Joliet Public Schools District 86 Recognized Illinois School Board Members Day

Joliet District 86 Board of School Inspectors Honored

Culbertson Students Receive New Winter Jackets

Nicor Gas and Operation Warm Adopted T.E. Culbertson Elementary School

$6 Million Gift For Joliet Catholic Academy's New Football Stadium Project: 'A Gift That Keeps Giving Back'

Hundreds of people are loving and liking the Joliet Catholic Academy Facebook revelation involving St. Francis Academy alum Phyllis Olsta.

Parent Vows To Kill Joliet Teacher, Makes False Allegations Against Her To DCFS: Prosecutors

Joliet police officers say they conducted a welfare check at the child’s residence, where the child appeared safe and in good health.

No Strike For Joliet West, Joliet Central Staff: New 3-Year Agreement Goes To School Board Now

“We are grateful to our students, families, and teacher colleagues who supported us throughout this fight,” added Sarah McLaurin.

Joliet Catholic Academy Gains Unanimous Approval For New Football Stadium From City Officials

Joliet Catholic Academy officials and their lawyer David Silverman gave a dazzling PowerPoint presentation to Joliet's planning board.

St. Mary Nativity Veterans Day Coat Drive

Coats can be dropped off at St. Mary Nativity School, 702 N. Broadway, Joliet.

Joliet Public Schools District 86 Recognizes Students

Joliet District 86 Highlights October Students of the Month

University of St. Francis' 36 Job Cuts Revealed: These Faculty, Staff Positions Eliminated By New President

In October, new University President Ryan Hendrickson revealed USF had been running at a $6 million deficit for a minimum of three years.

Arvid Johnson Made $680,013 As University Of St. Francis President During 2024 Fiscal Year: Exclusive

Joliet Patch's latest compensation exclusive examines the top pay for administrators at the University of St. Francis on Wilcox Street.

Dark Days Ahead At University Of St. Francis: New President Eliminates 18 Positions

Back in April 2024, the University of St. Francis issued a press release announcing the retirement of University President Arvid C. Johnson.

Joliet Public Schools District 86 Welcomes New Principals for a Day

Twenty one Community Members Serve as Honorary Principals for the Day

Joliet District 86 Students Enjoy Pumpkin Patches

Sator Sanchez and Lynne Thigpen Elementary Schools Hosted Student Pumpkin Patches for Families

Joliet Central, Joliet West Students To Participate In ILMEA District 1 Festival

The music faculty at both Joliet Central and Joliet West are incredibly proud of these outstanding students

District 204 Has Proposed $1.50 Per Hour Pay Increase For 2025-2026 School Year: Administration

Over the three-year period, the average paraprofessional would receive total increases of 31.24 percent, Joliet District 204 explained.

Joliet Township High School Students Recognized for Advanced Placement Achievement

Joliet Central and West High School students were honored for their Advanced Placement and National Merit achievement this week.

10 Photos: 'Living Wage Now,' District 204 Paraprofessionals, Security Staff Demand At West High School

The paraprofessionals were joined at the rally by teacher colleagues and fellow union members in a broad showing of support.

'Our Members Are The Lowest Paid Among Neighboring School Districts' Joliet West Rally Set

Members of the Joliet Township High School Paraprofessional Council will rally ahead of Tuesday's District 204 school board meeting.

Joliet Public Schools District 86 Recognizes Students

Joliet District 86 Students of the Month - September 2025

Joliet Public Schools District 86 Celebrates National Principals Month

Joliet District 86 Principals Recognized

2 JCA Seniors Named Commended Students In 2026 National Merit Scholarship Program

About 34,000 Commended Students throughout the nation are being recognized for their exceptional academic promise.

Joliet Public Schools District 86 Approves New Three-Year Teacher Contract

Joliet District 86 Teacher Contract Approved at School Board Meeting

Superintendent Theresa Rouse Reveals When She's Leaving Joliet Public School District 86

Rouse's signature achievement is the construction of the new Hufford Junior High School and the new Gompers Junior High school buildings.

Danger Has Ended At Joliet Central High School: School Officials Give Update

This marks at least the second major incident at Joliet Central. Bullets were found in a classroom last week.

Joliet Public Schools District 86 Celebrates Employees

Over 160 Joliet District 86 Staff Recognized

Joliet Central Teacher Erica Senffner Honored With Prestigious Alumni Award

As part of the festivities, Senffner will attend a special alumni reception hosted by the Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences.

2 Bullets Found In Joliet Central High School Classroom, Here's What Happened Next

The safety and security of our students and staff is always our highest priority, the Joliet Township High School Facebook page said.

Taft Elementary School in Joliet to Celebrate 95th Anniversary

Joliet District 86 School Seeking Photos from Taft School

Joliet West Among Nation's Best In U.S. News & World Report: District 204 Proclaims

As a top-performing school, Joliet West is now eligible to display the official 2025–2026 Best High Schools award badge from U.S. News.

'We Apologize For The Offensive Clip Art Graphic': Joliet School Superintendent Theresa Rouse

I seriously thought it was a teethy smile, like the front-page image of a child. Its not letting me upload the image, one woman commented.

Joliet Central Teacher Lauren Kline: Research Experience Inspires Innovative Lesson Plans

The program guides teachers in translating those skills into novel instructional materials that enrich learning experiences for students.

Joliet Public Schools District 86 Welcomes New Educators

Fifty New Teachers Added in Joliet District 86

Joliet West HS Academy Coordinator Pleads Guilty To Shoplifting At Shorewood Target Multiple Times

Maureen Pulaski and her lawyer, retired Will County chief judge Stephen White, worked out a plea bargain this summer at the courthouse.

Joliet Township HS District 204 Has Lawsuit Against Basinger's Pharmacy Owner: Here's Why

Joliet Township High School District 204 is the high school district for students residing in the areas of Joliet and Jackson townships.

Grand Opening At Joliet West High School For New Addition To Campus

Each lab consists of eight student workstations and a teacher’s station.

Joliet Public Schools District 86 Announces New School Principals

New School Principals at Culbertson, Farragut, and Sanchez Elementary Schools

Joliet Public Schools District 86 Releases Third Trimester Honor Roll List

Joliet District 86 Students Recognized for High Achievement

Dirksen Junior High School Students Receive Scholarships

Joliet Grade Schools Foundation Recognizes Charles Kransberger Scholarship Recipients

Joliet Public Schools District 86 Students Recognized

Twenty one Joliet District 86 Students Receive Superintendent's Award

Gompers Junior High Staff Leave their Mark on the New School

The New Gompers Gymnasium will be Ready for the New School Year