With logistical and budgetary planning for the upcoming 2026-27 school year gaining momentum, Minooka Community Consolidated School District 201 officials are honing in on meeting the needs of bilingual learners.

Joliet West High School is proud to announce the top 20 Mr. and Ms. Alpha Omega finalists for the 2025-2026 school year. 

The Diocese of Joliet has named Gregory N. Porod as the new Superintendent of Catholic Schools, replacing Dr. James Quaid.

The Bridge Forward Partnership is a collaboration to create a pathway from JJC to USF bachelor’s degree programs, helping students stay in their local community.

Plainfield District 202 is sending two basketball teams and five high school student athletes to the Special Olympics games at Illinois State University.

“Between the Lines” is a musical adaptation of the novel by international bestselling author Jodi Picoult and her daughter, Samantha van Leer.

The students of the Coal City Theatre Department will be performing "Frozen the Musical" starting at 7 p.m. Friday, with performances again on Saturday and on the following weekend, along with a 2 p.m. showing Sunday, March 15, and Sunday, March 22.

The severe weather forecast for the region has led school districts in the Joliet area to cancel after-school programs.

Minooka Community High School recognized this year's third quarter student of the term honorees on Thursday, March 5, 2026, at MCHS South Campus.