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High school seniors encouraged to apply for âRoad to Successâ scholarship
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https://www.ibjonline.com/2026/01/23/high-school-seniors-encouraged-to-apply-for-road-to-success-scholarship/
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State Rep. Maurice West announces plans to boost blood donations - WIFR
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State Rep. Maurice West announces plans to boost blood donations
State Representative Maurice West of the 67th district opens up about the critical need for blood supply in Illinois
https://www.wifr.com/2026/01/24/state-rep-maurice-west-announces-plans-boost-blood-donations/
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Central A&M Student Council Focusing on Charitable Causes
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Central A&M Student Council Focusing on Charitable Causes
Central A&M High Schoolâs Student Council takes charge of organizing several school events throughout the year. Â They include the typical traditions like Homecoming and senior week, bu...
https://taylorvilledailynews.com/local-news/899462/central-a-m-student-council-focusing-on-charitable-causes
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Effingham students help a dog find his stride after being diagnosed with terminal cancer
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Effingham students help a dog find his stride after being diagnosed with terminal cancer
EFFINGHAM, Ill. (WCIA) â Teachers are typically the ones helping students, but at Effingham High School, a multimedia class found the way to return the favor. Jean Cornellâs dog, CaptaiâŠ
https://www.wcia.com/news/effingham-county/effingham-students-help-a-dog-find-his-stride-after-being-diagnosed-with-terminal-cancer/
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Funding issues constrain Illinois warming center
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Funding issues constrain Illinois warming center
As the temperatures continue to drop, the Carbondale Warming Center is doing what it can to support those in need â however, a lack of funding has limited their services.
https://www.wpsdlocal6.com/community/funding-issues-constrain-illinois-warming-center/article_38f69061-03c6-400a-a3fc-993100c5c5d1.html
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Obama Foundation Kicks Off Hiring for 150 New Full-Time Career Opportunities at the Obama Presidential Center
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Chicago Hispanic Newspaper, Lawndale News, Hispanic Bilingual Newspapers, Su Noticiero Bilingue » Obama Foundation Kicks Off Hiring for 150 New Full-Time Career Opportunities at the Obama Presidential Center
As the Obama Presidential Center prepares to open its doors in 2026, The Obama Foundation announced that it will partner with four community-based organizations to prioritize hiring local residents for...
http://www.lawndalenews.com/2026/01/obama-foundation-kicks-off-hiring-for-150-new-full-time-career-opportunities-at-the-obama-presidential-center/
16 days ago
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CPS Special Education Teacher Missing On South Side, May Be In Need Of Medical Attention: Police
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Teacher Reported Missing In Bronzeville, May Be In Need Of Medical Attention: Police
Linda Brown, 53, a special education teacher at Robert Healy Elementary School, may be driving a blue Honda Civic with IL plate CX57470.
https://patch.com/illinois/southside/cps-special-education-teacher-missing-south-side-may-be-need-medical-attention
19 days ago
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St. Mary's Educator Named Most Inspirational Teacher in the Riverbend
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St. Mary's Educator Named Most Inspirational Teacher in the Riverbend
Karen Crites of St. Mary's Catholic School named Most Inspirational Teacher in the Riverbend by Boys and Girls Club of Alton.
http://www.riverbender.com/news/details.cfm?id=89567
19 days ago
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Tinley Park sophomore saves eighth grader with Heimlich maneuver learned in gym class
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Tinley Park sophomore saves eighth grader with Heimlich maneuver learned in gym class
Michael Gingras, 15, a sophomore at Victor J. Andrew High School, used the Heimlich maneuver when his brotherâs friend was choking.
https://www.chicagotribune.com/2026/01/01/tinley-park-sophomore-heimlich-maneuver/
22 days ago
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North Mac High School To Host Community Blood Drive With Impactlife Wednesday, January 14
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https://www.riverbender.com/news/details/north-mac-high-school-to-host-community-blood-drive-with-impactlife-wednesday-january-14-89446.cfm
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Shawnee Community College places fifth in donations for 'Feed the Need' food drive
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Shawnee Community College places fifth in donations for 'Feed the Need' food drive
Shawnee Community College placed fifth in Illinois' statewide "Feed the Need" food drive, collecting 10,750 items in total. SCC is the only campus in the region to finish in the
https://www.wpsdlocal6.com/news/shawnee-community-college-places-fifth-in-donations-for-feed-the-need-food-drive/article_c18a8663-9f81-46de-a784-80b29198972a.html
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How Block Club Stories Made An Impact In 2025
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How Block Club Stories Made An Impact In 2025
Our reporting spurred readers to donate their time, money â and for one reader, a kidney â to make a difference in neighborhoods across Chicago.
https://blockclubchicago.org/2025/12/31/how-block-club-stories-made-an-impact-in-2025/
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Longtime QCA union supporter dies
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Longtime QCA union supporter dies
A longtime labor-union supporter who tried to help save the Maytag facility in Galesburg has died, according to his obituary. David Bevard, 73, of Bolingbrook, formerly of Galesburg, died on ChristâŠ
https://www.ourquadcities.com/news/local-news/longtime-qca-union-supporter-dies/
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Former WSPY sports director Jim Teckenbrock honored during 62nd Plano Christmas Classic
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Former WSPY sports director Jim Teckenbrock honored during 62nd Plano Christmas Classic
Former WSPY Sports Director Jim Teckenbrock was honored by Plano High School Friday night during the 62nd Plano Christmas Classic boys basketball tournament. Teckenbrock, who passed away in June at
https://www.wspynews.com/news/local/former-wspy-sports-director-jim-teckenbrock-honored-during-62nd-plano-christmas-classic/article_68b1cb16-ef57-41de-8e13-4b759f3a961f.html
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Community Activist Donates Coats at West Side Giveaway - The Chicago Crusader
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Community Activist Donates Coats at West Side GiveawayÂ
Community activist Jerome Jones, known as "JJ," donates 30 brand-new winter coats at the West Side Giveaway, as acknowledged by Congressman Danny K. Davis.
https://chicagocrusader.com/community-activist-donates-coats-at-west-side-giveaway/
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Southern Illinois educator honored for excellence in youth development - The Paducah Sun
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Southern Illinois educator honored for excellence in youth development
University of Illinois Extension 4-H Youth Development Educator Kristi Stout has been recognized for her leadership and impact on young people, earning the Excellence in Teen Programming Award from the...
https://www.paducahsun.com/news/southern-illinois-educator-honored-for-excellence-in-youth-development/article_149eea6d-989a-552f-8fc9-ee7015053377.html
28 days ago
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Salem high school students help less fortunate during holiday season
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Salem high school students help less fortunate during holiday season
Salem High School Principal Clint Wolfe says he's amazed by the amount of service projects students have parti...
https://southernillinoisnow.com/2025/12/26/salem-high-school-students-help-less-fortunate-during-holiday-season/
28 days ago
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Clarendon Hills students turn a testing day into public service
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Clarendon Hills students turn a testing day into public service
Clarendon Hills Middle School eighth graders took advantage of a day before winter break to help with animal welfare and public safety.
https://www.chicagotribune.com/2025/12/26/clarendon-hills-students-public-service/
29 days ago
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More Illinoisans will go hungry if Congress, Trump fail to reverse SNAP cuts
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More Illinoisans will go hungry if Congress, Trump fail to reverse SNAP cuts
Millions of SNAP participants are at risk of being kicked off the program under changes implemented by the Trump administration.
https://chicago.suntimes.com/other-views/2025/12/26/illinois-hunger-congress-trump-tax-spending-law-snap-benefits-food-stamps-kate-maehr-julie-yurko
29 days ago
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Northern Illinois Food Bank CEO receives national award for leadership, innovation
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Northern Illinois Food Bank CEO receives national award for leadership, innovation
The Northern Illinois Food Bank announced this week that President and CEO Julie Yurko was honored as the 2025 Food Bank Leader of the Year by the national publication Food
https://www.wspynews.com/news/local/northern-illinois-food-bank-ceo-receives-national-award-for-leadership-innovation/article_adb74e84-c7e8-4936-b8b1-3ac6de66aee8.html
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Park Ridge salon provides free monthly haircuts for adults with developmental disabilities
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Park Ridge salon provides free monthly haircuts for adults with developmental disabilities
A Park Ridge salon owner has been cutting hair for more than 20 years, but some of her most important clients don't pay a dime.
https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/ash-and-willow-salon-free-haircuts-sasser-house-adults-developmental-disabilities/
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Comfort Is Key: Elementary Schoolâs âComfort Closetâ Provides Support For Over 100 Local Families This Season
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Comfort Is Key: Elementary Schoolâs âComfort Closetâ Provides Support For Over 100 Local Families This Season - Journal & Topics Media Group
Frankieâs Comfort Closet at Frost Elementary School, 1805 Aspen Dr., Mount Prospect, has once again demonstrated the power of community, providing essential items and support to more than 100 families...
https://www.journal-topics.com/articles/comfort-is-key-elementary-schools-comfort-closet-provides-support-for-over-100-local-families-this-season/
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New Life in Christ donates 500 pairs of shoes to District 90 students in need
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New Life in Christ donates 500 pairs of shoes to District 90 students in need - O'Fallon Weekly
OâFALLON - Some students at schools in District 90 received a Christmas gift on Tuesday when New Life in Christ Church delivered 500 pairs of new tennis shoes to them. During the holidays, New Life...
https://www.ofallonweekly.com/articles/featured-stories/new-life-in-christ-donates-500-pairs-of-shoes-to-district-90-students-in-need/
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Four Hancock County teachers receive book grants
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Four Hancock County teachers receive book grants
The Illinois Agriculture in the Classroom program and the IAA Foundation, along with the Illinois Farm Bureau, have released the names of the 2025-2026 Teacher Grant Winners.
https://www.mississippivalleypublishing.com/journalpilot/four-hancock-county-teachers-receive-book-grants/article_33aaa3e8-03d0-4f4d-9fb1-714237bbc0a4.html
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Morton High Schooler courageously recovering from unexpected surgery reaction
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Morton High Schooler courageously recovering from unexpected surgery reaction
MJ Yoder, a musical performer and theater student, experienced a rare reaction to a routine surgery that left her intubated for 13 days, but she is now breathing on her own and her family is optimiâŠ
https://www.centralillinoisproud.com/news/local-news/morton-high-school-performer-recovery/
about 1 month ago
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Kewanee Students and Community Members Help Prepare and Deliver Good Fellows Christmas Food Baskets to 950 Families in 2025
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Kewanee Students and Community Members Help Prepare and Deliver Good Fellows Christmas Food Baskets to 950 Families in 2025 - Regional Media News
Kewaneeâs cherished holiday tradition, Good Fellows Baskets, marked another triumphant year of community spirit in 2025. Volunteers delivered food boxes to 950 households, brightening the season for...
https://www.regionalmedianews.com/news/local/community-volunteers-rally-to-prepare-960-christmas-baskets-for-good-fellows-day-one/
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Geneseo High School teacher earns QC Symphony Orchestra Music Teacher Award
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Geneseo High School teacher earns Quad City Symphony Orchestra Music Teacher Award
John Versluis, Geneseo High School (GHS) band director, has been named the Quad City Symphony Orchestra (QCSO) Music Teacher Award winner in the 2025-2026 school year, according to a news release. âŠ
https://www.ourquadcities.com/news/local-news/geneseo-high-school-teacher-earns-qc-symphony-orchestra-music-teacher-award/
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Bethalto schools teaming-up with Dolly Parton foundation
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Bethalto schools teaming-up with Dolly Parton foundation
The Dolly Parton Foundationâs âImagination Libraryâ program mails one book per month to children from infancy through age five, in hopes of strengthening early literacy skills.
https://www.advantagenews.com/news/local/bethalto-schools-teaming-up-with-dolly-parton-foundation/article_08b88162-2f11-46ef-bc24-120ca90747d0.html
about 1 month ago
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CEO of Northern Illinois Food Bank named Food Bank Leader of the Year
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CEO of Northern Illinois Food Bank named Food Bank Leader of the Year
A national publication, Food Bank News, named Northern Illinois Food Bank CEO Julie Yurko was named 2025 Food Bank Leader of the Year.
https://www.shawlocal.com/kane-county-chronicle/2025/12/21/ceo-of-northern-illinois-food-bank-named-food-bank-leader-of-the-year/
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Charleston Firefighters donate to SBL Dental Program
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Charleston Firefighters donate to SBL Dental Program
For Release Charleston Firefighters donate to SBL Dental Program Charleston Firefighters Local 3200 hosted a g...
https://www.myradiolink.com/2025/12/20/charleston-firefighters-donate-to-sbl-dental-program/
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Holiday spirit shines at Roseland Community Hospital's toy giveaway
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Holiday spirit shines at Roseland Community Hospitalâs toy giveaway
Santa Claus brought holiday gifts to young hospital patients on the Far South Side Saturday morning.
https://wgntv.com/news/features/roseland-hospital-toy-giveaway/
about 1 month ago
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Country Financial donates to local first responders
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Country Financial donates to local first responders
Country Financial recently awarded donations to the Illinois State University Police Department and the Bloomington Fire Department.
https://pantagraph.com/news/local/article_150399b9-d592-41ac-93c3-8586f0c264b7.html
about 1 month ago
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Mendota students raise $850 for food pantry
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Mendota students raise $850 for food pantry
Seventh and eighth-grade students at Northbrook Middle School in Mendota raised $850 for the Mendota Area Christian Food Pantry through a donation campaign before Thanksgiving.
https://www.shawlocal.com/illinois-valley/2025/12/20/mendota-students-raise-850-for-food-pantry/
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District 87, police gather to thank retiring 'Officer Mac'
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District 87, police gather to thank retiring 'Officer Mac'
School resource officer Bill McGonigle is retiring from the Bloomington Police Department at 23 years, the last five in the school district mentoring students.
https://pantagraph.com/news/local/education/article_2e8c3467-6441-42d8-ad07-fb7c546d759b.html
about 1 month ago
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MVTHS approves new Zo Williams Scholarship
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MVTHS approves new Zo Williams Scholarship
Breaking News
https://www.morningsentinel.com/2025/12/19/mvths-approves-new-zo-williams-scholarship/
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Unit 4 baking club purchased new mixer with grant from CU Schools Foundation
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Unit 4 baking club purchased new mixer with grant from CU Schools Foundation
Thanks to a grant from the CU Schools Foundation, the Franklin STEAM Academy baking club bought lightly-used hand and stand mixers.
https://www.news-gazette.com/news/local/education/unit-4-baking-club-purchased-new-mixer-with-grant-from-cu-schools-foundation/article_7ec22a2d-f2d1-47c6-af9d-c109b64c8078.html
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WQPT works to make up big budget gap after federal funding cut
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WQPT works to make up big budget gap after federal funding cut
In 2024-25, WQPT (the QC PBS station) received $846,207 from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, accounting for 54% of its annual budget. General Manager Dawn Schmitt said cuts will leave the station...
https://www.wvik.org/wvik-top-stories/2025-12-18/wqpt-works-to-make-up-big-budget-gap-after-federal-funding-cut
about 1 month ago
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New Berlin fire protection district bands together to support EMS worker - WICS
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New Berlin fire protection district bands together to support EMS worker
Central Illinois is full of volunteer firefighters and EMS workers across our many small towns that help keep the community safe.
https://newschannel20.com/news/local/new-berlin-fire-protection-district-bands-together-to-support-ems-worker
about 1 month ago
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Difference Maker: Alton High School Teacher Starts Food Bank Program for Students
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Difference Maker: Alton High School Teacher Starts Food Bank Program for Students
Alton High School's Tammy Wood launches Bird Loft food bank, aiding local families via St. Louis Area Foodbank partnership and student involvement.
http://www.riverbender.com/news/details.cfm?id=89153
about 1 month ago
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Shiloh High School students spread holiday cheer with food baskets for families in need
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Shiloh High School students spread holiday cheer with food baskets for families in need
Itâs the season of giving at Shiloh High School, where students are making sure families in their community have a holiday meal on the table.
https://www.wandtv.com/community/shiloh-high-school-students-spread-holiday-cheer-with-food-baskets-for-families-in-need/article_75934887-6b47-4679-a432-463ad3038626.html
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Vienna High School awarded $10,000 breakfast grant
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Vienna High School awarded $10,000 breakfast grant
VIENNA â Vienna High School has been awarded a $10,000 breakfast grant, which is being utilized to install new cabinets and storage to support an expanded breakfast program.This initiative is
https://thesouthern.com/news/vienna-high-school-awarded-10-000-breakfast-grant/article_c32a786f-b7af-5c55-8368-b805553d1baa.html
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Annual Guns and Hoses fundraiser brings in donations and holiday spirit
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Annual Guns and Hoses fundraiser brings in donations and holiday spirit
Macon County first responders competed for a good cause at the annual Guns and Hoses event on Saturday.
https://www.wandtv.com/community/annual-guns-and-hoses-fundraiser-brings-in-donations-and-holiday-spirit/article_8ee51c24-93de-4103-b246-2f2fdbee36de.html
about 1 month ago
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Belvidere special needs students celebrate Christmas
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Belvidere special needs students celebrate Christmas
Belvidere special needs students celebrate ChristmasStay informed about Rockford-area news, weather, sports and entertainment! Follow WTVO Eyewitness News on...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZSrsdWoko6A
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Valley View special education job coach nominated for national educator award
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Valley View special education job coach nominated for national educator award
A Valley View District 365U apecial education paraprofessional, Jennifer Cooper, has been nominated by the state of Illinois for the prestigious RISE Award from the U.S. Department of Education.
https://www.shawlocal.com/the-herald-news/2025/12/12/valley-view-special-education-job-coach-nominated-for-national-educator-award/
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Poshard Foundation brings Christmas joy to at-risk children
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Poshard Foundation brings Christmas joy to at-risk children
Social service agencies from across Southern Illinois gathered Thursday at John A. Logan College as the Poshard Foundation for Abused Children began one of the regionâs largest Christmas toy distributions,
https://thesouthern.com/news/poshard-foundation-brings-christmas-joy-to-at-risk-children/article_ba3f644f-67b9-5a6b-9cfe-e051a3540fbb.html
about 1 month ago
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Local high school announces record-breaking day of giving
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Local high school announces record-breaking day of giving
Boylan raised $180,000 on its annual Titan Tuesday Day of Giving, a new record, according to the school.
https://www.wrex.com/news/education/local-high-school-announces-record-breaking-day-of-giving/article_17378735-d042-4f47-b315-4dc37313342a.html
about 1 month ago
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Vermilion County schools receive donation of Holocaust educational materials
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Vermilion County schools receive donation of Holocaust educational materials
DANVILLE â A donation of educational materials about the Holocaust makes a difference in schools in Vermilion County.
https://www.commercial-news.com/news/vermilion-county-schools-receive-donation-of-holocaust-educational-materials/article_01afd7fd-0612-43c4-a376-48d628cd93d1.html
about 1 month ago
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Benefit For Mercer County High School Teacher & Coach Battling Cancer Sunday
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Benefit For Mercer County High School Teacher & Coach Battling Cancer Sunday
A benefit is being held for a Mercer County High School teacher and coach battling cancer this weekend. Cheers on Main in Aledo is hosting a benefit for Aaro
https://wrmj.com/benefit-for-mercer-county-high-school-teacher-coach-battling-cancer-sunday/
about 1 month ago
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Milford High School has character count week
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Milford High School has character count week
Throughout the week, December 1 through December 5 Milford had their character count week, which included dress up days to express good characterand an essay to show the six pillars
https://www.newsbug.info/iroquois_countys_times-republic/news/milford-high-school-has-character-count-week/article_0a117740-08fc-46c8-9a46-1203a3b083fa.html
about 2 months ago
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Former Quad Cities sportscaster, Jim Albrecht, passes away
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https://www.kwqc.com/video/2025/12/10/former-quad-cities-sportscaster-jim-albrecht-passes-away/
about 2 months ago
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