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Morton High Schooler courageously recovering from unexpected surgery reaction
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 optimi…
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December 24, 2025 at 2:00 AM
Morton High Schooler courageously recovering from unexpected surgery reaction
Kewanee Students and Community Members Help Prepare and Deliver Good Fellows Christmas Food Baskets to 950 Families in 2025
Kewanee Students and Community Members Help Prepare and Deliver Good Fellows Christmas Food Baskets to 950 Families in 2025 - Regional Media News
Kewanee’s 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...
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December 23, 2025 at 4:45 AM
Kewanee Students and Community Members Help Prepare and Deliver Good Fellows Christmas Food Baskets to 950 Families in 2025
Geneseo High School teacher earns QC Symphony Orchestra Music Teacher Award
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. …
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December 23, 2025 at 3:00 AM
Geneseo High School teacher earns QC Symphony Orchestra Music Teacher Award
Bethalto schools teaming-up with Dolly Parton foundation
Bethalto schools teaming-up with Dolly Parton foundation
The Dolly Parton Foundation’s “Imagination Library” program mails one book per month to children from infancy through age five, in hopes of strengthening early literacy skills.
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December 22, 2025 at 12:30 PM
Bethalto schools teaming-up with Dolly Parton foundation
CEO of Northern Illinois Food Bank named Food Bank Leader of the Year
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.
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December 21, 2025 at 2:15 PM
CEO of Northern Illinois Food Bank named Food Bank Leader of the Year
Charleston Firefighters donate to SBL Dental Program
Charleston Firefighters donate to SBL Dental Program
For Release Charleston Firefighters donate to SBL Dental Program Charleston Firefighters Local 3200 hosted a g...
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December 21, 2025 at 12:30 AM
Charleston Firefighters donate to SBL Dental Program
Holiday spirit shines at Roseland Community Hospital's toy giveaway
Holiday spirit shines at Roseland Community Hospital’s toy giveaway
Santa Claus brought holiday gifts to young hospital patients on the Far South Side Saturday morning.
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December 21, 2025 at 12:15 AM
Holiday spirit shines at Roseland Community Hospital's toy giveaway
Country Financial donates to local first responders
Country Financial donates to local first responders
Country Financial recently awarded donations to the Illinois State University Police Department and the Bloomington Fire Department.
pantagraph.com
December 20, 2025 at 6:15 PM
Country Financial donates to local first responders
Mendota students raise $850 for food pantry
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.
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December 20, 2025 at 1:30 PM
Mendota students raise $850 for food pantry
District 87, police gather to thank retiring 'Officer Mac'
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.
pantagraph.com
December 20, 2025 at 1:00 PM
District 87, police gather to thank retiring 'Officer Mac'
MVTHS approves new Zo Williams Scholarship
MVTHS approves new Zo Williams Scholarship
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December 20, 2025 at 2:15 AM
MVTHS approves new Zo Williams Scholarship
Unit 4 baking club purchased new mixer with grant from CU Schools Foundation
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.
www.news-gazette.com
December 19, 2025 at 12:15 PM
Unit 4 baking club purchased new mixer with grant from CU Schools Foundation
WQPT works to make up big budget gap after federal funding cut
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...
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December 18, 2025 at 8:01 PM
WQPT works to make up big budget gap after federal funding cut
New Berlin fire protection district bands together to support EMS worker - WICS
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.
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December 18, 2025 at 6:30 PM
New Berlin fire protection district bands together to support EMS worker - WICS
Difference Maker: Alton High School Teacher Starts Food Bank Program for Students
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.
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December 17, 2025 at 5:45 PM
Difference Maker: Alton High School Teacher Starts Food Bank Program for Students
Shiloh High School students spread holiday cheer with food baskets for families in need
Shiloh High School students spread holiday cheer with food baskets for families in need
It’s the season of giving at Shiloh High School, where students are making sure families in their community have a holiday meal on the table.
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December 15, 2025 at 1:15 AM
Shiloh High School students spread holiday cheer with food baskets for families in need
Vienna High School awarded $10,000 breakfast grant
Vienna High School awarded $10,000 breakfast grant
VIENNA — 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
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December 14, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Vienna High School awarded $10,000 breakfast grant
Annual Guns and Hoses fundraiser brings in donations and holiday spirit
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.
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December 14, 2025 at 4:45 AM
Annual Guns and Hoses fundraiser brings in donations and holiday spirit
Belvidere special needs students celebrate Christmas
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...
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December 13, 2025 at 12:30 AM
Belvidere special needs students celebrate Christmas
Valley View special education job coach nominated for national educator award
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.
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December 13, 2025 at 12:15 AM
Valley View special education job coach nominated for national educator award
Poshard Foundation brings Christmas joy to at-risk children
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 region’s largest Christmas toy distributions,
thesouthern.com
December 12, 2025 at 12:02 PM
Poshard Foundation brings Christmas joy to at-risk children
Local high school announces record-breaking day of giving
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.
www.wrex.com
December 11, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Local high school announces record-breaking day of giving
Vermilion County schools receive donation of Holocaust educational materials www.commercial-news.com/news/vermili...
Vermilion County schools receive donation of Holocaust educational materials
DANVILLE — A donation of educational materials about the Holocaust makes a difference in schools in Vermilion County.
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December 11, 2025 at 12:30 PM
Vermilion County schools receive donation of Holocaust educational materials www.commercial-news.com/news/vermili...
Benefit For Mercer County High School Teacher & Coach Battling Cancer Sunday
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
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December 11, 2025 at 12:15 PM
Benefit For Mercer County High School Teacher & Coach Battling Cancer Sunday
Milford High School has character count week
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
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December 10, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Milford High School has character count week