Peotone’s Madyson Kibelkis and her St. Xavier teammates got a surprise bid to the NAIA Tournament.
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Carthage College recognized Dane Hagen as a student government leader. Hagen, from New Lenox, is serving as Sophomore Senator for Carthage College’s Student Government during the 2024-’25 academic year. Student Government gives students the responsibility to work with administration and faculty to ensure a high quality of life for all students, academically and socially.
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Local Students to Perform in ‘Christmas at Belmont: Live from Nashville’
Streaming on Amazon Music and Prime Video Local New Lenox residents George Graefen, Grant Brown, and Rocco Greco, currently attending Belmont University, will be among more than 600 student musicians and vocalists to perform in the beloved annual concert tradition, “Christmas at Belmont: Live from Nashville.” Beginning Wednesday, December 11, at 7 p.m., this popular […]
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JJC Receives $3 Million Grant Boosting Clean Energy Workforce Training
Joliet Junior College (JJC) is thrilled to announce the receipt of a $3,086,111 grant from the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) to implement the Clean Jobs Workforce Network Program. This transformative initiative aims to expand training in clean energy-related fields, prioritizing equity-focused populations. The program, funded annually for the next three years, […]
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The AVCA is proud to announce its 2024 Division III Women’s Volleyball All-Region teams and award winners. Congratulations to local Peotone resident Malya Sayre, who continues to shine, and who was named to the first team from Region 3. She is a junior at William Smith College.
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Malya Sayre Named to All Liberty League Volleyball All-Conference First Team
Peotone’s Malya Sayre has been named to the All Liberty League First Team. Sayre, a junior at William Smith College, had a dominant season, which landed her on the All-Liberty League First Team for the second-straight year. She tallied 423 kills, 355 digs, 58 service aces, and 32 blocks through 28 matches and has recorded […]
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Gorecki Named to UW-Whitewater Men’s Wheelchair Basketball Team
New Lenox resident Zach Gorecki, who is studying Occupational Safety at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, is competing on the men’s wheelchair basketball team for the 2024-25 season. The UW-Whitewater men’s wheelchair basketball program is a club sport that competes nationally. The Warhawks have won 14 national championships since 1982, most recently in 2024, plus a […]
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Workforce Energy Initiative Supports Illinois Community Colleges in Expanding Skills Training
The community colleges of Illinois deliver strong workforce outcomes for the state. The Workforce Equity Initiative is a grant program that expands skills training and support to at-risk communities, while addressing the workforce gaps in Illinois. Through WEI, 18 community colleges are providing individuals with short-term training for in-demand fields with the goal for them […]
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UW-Whitewater Men’s Soccer Miles Hagen Named All-Conference
New Lenox resident Miles Hagen, a Biology major at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, is one of five Warhawks selected to the All-Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference for the 2024 season. The All-WIAC First Team included James Kiraly (Twin Lakes, WI/Wilmot Union), Aidian Martin (Menomonee Falls, Wis./Menomonee Falls), Cooper Re (Kimberly, Wis./Kimberly), and Hayden Saul (Iowa City, […]
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Justin Brown, of New Lenox, earned a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from University of Maryland Global Campus in summer 2024. Brown was one of more than 3,200 students worldwide who earned degrees from UMGC in the summer term. More than 587 students received their Bachelor’s, Master’s, and Doctoral degrees from Northern Illinois University in […]