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JCA's Nicole Formhals, Stephanie Demos and Sarah Morimoto pose before graduation. (Photo by Bill Scheibe)
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Joliet Catholic Academy recognizes valedictorians Formhals and Morimoto and salutatorian Demos

By Joliet Catholic Academy | Yesterday at 12:50 p.m.

JOLIET – At many high schools across America, being the valedictorian or salutatorian involves cut-throat competition. The race toward the finish line for the highest … Read more ›

From the community

Addams Symphonic Band wins top honors in Ohio

By Larry Randa | Yesterday at 11:43 a.m.

Jane Addams Middle School’s Symphonic Band not only won their classification but also earned “Best Overall Band” honors over the weekend at the Music in … Read more ›

Nolan Hucek (from left), Katelyn Gannon, Jillian Hickey and Austin Kairis earned special awards at JCA's Baccalaureate Mass. (Photo by Bill Scheibe)
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Joliet Catholic Academy's Hickey, Hucek named Angel and Hillman of the Year

By Joliet Catholic Academy | Yesterday at 11:00 a.m.

JOLIET – Because of their proximity in the alphabet, Jillian Hickey and Nolan Hucek became fast friends during their freshman year at Joliet Catholic Academy. … Read more ›

From the community

June 4 is last day of school for most VVSD students

By Larry Randa | Yesterday at 8:53 a.m.

The last day of school for most Valley View School District 365U students will be June 4. High school students will attend from 7:30 to … Read more ›

From the community

Free June program to provide hands-on science learning for girls

By Larry Randa | Monday at 4:15 p.m.

Current 4th and 5th grade girls in Valley View School District 365U have until the end of the month to sign up for a unique … Read more ›

Tyler Christopher immerses himself in a few day’s worth of boxes and bags filled with Styrofoam trays bound for recycling at Dart Container Corporation.
From the community

VVSD lunch tray recycling program is a huge success

By Larry Randa | Friday at 7:27 a.m.

It wasn’t too long ago that Valley View School District 365U students tossed more than two million lunchtime Styrofoam trays into the trash every year. … Read more ›

Oak View Elementary School 3rd graders Victoria Richards and Arlycia Watkins give Valley View School District 365U Superintendent James Mitchem Jr. a unique perspective during a recent school event.
From the community

A unique perspective

By Larry Randa | Thursday at 2:37 p.m.

Who's learning from whom? Read more ›

Wheaton Academy's Brandon Ruggles is setting up a basketball skills camp so that four classmates can attend a leadership camp in the summer. (Photo submitted by Holly Ruggles)

Wheaton Academy student organizes basketball skills camp to aid four classmates

By Jeff Vorva | Thursday at 2:08 p.m.

There is no “wait ‘til next year” attitude for Wheaton Academy junior Brandon Ruggles and he is setting up a basketball skills clinic to help … Read more ›

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Grace Muganda of Bolingbrook earns academic honor at North Central College

By Ted Slowik | Thursday at 11:30 a.m.

Grace Muganda of Bolingbrook was awarded the 2012 Outstanding Major in Biochemistry Award during Honors Day May 15 at North Central College. Muganda is a … Read more ›

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Grace Muganda of Bolingbrook earns academic honor at North Central College

By Ted Slowik | Thursday at 11:15 a.m.

Grace Muganda of Bolingbrook was awarded the 2012 Outstanding Major in Biochemistry Award during Honors Day May 15 at North Central College. Muganda is a … Read more ›

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