The annual award seeks to recognize outstanding educators who go above and beyond for their students.

Samantha Nauman will attend Sauk Valley Community College to study nursing and possibly attend esthetics school to work in a med-spa.

Naomi P. Chamberlain of Sterling is among 102 University of Nebraska-Lincoln students who will be recognized as Chancellor’s Scholars during the undergraduate commencement ceremonies May 9 at Pinnacle Bank Arena.

Alexandra Setchell plans to attend the University of Iowa to study pre-medicine.

After graduation, Kevin Marquez will attend Bradley University, where he will study civil engineering and minor in construction.

This screening is part of a broader initiative led by SVVOR and ROE No. 47 to explore the potential development of a recovery high school in the Sauk Valley region, with a proposed location in Rock Falls.

Lucille Oetting plans to attend St. Louis University and continue her athletic and academic career in softball and physical therapy.

Sauk Valley Community College has announced two promotions to fill the vice president of academics and vice president of student services positions.

Oregon Community Unit School District 220 and Meridian Community Unit School District 223 in Stillman Valley are among three dozen school systems in Illinois that the U.S. Department of Justice is investigating over policies related to gender and sexuality.