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Stockton Schools New Addition Open House
Stockton School District invites the public and district alumni to the Stockton Radio-Thon and alumni breakfast on September 30 with the opportunity to tour the buildings and see improvements made to...
Learning About The Grape Industry
Students from the River Ridge Horticulture class recently took a field trip to Rocky Waters Vineyard and Winery to explore the science of viticulture. Students had the opportunity to harvest grapes...
HCC Summer Graduates 2023
Highland Community College announces the 2023 summer graduates. Graduates were awarded associate degrees, associate of applied science degrees or certificates. Byron: Carter Conderman, Associate of Science Davis: Madelyn Montgomery, Cosmetology...
100 And Counting
The Stephenson County Association for Home and Community Education will be celebrating their 100th Anniversary with an open house on Saturday, September 23 from 1-3 pm at the Farm Bureau, 210 West Spring Street, Freeport, in the Lincoln-Douglas Room...
Extension Welcomes Agriculture Educator
Illinois Extension has recently welcomed Kathryn Seebruck to the staff in Jo Daviess, Stephenson and Winnebago Counties. As a Crop Sciences and Agronomy Educator, she will work with producers and...
Where Are They Now?
Bradley University Update Bradley University congratulates the 900-plus students who earned degrees in May. The following students earned degrees: Griffin Wiegel of Apple River received a BSC in Construction Raeann Bergman of Stockton received a BS i...
World-Class Cannabis College
Highland Community College has formed a partnership with Oaksterdam University in California to provide HCC students with access to OU's comprehensive online educational content for cannabis education...
One Book One Highland Program
Highland Community College’s Clarence Mitchell Library will hold a One Book One Highland campus reading program this fall. Copies of the book, “What the Fact: Finding the Truth in All the Noise” by Dr. Seema Yasmin, will be available at the lib...
Early Childhood Needs Assessment
Birth to Five Illinois has published 39 Early Childhood Regional Needs Assessments, now available to both local communities and state leaders. The assessments reflect the strengths and needs in the...
A Book For Every Student
The Orangeville Lions Club is once again asking for your help! We are spearheading a donation request from our community where every student in grades Pre-K through 5th grade would receive a FREE book from Scholastic Books each month for the entire...
TLP Classes And Workshops
Timber Lake Playhouse (TLP), the professional summer theatre of northwest Illinois, will again be holding various workshops and classes in the arts this summer. "I'm very excited to bring see the...
Where Are They Now?
Rockford University Distinguished Scholars The following full-time (12 or more credits) students attending Rockford University were named Distinguished Scholars for the spring 2023 semester, earning at least a 3.75 with no grades below "C" and...
Birth To Five Program
“Birth to Five Illinois will be finishing up its Summer Reading Tour at the Lanark Public Library, 111-B South Broad St., Lanark, IL. on Friday, July 21 at 10:00 am. We can’t wait to a “bee” a part of all the fun and exciting summer...
ARSB Scholarships Awarded
Apple River State Bank and First Community Bank of Galena recently awarded $1,000 college scholarships to six area high school graduates. Galena High School: Chloe Roland is the daughter of Brent Roland, Jr., and Lisa Roland. She will attend Liberty...
Highland Community College Spring Graduates
Highland Community College announces the 2023 spring graduates. Graduates were awarded academic credentials including associate degrees and certificates. Auburndale: Annalise Jewell, Equine Science-Assoc of Applied Science, Stable Manager-Cert,...
Where Are They Now?
Williams Graduates From The College of St. Scholastica Teri Williams of Warren graduated from The College of St. Scholastica with a DPT in Physical Therapy. Congratulations, Teri! St. Scholastica is a private, independent college established in 1912...
Freeport Rotary Scholarship
The Freeport Noon Rotary Club recently awarded its annual scholarships for students at Freeport and Aquin high schools and Highland Community College. The recipients of the 2023 scholarships are Mason McIntyre of Aquin High School and Addison Gill,...
River Ridge FFA Members Receive State Degrees
Ten members of the River Ridge FFA Chapter traveled to Springfield June 13th-15th to attend the 95th State FFA Convention. This convention is the awards highlight of the year for FFA Chapters from acr...
Hornet FFA Honored
Members of the Scales Mound FFA chapter attended the 95th annual Illinois State FFA Convention June 13-15 along with more than 6,000 other FFA members, advisors, and guests. With a 2023 theme of...
Hornets "Male A Difference" Campaign
The goals of the Scales Mound Community Foundation are to make civic and school improvements in the town, as well as to provide Scales Mound School students with scholarship opportunities to assist them in pursuing their future careers. To grow our...
Highland Spring Dean's List
Highland Community College proudly announces the dean’s list for the spring 2023 semester. Students who have completed 12 credit hours or more during the semester and have a minimum 3.25-grade point average (GPA), based on a 4.0 scale, are...
Preserving Practice – Jams & Jellies
Strawberry season is upon us, and fresh-picked strawberries are great! These sweet berries are rich in vitamin C, fiber, and antioxidants. If you have a bumper crop and want to enjoy the delectable...
Highland Adds New Programs
Students will have new options among the 70-plus programs offered at Highland Community College this year. Whether students follow a transfer pathway or prepare for a trade to get them directly into the workforce, they will find possibilities with...
Lilac Care And Pruning
University of Illinois Extension is offering a workshop on basic care and pruning of lilacs, just in time for homeowners to learn what to do at this time of the summer to ensure full blooms next...
Celebrating Club Scrub Graduation
On May 17, SSM Health Monroe Hospital celebrated sixteen eighth grade students for completing their ten-week Club Scrub program. Club Scrub is an after-school program designed to spark interest in...
