Campers will learn techniques in painting, drawing, clay, and mixed media, and will keep any artwork they create.

This student-driven project features a patriotic design created by Minooka eighth-grader Ava Ruiz. The district and village will invite various community groups and staff members to participate.

Joey Rowland was recently named the January Student of the Month at Polo Community High School. He received a scholarship from the Polo Schools Foundation for his efforts.

This innovative five-session workshop series, developed in partnership with the Sauk Valley Area Chamber of Commerce, is designed to bridge the gap between classroom education and the real-world business sector.

Parents and some local elected officials called out the financial management of Joliet Public Schools District 86 after a vote to close A.O. Marshall Elementary School.

An eighth grade math teacher from Bolingbrook’s Brooks Middle School and a kindergarten teacher from Troy Hofer Elementary School in Shorewood were honored by the state.

Kindergarteners at Shabbona Elementary School dressed up as 100 year olds to celebrate the 100th day of school on Monday, Feb. 9, 2026.

This year’s theme is “A Night in Emerald City” and will held at 6 p.m. on Friday, March 6 at Bolingbrook Golf Club, 2001 Rodeo Drive.

Dixon Public Schools' annual fundraiser, The Stupor Bowl, was back in action Saturday, Feb. 7, 2026.

Judy Easley, president of the Joliet Branch of the the NAACP, was bestowed with the Michael Austin Clark Community Leader Award by Joliet Township High School District 204.

Granny Rose Animal Shelter of Dixon has been visiting schools around the area in an effort to educate youngsters on the importance of animal shelters.

Students from Joliet Central and Joliet West high schools took to the streets on Friday as part of a nationwide walkout to protest actions of ICE agents.

Hundreds of Joliet Central and Joliet West high school students took to the streets to protest the actions of the Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents as part of a nationwide student walkout on Friday, Feb. 6, 2026.

A West Chicago District 33 teacher whose pro-immigration agent comment on social media was criticized by many people has resigned

Joliet Public Schools District 86 held its third and final hearing on the potential closure of AO Marshall Elementary School.

As the Seal of Biliteracy marks 10 years in Illinois, the number of seniors graduating with the distinction has climbed more than 2,000%.

Itzel Huerta of Plainfield was crowned Miss Eco Teen International 2025 at the pageant, which was held in Egypt. But now her real work begins.

The team was 20-0 this year, beating Romeoville and Bolingbrook in the final two playoff games, according to the team’s coach.

Registration for The Bonnie McBeth Learning Center will be conducted in person on a first-come, first-served basis for all School District 202 locations.

Stillman Valley High School students have earned academic honors from the College Board National Recognition Programs.

Joliet Township High School District 204 administrators shared upcoming plans and challenges facing the district at the annual state of the district program.

The Amboy School Board has learned that progress is being made on reducing exclusionary discipline numbers in the district. In its regular January meeting, the board voted to accept a district-wide discipline improvement plan.

District 202 administrators and staff shared progress on strategic goals and invited community input to help guide the district’s next steps.

On Monday, a reheat coil in an office area at Traughber Junior High in Oswego burst, leading to significant water accumulation in carpeted areas.

Check here for updates on Will County school closings for Monday. Frigid conditions will return tonight into Monday morning, with wind chills falling into the 15 to 25 below range.

The dangerous weather conditions will continue Monday with wind chills falling into the 15 to 25 below range, the National Weather Service said.

The AP School Honor Roll recognizes schools whose AP programs deliver results for students while broadening participation.

Here is a complete listing of closures for schools, government offices, daycares and businesses due to extreme cold on Friday.

Here is a complete listing of closures for schools, government offices, daycares and businesses due to extreme cold on Friday.

Due to extreme weather conditions, all Downers Grove Grade School District 58 schools will be closed on Friday, Jan. 23, and students will have an e-learning day.

Joliet City Council approval didn't come easy, but a 6-3 vote gave green light for future football stadium and other new facilities at JCA.

The project should be substantially completed by Feb. 5, architect Alex Lopez from Performance Services told Oswego School Board members during their Jan. 12 board meeting.

The Illinois Music Education Association Junior All-State Conference will be held in Peoria from Jan. 28 to 31.

The firm chosen by District 86 presented an estimated price for services at $24,500 for the consulting fee.

District 308's immediate concerns are at Grande Park and Southbury elementary schools, which are approaching capacity.

For the second consecutive year, Hands On Oregon donated $2,000 to the Oregon High School Transitions program.

Plainfield School District 202 has announced that 16 of its students will participate in the annual Illinois Music Education Association All-State conference.

Stillman Valley High School has been selected for the AP School Honor Roll for the 2024-2025 school year.

Security window film strengthens glass to delay forced entry, protect against shattering and prevent flying glass shards.

Eisenhower Academy parents speak out regarding the Joliet Public School District 86's handling of information around investigation of custodian Jeremy Ledesma.

The District 86 Board of School Inspectors voted unanimously to dismiss Jeremy Ledesma, 23, of Joliet, who was charged last week following an investigation by the Will County Sheriff’s Office.

Cases of flu and other respiratory illnesses are at an increased level after the holidays in Will County, with local hospitals seeing admissions rise.

Edison Primary teachers and staff packed up their classrooms this week as they prepared to start the second half of the school year in other buildings due to the school's recent emergency closure.

Joliet Public Schools District 86 is hosting a meeting at Issac Singleton Elementary Thursday to discuss the possible closure of A.O. Marshall Elementary school next year.

The redesign is meant to consolidate the previously disconnected collection of offices occupied by the school’s deans, counselors, social workers, and mental health professionals into a shared, centralized space.

County elections, leadership changes at the Diocese of Joliet and for some large school districts are just some of the stories we will be following this year.

The long-range facility plan is broken down into three phases: facility condition assessment, educational alignment and long-range facility planning.

Here's a look at our top stories for Will County in 2025

After more than a decade of whole milk being absent from school cafeterias, legislation allowing for more milk options awaits the president’s signature.

Joliet Central High School Students of the Month are selected based on character, responsibility and academic performance or improvement.