Beecher Junior High School recently announced students named to its first quarter honor rolls. Congratulations to the following students! High Honors Eighth Grade: Shelton Burdick, Domenico Camilleri, Niccolo Carter, Lillian Farrar, Dana Forrest, Jayne Golke, Ruby Gomez, Miley Gonzalez, Noah Gonzalez, Ezekiel Graniczny, Wesley Haddon, Lucinda Hartig, Kevin Hermosillo, Ailany Hernandez, Luke Honeycutt, Hunter Hudik, […]
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USF Announces Illinois High School Art Exhibition, Competition
The University of St. Francis (USF) Art and Design Department invites high school students to participate in the annual USF Illinois High School Art Exhibition and Competition set for Saturday, January 11, from noon to 2 p.m., at the USF Art Gallery, 25 E. Van Buren, Joliet. The event, a celebration of creativity and expression […]
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Dual Credit Program Offers College Courses to High School Students
Editor’s note: This is the second in a three-part series showcasing the positive outcomes of three state-funded programs. Two featured programs (PATH and dual credit) are offered by KCC. The third (Workforce Equity Initiative) is at 18 community colleges in Illinois. The community colleges of Illinois are leading providers of dual credit, which provide high […]
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PHS Golf Team Honored
The Peotone High School Golf team recently presented the following awards to members of this year’s Blue Devil Team. Congratulations and well done! Andrew Barta, Josh Barta, and Gavin Costanzo were named ICE Conference All-Academic. ICE All-Conference honors were presented to Joe Hasse, Gavin Costanzo, and Mason Early. Devon Lynch was chosen to receive the […]
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JJC Establishes Dr. Curtis J. and Mrs. Gina Crawford Honors College Thanks to $1.79 Million Gift
Joliet Junior College (JJC) is thrilled to announce a groundbreaking $1.79 million gift from 1971 alumnus Dr. Curtis J. Crawford and Mrs. Gina Crawford, paving the way for the Dr. Curtis J. and Mrs. Gina Crawford Honors College. This monumental gift marks a transformative chapter in JJC’s history, emphasizing a shared commitment to elevating academic […]
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Fightin’ Irish too much for Lady Bobcats in Close Match
By Jim Piacentini Beecher’s Lady Bobcats came out strong against the Bishop McNamara Fightin’ Irish in the regional finals on Thursday, October 31. Taking the first set 25-18, Elena Kvasnicka had 13 kills. Also scoring for the Bobcats were Sophie Pelton with 6 kills, and Mallory Berry, who tallied 10. Meghan Dabrowski also recorded 12 […]
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Former Student Lauren Devore Returns to C-M to Teach Alongside Mentors
Lauren Devore attended Crete Elementary and Balmoral Elementary in Crete-Monee School District 201-U until she moved away in the fourth grade. She graduated from Ball State University in 2020 and earned her Master’s in 2024. Currently in her fifth year of teaching, Ms. Devore is thrilled to return to the community that shaped her upbringing, […]
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Football Dreams Come True for One Special Player
Caden Russell loves football. Ever since he was little, he had a love of the sport, from collecting football cards and paraphernalia to studying and researching football statistics. He’s exceptionally well versed in the NFL and Super Bowl statistics. He enjoys discussion and analysis with fellow teammates, friends, and adults about NFL history, facts, and […]
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Sparking Kindness in Kids
By Stephanie Irvine With an enrollment of 334 students, Peotone Elementary School managed to document 5,453 acts of kindness by students over a mere four weeks. How did the small school manage to create such a culture of positivity? A little ingenuity and a cute little frog, thanks to Peotone Elementary School Principal Krystina Lewis. […]
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Devils Battle for Playoff Win But Come up Short
By Andrea Arens If you’re one of those people that thinks the game is over based on who scores in the first 10 minutes, you’d be wrong watching the Blue Devils on Friday, November 1. A true battle of back-and-forth, the Devils just fell short in the fourth after a fumble to end their playoff […]