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Waltham Elementary releases honor roll

Waltham Elementary School District released its honor and high honor rolls for the first trimester of the 2025-26 school year.

By Tom Collins●

Former journalist creates $500 IVCC scholarship

Alexandria Braboy, a La Salle County Board member, has established “The Pen is Mightier Journalism Scholarship,” a $500 award for Illinois Valley Community College students studying journalism.

By Maribeth M. Wilson●

University of Illinois Extension names Grundy County’s Kevin Carey assistant dean and director of 4-H

The University of Illinois Extension's 4-H program has a new assistant dean and director, as it named Kevin Carey to the positions at the end of October.

By Michael Urbanec●

IVCC’s prior learning credit program cuts degree time, boosts careers

Illinois Valley Community College’s Prior Learning Credit program turns work and academic experience into college credit, helping students finish degrees faster and enter the workforce sooner, IVCC said in a news release.

By Maribeth M. Wilson●

IVCC Audit/Finance Committee to meet Nov. 12 for investment and budget ppdates

The Illinois Valley Community College Board of Trustees Audit/Finance Committee will meet at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 12.

By Shaw Local News Network●