American Association of Teachers of Spanish and Portuguese will host the…...

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shawlocal. com > illinois-valley > 04/22/2026 > festival-56-seeks-youth-apprentices-for-summer-theatre-program

Festival 56 seeks youth apprentices for summer theatre program

6+ day, 18+ hour ago  (246+ words) Festival 56 in Princeton is seeking up to three youth ages 14-22 to work as paid apprentices with the resident professional theatre company this summer. The eight-week Summer Youth Employment in the Arts program, funded by a grant from the Illinois Arts…...

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shawlocal. com > the-herald-news > sponsored > 04/22/2026 > providence-catholic-high-school-10084768

Providence Catholic Announces 2026 Valedictorian and Salutatorian

6+ day, 20+ hour ago  (321+ words) Providence Catholic High School is proud to announce that Daniel Shusharin has been named Valedictorian and Celia Minonne has been named Salutatorian for the Class of 2026. These prestigious honors recognize the outstanding academic achievements, leadership, and dedication of both students…...

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shawlocal. com > illinois-valley > 04/22/2026 > mimic-event-showcases-innovation-of-ivcc-students

MIMIC event showcases innovation of IVCC students

6+ day, 19+ hour ago  (184+ words) Illinois Valley Community College's Making Industry Meaningful In College (MIMIC) Innovation and Design fair is scheduled for 10 a. m. - 2 p. m. on Friday, April 24, at the Student Life Space campus commons. The fair features puzzles, solutions and storage options, all designed and sold by students,…...

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shawlocal. com > the-herald-news > 04/19/2026 > joliet-high-school-students-compete-at-state-drafting-and-design-competition

Joliet high school students compete at state drafting and design competition

1+ week, 2+ day ago  (111+ words) Students from Joliet Township High School District 204 demonstrated their advanced drafting and design skills at the 49th annual Illinois Design Educators Association State Drafting and Design Competition. The event was held on April 11 at Illinois State University in Normal. Four students…...

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shawlocal. com > daily-chronicle > 04/19/2026 > whats-the-latest-with-new-early-learning-development-center-in-dekalb

What's the latest with new Early Learning Development Center in De Kalb?

1+ week, 3+ day ago  (518+ words) Shaw Local file " Plans for a new Early Learning Development Center (ELDC) building in De Kalb that could nearly double the number of children the preschool program serves could cost more than originally proposed. In a recent update to the…...

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shawlocal. com > sauk-valley > 04/13/2026 > sauk-valley-youths-gain-hands-on-skills-at-4-h-welding-workshop

Sauk Valley youths gain hands-on skills at 4-H welding workshop

2+ week, 9+ hour ago  (204+ words) Shaw Local Sauk Valley youths gain hands-on skills at 4-H welding workshop Local youths recently had the opportunity to spark their interest in skilled trades during a two-day 4-H Welding Workshop, where participants learned the fundamentals of welding in a…...