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Dr. Beth Mc Dermott, New Provost At University Of St. Francis
2+ hour, 13+ min ago (311+ words) 1340 WJOL The University of St. Francis is pleased to announce that Dr. Elizabeth Mc Dermott has been appointed as the next provost and vice president for academic affairs. Mc Dermott has a distinguished record of leadership at the University of…...
Rep. Sheehan Launches Summer Reading Program
1+ week, 5+ day ago (91+ words) 1340 WJOL "Reading opens doors for young people. One book can inspire creativity, build confidence, and spark a lifelong love of learning. I want students in our community to feel excited about picking up a book and discov Man Who Lost…...
Payton Palesh & Calloway Walsh Named 2026 Mr. and Ms. Alpha Omega At Joliet West High School
3+ week, 2+ day ago (855+ words) 1340 WJOL Joliet West High School announces that Payton Palesh and Calloway Walsh were named 2026 Mr. and Ms. Alpha Omega at Senior Awards on May 6. Sponsored by the yearbook and run by Ms. Galloy, Joliet West Yearbook Sponsor, and Ms. Yvette…...
Timber Ridge Middle School 7th Grader Returns To State Civics Bee
1+ mon, 3+ day ago (204+ words) 1340 WJOL Timber Ridge Middle School seventh-grader Aisha Chavda will return to the Illinois Civics Bee this summer to defend her title. Chavda earned second place in the regional Civics Bee on April 28. The top three winners at the regional bee…...
Pathways To Professions Career Expo Returns To Romeoville
3+ mon, 1+ day ago (177+ words) 1340 WJOL Expo provides perspective on career paths and a variety of employment fields The Workforce Services Division of Will County will be hosting their fourth-annual Pathways to Professions Career Expo from 2 p. m. to 5 p. m. on Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at the Romeoville Athletic and…...
Joliet District 86 Junior High Students Compete In Local Math Competition
3+ mon, 5+ day ago (456+ words) 1340 WJOL Congratulations to the student math teams from Dirksen, Gompers, Hufford, and Washington Junior High Schools who joined three other local junior high school teams to compete in the 23rd annual Joliet West High School Mid High Math Meet. Students were…...
Illinois Tollway Providing Internships for College Students and Recent College Graduates
3+ mon, 6+ day ago (293+ words) The Illinois Tollway is seeking college students and recent graduates to apply for its 2026 Internship Program, offering real-world transportation experiences in engineering, information technology, finance, communications and other related fields. Eligible students can apply online on the Tollway's'website'through March 31. The…...
Hurry: Summer Internships Available For Local High School Students
3+ mon, 3+ week ago (191+ words) The Will County Center for Economic Development is facilitating connecting nearly 100 local high school students with summertime internship opportunities. Kayla Sorensen with the Will County CED joined Scott Slocum on "Slocum in the Morning" to discuss the three-year old program....
District 202 Middle School Students Head To Regional Spelling Bee
3+ mon, 3+ week ago (113+ words) 1340 WJOL Seven District 202 middle school students will compete in the 2026 Will County Regional Spelling Bee in March at Lincoln-Way West High School. The students earned the honor by winning their individual schools" Spelling Bees. Regional winners statewide will advance to…...
JJC President Outlines Bold Vision At Ninth State of the College
4+ mon, 1+ week ago (506+ words) wjol. com JJC president Dr. Clyne Namuo delivered the ninth State of the College address Tuesday, marking his third presentation to the community. The address highlighted the College's "auspiciously audacious" agenda " one that builds on proven success while introducing new…...