Wilmington Region
05/19/2026 - 4:13pm
A recent vote by the Wilmington School District 209U Board of Education to award a new student transportation contract has sparked allegations and debate on social media, prompting Superintendent Kevin Feeney to issue a detailed letter to parents...
Coal City Region
ACCLAIMED COALERS—On May 8, 31 members of the class of 2026 at Coal City High School were recognized as Acclaimed Coalers, students who have exemplified what it means to be a dedicated student and have demonstrated college and career readiness. Named as Acclaimed Coalers are (front, from left) Dane Noffsinger, Brody Widlowski, Aidan Kenney, and Sam Vota. Row two: Rhaina Vanek, Keristen Gabehart, Olivia Weatherbee, Kamryn Hansen, Bridget Feeney, Hayden Francisco, Sydney Larson, Jaela Vasquez, and Cambree Davidson. Row three: Jacob Cimino, Mason Hamilton, Khloe Picard, Evelyn Wills, Camryn Planeta, Calleigh Hamilton, Ava Garrelts, Laura Christopher, Aubrey Grunwald, and Mackenzie Lovell. Back four: Colin Schimandle, Julian Micetich, Cade Poyner, Gaven Vestal, Rowan Fitzpatrick, Gavin Berger, Devon McVey, and Carter Gill.
Coal City School District photo
05/12/2026 - 4:35pm
Having demonstrated what college and career- ready students must achieve to be ready for the next chapter, 31 members of the Coal City High School class of 2026 have been named Acclaimed Coalers.
Students who meet certain requirements through their...
Braidwood Region
POMP, CIRCUMSTANCE AND plenty of phone storage space was needed Sunday for proud parents as the Reed-Custer Class of 2026 took their first steps toward the future during a commencement ceremony held in the school gym. Diplomas were awared to 89 graduates as they made one final walk as Comet students.
Photo by Eric Fisher
05/19/2026 - 4:21pm
The Reed-Custer High School Class of 2026 crossed the graduation stage Sunday afternoon during the school’s 98th annual commencement ceremony, as 89 seniors received diplomas before a packed gymnasium of proud family members, friends and educators....
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