Kane County CASA is launching a new program, Circle of Care, to assist families at risk of becoming involved with the child welfare system.

Northern Illinois University, Kishwaukee and Waubonsee colleges, are grappling with artficial intelligence, a changing work landscape and the loss of federal funding.

The DeKalb County Economic Development Corporation will host its annual breakfast Dec. 2 for the community to learn more about regional economic trends. Event highlights include a chat with NIU, Kishwaukee and Waubonsee college presidents.

Geneva High School has courses that allow students to get credit at community colleges and also the University of Illinois. The school hopes to expand those opportunities.

After this year’s record-breaking Yortktoberfest, organizer Jason Pesola said the Kiwanis Club of Yorkville might have to establish an extra grant because so much money was raised for scholarships.

With graduating college students nationwide struggling to find adequate employment, the keywords during ‘College Night’ at Waubonsee Community College in Sugar Grove was “adaptability” and “accessibility.” More than 100 public and private colleges networked with students.

More than 100 public and private colleges and universities will be represented at WCC's College Night, offering attendees the chance to ask questions and get valuable guidance on their college journey,

The Roasted Rooster restaurant won the second annual best sandwich contest for its fried chicken and homemade waffle sandwich.

The popular festival hosted by the Kiwanis Club of Yorkville, is returning to downtown Yorkville on Friday, Sept. 26 and Saturday, Sept. 27, replete with craft brews, authentic German food, and live music, including an interactive German-style folk band.

As community colleges take on an evolving role in recent years, Shaw Local News Network is providing details on the compensation of presidents who lead 10 of these publicly funded schools in northern Illinois.

Waubonsee Community College offers four business academy programs this fall to support existing and aspiring entrepreneurs.

To tryout for the Waubonsee Commnunity College softball team you need experience, a current physical, and be enrolled full-time at WCC for fall classes.

Voters in Kendall County this election determined who will make the important decisions regarding their communities, schools, townships, fire departments, parks and libraries. See the results here.

Voters in La Salle and Bureau counties this election determined who will make the important decisions regarding their communities, schools, townships, fire departments, parks and libraries. See the results here.

Incumbents are returning to the Waubonsee Community College Board of Trustees.

Voters in Kane County this election determined who will make the important decisions regarding their communities, schools, townships, fire departments, parks and libraries. See the results here.

It’s looking like incumbents will rule the day for Waubonsee Community College board of trustees.

Voters this week in Will County determined who will make the important decisions regarding their communities, schools, townships, fire departments, parks and libraries. See the results here.

This spring, La Salle and Bureau county voters get to decide who will make the important decisions regarding their communities, schools, townships, fire departments, parks and libraries.

This spring, Will County voters will get to decide who will represent them on their town, school, park and township boards, as well as weigh in on local referendum questions.

This spring, Kendall County voters get to decide who will make the important decisions regarding their communities, schools, townships, fire departments, parks and libraries.

This spring, Kane County voters get to decide who will make the important decisions regarding their communities, schools, townships, fire departments, parks and libraries.

Cornerstone Services in Joliet has hired Mindy Diaz as its new vice president and chief development officer. She has previously worked at North Central College and Joliet Junior College.

The inaugural cruise night will be held Friday, July 12 on the Sugar Grove campus.

Abby Grams of Kaneland High School was named one of the recipients of the 2024 Deja Family Memorial Scholarship.

Waubonsee Community College hosted a Transfer and Career Open House at the Sugar Grove Campus on April 20, 2024.

Registering by Monday, May 6, is recommended in order for participants’ name or logo to be included on the t-shirts.

An 18-year-old driver from Maple Park was killed Tuesday morning after her SUV was struck by a semi truck at Route 47 and Waubonsee Drive in Sugar Grove.

Waubonsee Community College was the host sponsor of the Illinois Design Educators Association (IDEA) Region 3 Competition and Awards Ceremony this spring.

The 100,000-square-foot building is expected to be completed in the fall of 2025 and will house Waubonsee’s auto body repair, automotive technology, and welding technology programs.

Waubonsee Community College students and faculty looked at the sun using special protective glasses during the solar eclipse on Monday, April 8, 2024 at the college’s Sugar Grove campus.

Oswego High School seniors (Left to right) Vinnie Cappadora, Tim Bruckner, Nathan Tipner, Kyle Zimmerman and Patrick Finegan sign their forms to commit to Waubonsee Community College's Automotive Program.

The Allgood Quintet will bring an exhilarating performance that showcases a modern approach to jazz singing with musical interaction and soulful storytelling.

The Waubonsee Community College Board of Trustees approved the hiring of Dr. Toya Webb, Ed.D. of Barrington, on March 20. She will officially assume the role on April 1.

Waubonsee Community College has summer classes begin in May

Waubonsee Community College has summer classes available at three different campuses across Kane and Kendall County.

Health care, tech majors, and other programs at Waubonsee Community College will be featured at these events.

Trees, signs and fences were damaged on the Waubonsee Community College campus in Sugar Grove on Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2024 following a reported tornado the night before.

Beginning with the fall 2024 semester, the college’s in-district and online tuition rate will increase just over 2 percent

Daniel Jaquez was appointed at the board’s February meeting and will serve until the next consolidated local election in April 2025.

Waubonsee Community College has announced the celebration of its fifth president, Brian Knetl, with inauguration events and activities leading up to his formal investiture ceremony on Sept. 21.

Pride Month was celebrated at the Plano campus of Waubonsee Community College on Thursday, June 29, 2023.

Amy Powers, a history professor at Waubonsee Community College, has designed an online course that will be used a model class for college instructors around the country.

The college’s current president, Dr. Christine J. Sobek, is retiring on Jan. 4, 2023, after more than 21 years in the role.

Heather Engelhart was recently recognized as Waubonsee’s Outstanding Adjunct Faculty Member in the Adult Education Division for 2022.

Waubonsee Community College Earth Sciences and Geology professor David Voorhees was named as the college's Outstanding Faculty Member in 2021.

High school students from DeKalb and Kane counties had a chance this week to explore options in education during a future teachers conference hosted by Northern Illinois University.

The event is scheduled for Saturday, April 23 on the Sugar Grove campus.

Dickson's tenure on the Waubonsee Board of Trustees began in 1972, just six years after voters approved the creation of the college district in a 1966 referendum.

The Faculty Union president announced at Wednesday's Board of Trustees meeting that more than 93% of members voted 'no confidence' in Dr. Christine Sobek's leadership.