Augustana College's Choir performed during its recent California tour. –Photo submitted.

Augustana College Choir Students Perform in California Tour

More than 50 Augustana College students performed, at five Southern California churches, during the Augustana College Choir’s California Tour from March 21 to March 24. The tour will be followed by a home concert on April 6 in Davenport. Under the direction of Dr. Jon Hurty, more than 50 students performed a mix of traditional…

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Calvin Boss Earns Honors at NCCFA Invitational

The Grove City College Debate Team recently traveled to Nashville to compete in the National Christian College Forensics Association (NCCFA) Invitational and returned from the tournament with three national championship titles in tow. Ten college debaters participated in the competition, with three students claiming titles and the team winning the Quality Award, which is given…

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Local Students Receive SIU Med Students’ Residency Match

Southern Illinois University School of Medicine students in the Class of 2024 learned crucial information about their futures on Friday, March 15. The soon-to-be graduates, along with fourth-year students at other medical schools across the U.S., received results from the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP) to learn their destinations for postgraduate training programs. A total…

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Phi Kappa Phi Inducts New Members: Recently, the following local residents were initiated into the Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation’s oldest and most selective collegiate honor society for all academic disciplines. Congratulations to Nigel Pennington-Flax, of Crete, at Coe College, and Matthew Shortall, of New Lenox, at the University of Maryland Global…

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The Sally Otto Gallery at the University of Mount Union, in Alliance, Ohio, will feature its annual Student Art Exhibit, from March 18 through April 11. The exhibit includes works from 22 Mount Union students, including paintings, drawings, graphic design, and sculptures. Among the student artists included in the exhibit is local resident Shawna Gordon,…

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Graduations South Dakota State University announced Michael John Morgan, of New Lenox, graduated following the summer and fall 2023 semesters. Morgan graduated with a Bachelor of Science and a Bachelor of General Studies in SDSU’s Jerome J. Lohr College of Engineering and College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences. Dean’s/President’s/Honor’s Lists Emma Heaney, a senior…

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‘USF Encounter’ Staff Members Earn Awards at ICPA Conference

Staff members of USF Encounter, the student news magazine published through the University of St. Francis (USF) Communication and Media Arts (CMMA) Department, earned awards based on their work submitted for the 2024 Illinois College Press Association Conference held at the DoubleTree Chicago on February 16-17. Participating in the conference were more than 200 attendees…

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Graduations The University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire awarded 648 degrees from both campuses in December. Congratulations to Pat Murray, of New Lenox, who was awarded a Bachelor of Science in Education and Human Sciences.

UI's annual Dance Marathon raised more than $1.4M this year. –Photo submitted.

UI’s Dance Marathon Generates $1.4M+

Supports University of Iowa Stead Family Children’s Hospital. More than 1,100 current University of Iowa students participated in the 30th annual student-led Dance Marathon, generating more than $1.4 million for the University of Iowa Stead Family Children’s Hospital. In its history, Dance Marathon has generated more than $35.8 million. The final tally raised by the…

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Dean’s/President’s Lists Nearly 1,850 students were named to Bradley University’s Dean’s List for the fall term, including the following local students: From Beecher – Meagan Ruger and Katelyn Kain; From Grant Park – Grace Gorman, Paige Sherwood, and Riley Ford; From Manhattan – Jax Melville and Rudy Wolfer; From New Lenox – Hannah Hospodar, Jack…

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USF Instructors Publish Academic Journal Articles

Three USF instructors in the College of Arts and Sciences were recently published in academic journals in their respective fields of study. Dr. Jackie Wittke-Thompson, professor of biology, had two articles published in notable journals in the biology education community. She is a member of FlyCURE and the Genomics Education Partnership. “FlyCURE is a group…

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JSO Presents ‘Remember’ February 24 – 25

The Joliet Symphony Orchestra (JSO) is pleased to announce the third concert series of its 2023-2024 Season with Artistic Director and Conductor Dr. Sean Paul Mills leading a program featuring works by Aaron Copland, Florence Price, Leonard Bernstein, and John Knowles Paine. Titled “Remember: A Celebration of Music ‘Made in America,’” the JSO will perform…

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Carthage College J-Term Study Tours: The following Carthage College students traveled during J-Term, which is a month-long period to explore subject areas, as well as a Carthage tradition since the early 1970s. J-Term (January Term) study tours allow students to experience new cultures and ideas without committing to a full semester abroad. Participating this year…

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USF Online Programs Named 2024 Best Among Private Schools

Joliet, Ill. – U.S. News & World Report recently released its 2024 Best Online Programs rankings, and the University of St. Francis (USF) is proud to announce five of its online programs – including three named as the best private programs in Illinois – were honored this year. Recognized USF programs included: Online Graduate Business…

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Local Students Study in Rome; Part of Lewis University’s Spring Semester

For the second year in a row, Lasallian Universities Center for Education, in Rome, Italy, has a record enrollment of Lewis University students living and studying in Rome. Twenty-four students from 14 majors and four colleges are participating in the LUCE Rome Program for this year’s spring semester. Local students participating in this unique experience…

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Health Care Careers Virtual Event February 22

Can begin with two-year degree.  “Many people may not realize a person can get started in a career in health care with only an associate degree. The Illinois Rural Health Association is hosting a free Virtual Rural Health Careers Panel Discussion on Thursday, February 22, at 7 p.m., to expose high school and college students,…

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Graduations Brendan Bergman, from New Lenox, earned a degree from the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater at winter commencement, on December 16, at Kachel Fieldhouse in the Williams Center. Bergman graduated Magna Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology. Cassandra Meagher, of New Lenox, graduated from the University of Tampa on December 15 and received…

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Monee Water Main Improvement Project Bids Approved
Manhattan Mayor Mike Adrieansen at the March 18 board meeting. Photo by Stephanie Irvine.
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Kankakee County Auditor Jake Lee Out After 2 Terms
Beecher Bobcat Adyn McGinley –Photo by Jim Piacentini.
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Monee Adding Businesses
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The new digital only version of The Panther shared its first edition in early March. –Photo courtesy Manteno High School.
New Journalism Organization ‘The Panther’ Debuts at MHS
Village officials and contractors posed for an official picture before groundbreaking actually commences in a couple of weeks. –Photo submitted.
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VEDETTE SPORTS REPORT
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Monee Eighth Grader Proposes a Community Garden
Pics from the Monee Historical Soc. presentation on the railroad and history of Monee.  Christi Holston is standing and Rachel White is seated on the left. Photo by Karen Haave.
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Crete PD posed before their run in the Manteno Lake. –Photo by Karen Haave.
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