Cayla Wheeler, a 2023 graduate of the practical nursing program at Kankakee Community College, has been awarded the DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nursing Students. The award is part of the DAISY Foundation’s mission to express gratitude to nurses with programs that recognize them for the extraordinary, compassionate, and skillful care they provide patients and families. […]
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In late August, the University of Iowa in Iowa City welcomed another academically accomplished cohort of students to campus. Tallen Lawrence, of New Lenox, is among this talented group of freshmen. Miles Hagen, from New Lenox, who is studying Biology at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, has earned a roster spot on the Warhawk men’s soccer […]
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JJC Athletics Names First Men’s / Women’s Wrestling Head Coach
Joliet Junior College (JJC) Athletic Director Gregg Braun announced Gary Woods II as the college’s first-ever men’s and women’s wrestling head coach. JJC announced the addition of women’s wrestling to the JJC athletics lineup this year. “After an extensive search, Coach Woods stood out to us as the right person for this position,” said Braun. […]
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KCC Hosting Finacial Aid/Scholarship Workshops
Kankakee Community College is hosting workshops to help college-bound students and their parents understand the financial aid and scholarship process. Staff will explain and clarify the types of aid that are available. On October 2 and November 7, KCC’s financial aid staff will educate students and parents on the ins-and-outs of paying for college. These […]
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A total of 565 incoming freshmen received scholarships from the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire for the 2023-24 academic year, and many students received multiple awards, with each varying in amount and criteria. Local recipients include: From Manhattan – Molly Marquardt, Freshmen Honors Scholarship and Out-of-State Award; and Cullen Seville, Out-of-State Award, from New Lenox. Nina […]
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Monmouth College’s Walker, Dorn Part of Chicago Bears Game Day Staff
Two members of the Chicago Bears game day staff used an internship at Monmouth College as a gateway to work for the NFL team. Gayle Walker, who graduated in May with a degree in business administration, is a member of the Bears’ stadium and event operations team, while senior Ben Dorn, of New Lenox, is […]
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Dean’s/President’s List Ryan Marsh, of Monee – Green Garden Township and a member of the Peotone Class of 2022, is attending the University of Illinois in Champaign – Urbana and made the Dean’s List for the past school year. Ryan also has been nominated and selected to be in the Molecular Cellular Biology Honors Program […]
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Local Students Begin Medical Training at SIU – Carbondale
A White Coat ceremony at Southern Illinois University School of Medicine celebrated the new students in the Class of 2027, who began pursuing medical degrees to care for the people of central and southern Illinois and beyond. Congratulations and good luck to local residents Matthew Carroll, of Bourbonnais, and Kymberly Harrington, of New Lenox. During […]
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KCC’s ALIVE Literacy Program Receives State Library Grant
Kankakee Community College’s ALIVE literacy program received a grant from the office of Alexi Giannoulias, Illinois Secretary of State and State Librarian. The $68,108 grant comes from the Illinois State Library Grant program and is earmarked to “enhance community literacy, improve library services, and upgrade current technology,” according to an official press release. “We are […]
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USF Homecoming September 29-October 1
The University of St. Francis (USF) announced plans for this year’s Homecoming with events that take place on Friday, September 29 through Sunday, October 1. With a variety of events on the schedule, there is something for all alumni and friends of USF to enjoy. This year’s events include the annual Homecoming Tailgate and Football […]