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Down the Garden Path: Living with coyotes

Here are a few facts about coyotes that might help you to better understand them, anticipate their behavior, and prevent negative encounters.

By Darlie Simerson, University of Illinois Extension

Minooka H.S. officials note significant growth in state report card data

Minooka Community High School officials recently dug into this fall’s state report card data. District 111 wound up in the second-tier “commendable” category, but was close to the top-level “exemplary” designation.

By Dave Fidlin, Shaw Local News Network correspondent●

Down the Garden Path: Turn food to fertilizer with bokashi composting

Turn your food scraps into nutrient-rich fertilizer for all your planting needs.

By Audrey Charles, University of Illinois Extension ●

Joliet Junior College goes virtual learning after cable cut downstate

All JJC campuses are operating virtually on Monday after a fiber optic cable cut downstate that has led to widespread internet outage, the college said.

By Judy Harvey●

Joliet District 86 students show academic improvements, but still lag behind state averages

“It’s always a work in progress, but we’re making good growth," Joliet District 86 Superintendent Dr. Theresa Rouse said in reviewing the results of the district's scores on the state report card.

By Jessie Molloy●

Donor gives more than $6 million to Joliet Catholic Academy

The late Phyllis A. Olsta, a 1951 graduate of St. Francis Academy who went on to a career in the travel industry, donated $6.08 million to her alma mater.

By Bob Okon●