Illinois Wesleyan University’s dean’s list for the spring semester of the 2025-26 academic year consisted of 883 students from 29 states and 18 countries.

Xiwen Chen, who just completed fifth grade at Prairie Point Elementary School in Oswego, partnered with his father to showcase his passion for animals in a unique way this past school year.

Zoe Zinke of Stillman Valley was recently named to the dean’s list at Missouri State University.

Northern Illinois University announces the students who have made its spring 2026 dean’s list.

Jack McKanna of Mt. Morris graduated from Cedarville University in spring 2026 with an undergraduate degree.

Newman Central Catholic High School in Sterling recently announced its 2026 spring semester honor roll.

Four students from St. Mary School have been selected as winners of the OSF HealthCare Saint Katharine Medical Center elevator cling design contest, an initiative that invited students to make uplifting, original artwork to be displayed on elevators located in the hospital annex.

The University of Dubuque recently named Ogle County students to its spring semester 2026 academic dean’s list.

Union School District 81 students celebrated seven months of hands-on learning at their annual plant sale.

More than 3,500 students at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater earned a spot on the dean’s list for the spring 2026 semester.

Coming together to represent the vibrancy of the community, children, students and parents alike dabbled in street painting to help bring a local high school student’s vision to life.

Coe College is recognizing its highest performing students as members of the spring 2026 dean’s list, including Kamryn Stockton of Polo.

Honored students earned a grade-point average of 3.4 or above in a single semester.

Fifth graders at Charles Reed Elementary School in Plainfield conducted a food waste audit during all lunch periods in April, asking students why they were throwing away their food.

The art show presented over 1,500 peices of student artwork from all Joliet Public Schools District 86 elementary and junior high schools. Music was provided by District 86 bands.

The University of Dubuque recently named Rochelle students to its spring semester 2026 academic dean’s list.

Rock Falls Township High School recently announced the students who made honor rolls for the second semester.

The Dixon Ag FFA Alumni and Support Group is expressing gratitude to several agricultural partners for their contributions that support the Dixon ag plots.

Rochelle Township High School held its graduation ceremony May 23 outdoors on the football field. There were 169 graduating seniors.

More than 3,500 students at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater earned a spot on the dean’s list for the spring 2026 semester.

Illinois school vaccination rates have declined steadily over the past two decades. See the vaccination rates at your school.

Illinois vaccination rates have seen a slight increase in 2025-2026 among students, despite growing vaccine skepticism around the country

Rochelle Township High School's graduation ceremony for the Class of 2026 was held on Saturday, May 23, 2026.

A group of Polo schoolchildren enjoyed a ride to school in the Polo Police Department’s newly-acquired Humvee on May 21 after winning a local fundraising raffle.

Wabash College recently congratulated more than 400 students who were named to the spring 2026 dean’s list.

Salvador Figueroa took first place among competitors from 10 schools.

Graduating Oregon High School seniors Andrea Chavez-Jimenez and Daniel Gonzalez have each been awarded a $1,000 scholarship by the Oregon Woman’s Club.

The 40th annual Rochelle Township High School art show was held May 14, celebrating the creativity and accomplishments of student artists throughout the school year.

Montmorency Community School District in Rock Falls recently announced its eighth grade awards honorees.

Plainfield will receive a $250,000 Safe Routes to School grant this year through IDOT to improve sidewalks.

Belmont University released the dean’s list for the spring 2026 semester, with approximately 49% of the university’s 6,724 undergraduate students earning the academic recognition.

Belmont University released the dean’s list for the spring 2026 semester, with approximately 49% of the university’s 6,724 undergraduate students earning the academic recognition.

The stadium at Bradley-Bourbonnais Community High School was filled to the brim with pride and applause as the 488 students in the Class of 2026 celebrated their graduation on Thursday, May 21, 2026. See photos from the ceremony.

Clarke University recently announced that 222 students earned a spot on the dean’s list for the spring 2026 semester.

Forreston High School held its annual honors night May 12.

The Polo Lions Club recently awarded scholarships of $500 to 16 graduating seniors of Polo Community High School.

Raising concerns of being silenced and a lack of transparency, 2 Batavia School District 101 board members abruptly resigned. They argued district leaders have been unresponsive to parent and student concerns and have stifled their own attempts at facilitating meaningful change.

Andrea Voss of Lindenwood was recently elected to membership into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi.

Amanda Headon, daughter of Dr. Cassandra and Lance Headon of Rochelle, graduated from the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine with a doctor of veterinary medicine degree in May 2026.

Students from kindergarten through fifth grade may participate by reading eight or more books before Aug. 14.

Central College in Pella hosted a Celebration of Undergraduate Inquiry to showcase the many research and creative projects by Central students during the 2025-26 academic year.

Stillman Trust & Wealth Management recently announced the winners of the Eickman Scholarship, an annual scholarship awarded to four area high school seniors who are interested in pursuing a career in medicine.

Oswego East High School's quiz bowl team won a conference title and earned a spot among 320 teams competing for the national championship in Atlanta on May 22.

Rivers Estock of Steward was recently named to the spring 2026 dean’s list at Olivet Nazarene University.

The Whiteside Area Career Center’s Health Occupations students have earned a 100% pass rate on the Certified Nursing Assistant exam, according to a news release.

Southern New Hampshire University recently congratulated Rochelle-area students on being named to the list.

Four Ogle County students were recently named to the spring 2026 dean’s list at Olivet Nazarene University.

Gwendolyn Hodson of Mt. Morris, a student at Cedarville University, was recently named to the dean’s honor list for the spring 2026 semester.

The Kids n Nature program has been offered during spring and fall semesters as well as a summer session by University of Illinois Extension volunteers.

State Sen. Li Arellano Jr., R-Dixon, is encouraging students across the 37th District to stay engaged this summer by participating in his annual Summer Reading Program.