Threat To Joliet West High School Solved, Joliet Police Make Arrest

"We are grateful to the Joliet Police Department for their quick action," school officials with District 204 said.

USF Students Nominated for Annual Broadcasting Awards

Nominations were based on student programming that airs/aired on WCSF FM-88.7.

USF Art and Design Students Support Habitat for Humanity ReStore

The students collaborated with the business to paint over sixty holiday-themed martini glasses for an annual fundraiser.

Joliet Public Schools District 86 Announces Students of the Month

Joliet District 86 December 2023 Students of the Month

Joliet District 204 State Of The District Address Set For February

Superintendent Karla Guseman will update area residents on district progress and happenings on February 6 but RSVPs are due on January 22.

Joliet Public Schools District 86 Releases Honor Roll List

Joliet District 86 Honor Roll for First Trimester Unveiled

USF Named a Top Midwest College for Diversity by WSJ/College Pulse

Joliet's university has been recognized as a top Midwest college for the diversity of its student population.

Joliet District 86 Students Receive Superintendent Awards

Twenty-one District 86 Students Honored By School Superintendent

Joliet Public Schools District 86 Recognizes Students

November Students of the Month Honored

Hufford Junior High Students and Staff Give Back

I.E. Students Participated in Community Service Elective

American Red Cross Blood Drive at USF on Friday, December 1

The event will take place from 1-6 p.m. in the Assembly Hall Gymnasium at USF’s St. Clare Campus located at 1550 Plainfield Rd. in Joliet.

USF Earns Hispanic-Serving Institution Designation and Grant

The grant is worth close to $3 million and will largely fund a DHSI project titled “Going from Si se Puede to Si se Pudo”.

Joliet Public Schools District 86 Students Expand Learning

A.O. Marshall Elementary Fifth-Graders Connect with Tribal Nation Expert

Support the USF Francis Fund through Giving Tuesday on November 28

The Francis Fund allows USF the opportunity to respond to the emerging needs of its students.

Stateville Prison Inmates Receive Diplomas From Northwestern University

CBS 2's Noel Brennan has the story from Stateville Prison.

Joliet District 86 Recognizes Illinois School Board Members Day

Joliet Public Schools District 86 Board of School Inspectors Celebrated

Joliet District 86 Junior High Students Invited to Music Festival

Students from Dirksen, Gompers, Hufford, and Washington Junior High Schools Participated in the Illinois Music Education Honor Festival

USF Announces Annual Contest for High School Artists

The exhibition will run from January 13-25, 2024, and will open with an awards reception on Jan. 13 from 12-2 p.m. in the USF Art Gallery.

USF Awards Joseph “Tony” Delgado Scholarship at Inaugural Luncheon

Delgado was the co-architect of seven NAIA World Series teams alongside head coach Gordie Gillespie for 15 years at St. Francis.

Joliet District 86 Elementary Students Examine Animal Hearts

Joliet Public Schools District 86 Fourth-Grade Students Get Hands-on Experience

JTHS District 204: Service Project Submission Deadline For MLK Day Of Service Is Nov. 30

Are you a member of an organization or agency that could benefit from a team of volunteers who can complete a service project for you?

Joliet Public Schools District 86 Recognizes Students

Congratulations Joliet District 86 October Students of the Month

WalletHub Ranks USF as a 2024 Top Illinois University

USF was also ranked as the #1 school in Illinois in the “Campus Safety” category for a fourth consecutive year.

USF Named in 2023 America’s Top Colleges List by Forbes

The listing showcases 500 of the finest U.S. colleges, ranked using data on student success, return on investment and alumni influence.

USF Featured in The Princeton Review's Annual Guide to Green Colleges

The guide is based on a survey of administrators and students at 680 colleges during the 2022-23 academic year.

Three Joliet Public Schools District 86 Students Win First Place

Cunningham, Eisenhower, and Thigpen Students Win First Place Honors in Joliet Fire Department Poster Contest

Joliet District 86 Welcomed New Principals for a Day

Community Leaders Served as Honorary Principals at District 86 Schools

Juvenile Girl Behind Joliet West TikTok Threat: Police

An unsubstantiated social media post about the high school "being shot up" led to an increased police presence and students being searched.

Joliet Public Schools District 86 Recognizes Students

Congratulations Joliet District 86 September Students of the Month

October is National Principals Month

Joliet Public Schools District 86 Celebrates 21 Dedicated Principals

USF Announces 2023 Distinguished Alumni Award Winners

Award winners were honored as part of USF's 2023 homecoming festivities.

Jay It Forward Shares Random Acts of Kindness with USF Students

USF students received gifts cards, goody bags and cash, all unannounced and unexpected.

2 Fighting Girls At Plainfield South Attack Detective, Staff: Cops

The Joliet Police Detective assigned to Plainfield South High School responded to the fight in the cafeteria involving the two girls.

Joliet West Students Evacuated After School Fire

"Joliet West High School was safely evacuated due to smoke and fumes emitting from the basement of the E Building," school officials noted.

U.S. News & World Report Names USF in 2023-2024 Best Colleges Rankings

The accolade serves as the twentieth consecutive year of recognition by U.S. News & World Report.

Another $10,000 Raise For District 204 Superintendent Guseman

Now in her fourth full school year as Joliet Township District 204 superintendent, Karla Guseman's salary has increased by $42,281.

'Mr. Moland Goes Above And Beyond The Call Of Duty'

Patch is paying tribute to teachers for all they do for students as we begin the 2023-24 school year. See how to nominate your teacher.

Bernie's Book Bank Donates Books to Joliet District 86 Students

Over 59,000 Books were Donated to Students in Grades PreK-Sixth Grade

Plainfield South Fight, 3 Disorderly Conduct Arrests Made: JPD

Two additional 16-year-old girls believed to be involved in the fight were also placed into custody without incident, Joliet police noted.

USF Homecoming 2023 Set for September 29-October 1

With a variety of events set to take place, USF is looking forward to a weekend full of activity and fun for all.