Illinois Governor Announced COVID Funding for PreK-12, Higher Education with Equity Focus
Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker has announced that he will be dedicating $108.5 million in federal Governor’s Emergency Education Relief (GEER) …
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Charles Box Scholarships Announced
Today, the Charles Box Scholarships have been unveiled by the region’s leading private four-year institution, Rockford University. The program will …
Highland Community College Announces Precautions
Highland Community College is preparing for the fall 2020 semester. They are welcoming back employees, students, and visitors to the …
School Board Meeting to be Packed
Recently dismissed teacher and former New Berlin Education Association President Joe Kindred will be supported by several parents, community members, …
University of Illinois Springfield releases Return to the Prairie plan on Wednesday
The students are going to return to campus for fall classes at the University of Illinois Springfield (UIS). The UIS …
JJC’s FY 2021 Budget Approved
Joliet Junior College Board of Trustees have approved the college’s FISCAL Year 2021 Budget. The approval was made at the …
New Elementary Principal Announced
Freeport School District Names Elementary Principals. The FSD 145 Board of Education has approved the appointments of Amanda Hayes as …
Teachers’ Union Retaliated by New Berlin Board of Education
The actions of the New Berlin Community School District 16 Board of Education (BOE) vote to suspend NBEA Co-President Joe …
Pritzker sets standards for school return
The state of Illinois is preparing to move into the fourth phase of the Restore Illinois plan to reopen the …
Safe Fall Semester Preparations
Joliet Junior College announced in Mid-May that it would be holding all fall lectures online, with the possibility of in-person …
Melissa Sago Named New Lincoln-Douglas Elementary Principal
Freeport School District has named Melissa Sago as the new Lincoln-Douglas Elementary Principal. The FSD 145 Board of Education approved …
JJC Nursing Students Presented with Scholarships
The Bolingbrook Rotary Club has presented scholarships to two Joliet Junior College nursing students. Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, this year’s …
JJC Backyards Turned into Labs
Joliet Junior College students are turned towards remote learning as COVID-19 Pandemic took a toll on all aspects of life. …
Canton Educators: School Districts should put students first
The Canton Unit School District 66 school board meeting will be attended by the Canton Education Association (CEA). They will …
JJC: All Fall 2020 Lectures to be Held Online
Joliet Junior College President Dr. Judy Mitchell has informed the campus community that all fall 2020 lectures will be delivered …
JJC Board Welcome New Student Trustee
Dontae Crowder has been welcomed by the Joliet Junior College of Trustees as the newest student trustee during its May …
JJC Students & Employees utilizing the remote opportunities
The COVID-19 Pandemic has changed a lot, and Joliet Junior College has also come under the effect. JJC had moved …
Teachers’ recertification credit to be boosted for learning digital skills
In adapting to remote learning, teachers have almost learn an entirely new job. For their hard work and dedication, the …
Awards for Phi Theta Kappa Members
Joliet Junior College’s Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) Honor Society’s student’s hard work is being recognized at the national level. JJC’s …
Illinois schools spend millions of dollars on technology even before federal rescue checks
According to a report, Illinois school leaders spent millions of dollars within weeks to cope with the coronavirus outbreak. The …
Families encouraged to honor teachers making a difference
The U-46 Educational Foundation has encouraged families to honor teachers making a difference. Teacher Appreciation Week will be conducted from …
Superintendent Tony Sanders Awarded Honorary Doctorate
School District U-46 Superintendent Tony Sanders to be awarded an honorary doctorate of Humane Letters by Judson University’s Board of …
JJC online classes available
Joliet Junior College has made the decision to extended the online class offerings through the summer 2020 semester. They will …
Henshaw says Glen Allyn students will have tougher time going back to school
Margot Day Henshaw, the owner of The Prince’s Table and Liberty Luxury, thinks that it will be hard for the …
No School Spring Term
Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker has declared that all schools will remain close across the state for the remainder of the …
Blue Bird Day to make things normal amid pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic has affected countless lives but it is necessary to maintain a sense of routine to kids on …
Masks sewed by JJC students to donate amid COVID-19 pandemic
Junior Joliet College has already closed its on-campus activities due to the coronavirus pandemic. But the fine arts students of …