Diversity

Joliet Public Schools District 86 Superintendent Dr. Theresa Rouse and Deputy Superintendent Dr. Tanisha Cannon discuss proposed changes to school funding, diversity initiatives, and technology policies from the Department of Education with Herald-News Reporter Jessie Molloy.

Herald-News reporter Jessie Molloy discusses Department of Education proposed changes and possible funding cuts with Joliet Township High School District 204 Superintendent Dr. Karla Guseman.

Plainfield Community Consolidated School District 202's Superintendent Dr. Glenn Wood discusses the district's contingency plans for lost funding following a series of new rules from the Department of Education with Herald-News reporter Jessie Molloy.

Jessie Molloy discusses recent changes at the department of Education with Lockport Township High School District 205 Superintendent Dr. Robert McBride.

Chicago Women in Trades lawsuit leads to injunction on Trump's DEI orders

The Illinois State Board of Education is not telling schools to stop any diversity, equity and inclusion lessons or programs, the state’s education chief told a House committee this week

A federal judge has largely blocked sweeping executive orders from President Donald Trump that sought to end government support for programs promoting diversity, equity and inclusion

In a prepared statement SVCC Vice President of Academics and Student Services Jon Mandrell shared with Shaw Local, SVCC President Dave Hellmich said he could “see no reason” why the school’s federal funding should be “jeopardized.”

President Donald Trump is questioning the actions of the army helicopter pilot and air traffic controller in Wednesday's deadly midair collision in Washington

Music and poems were read and performed between presentations to local leaders who received the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Peace and Justice award.

The Sauk Valley Diversity Alliance celebrated local residents' contributions to the community during a Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. observance Sunday, Jan. 19, 2025, at the Church of the Nazarene in Sterling.

City meeting on Thursday follows a break in 60-year tradition of Mexican Independence Day parades in Joliet.

Will County Executive Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant focused on expanding government services and the strength of the local business climate in her annual State of the County address. Some budget priorities outlined.

Plainfield residents were treated to a picnic in the park this Saturday, courtesy of the park district inviting nearly a dozen food trucks to showcase their menus from around the world at the Prairie Activity and Recreation Center.

Healing Illinois awarded GSNI a $25,000 grant for racial healing initiatives.

The Romeoville Fire Academy has received a $100,000 grant to provide tuition to firefighter and EMT students from underserved communities who would not be able to otherwise afford training.

A.O. Marshall Elementary School fifth graders spent an hour on Zoom with Joyce McFarland, the education manager for the Nez Perce Tribal Nation in Idaho.

Joliet Junior College's office of Diversity Equity and Inclusion has expanded its programming this November to commemorate Native American Heritage month and legacy issues. Activists say the school is making good progress on these matters.

The school announced that Michael Dixon has been selected as its first director of diversity, equity and inclusion; and Kenny Bae has been selected as the first director of STEAM Innovation.

Lemont mother and former school social worker said inspiration came from her biracial daughter’s struggle with identity

All 16 completed the Latino Pastoral Leaders Initiative, created by a national, Washington, D.C.-based Catholic nonprofit

The Joliet Latino Economic Development Association brings resources and opportunities to members

Why was a previously scheduled block party at the Old Joliet Prison was canceled? Representatives of the Collins Street Neighborhood Council gathered at Hartman Pavilion on Collins Street in Joliet to discuss.

Professional Development Alliance in Joliet invited local students to experience its messages

This was the first in-person gathering for Joliet nonprofit since the COVID-19 pandemic began

University of St. Francis announces the 3 latest recipients of its newest MERIT scholarship

Parents on the committee should have ‘the interests of bilingual students in mind’

Will County lawyers offering unique scholarship to help promote diversity

A Joliet City Council committee for the first time in nearly two years took another look at the question of a minority participation ordinance on Wednesday but didn’t have answers