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.

Dr. Karl Muth Joins USF SBA Program as Executive in Residence

Muth previously served as Executive in Residence for the University of Chicago and has served in senior-level positions at several entities.

Joliet Public Schools District 86 Employees Recognized

More than 190 District 86 Employees Honored

Joliet Teacher Kris Coffee 'Is A Very Great Teacher'

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.

Joliet HS Teacher Jasmine Rosenboom: 'She Connects With Her Students'

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.

Joliet Public Schools District 86 Students Enjoy Kids 'n Nature Camp

Fifty District 86 Fourth Graders Explore Pilcher Park

USF to Recognize 2023 National Campus Safety Awareness Month

A series of special events begins with a kickoff ceremony on Monday, August 28, on USF’s main campus in Joliet.

Back To School: Joliet Township HS District 2023-24 School Calendar

District 204 parents can keep track of the school calendar now that the 2023-2024 campaign is underway for Joliet Central and Joliet West.

The Princeton Review Names USF a Best Regional College

The designation marks the sixteenth consecutive year that USF has been named to the national listing.

USF Welcomes Br. Michael O’Neill McGrath for Annual Lecture Series

“Women in the Church” Lecture Series will take a closer look at the life of Sr. Thea Bowman through the eyes and art of “Br. Mickey".

USF’s Leach College of Nursing Receives $1.35M in ANEW Grant Funding

The Leach College of Nursing was also awarded a $100,000 Nursing School Grant through the Illinois Board of Higher Education.

Money Names USF in Best Colleges in America 2023 Rankings

USF is one of 37 Illinois higher education institutions named on the list.

WalletHub Ranks USF as a Top Illinois University in 2023 List

USF was also ranked #1 in the “Campus Safety” category among all Illinois higher education institutions for a third consecutive year.

Joliet Public Schools District 86 Welcomes New Staff

New Teachers and Certified Staff Join Joliet District 86

USF Announces Spring 2023 Dean’s List

Students attaining a grade point average of 3.5 or higher at the end of a semester (12+ credit hours) are named to the Dean’s List.

New Assistant Principals Named at Joliet District 86 Schools

New Leaders at Jefferson, Thigpen, Gompers, and Washington Schools

USF Professor Earns Top Healthcare Management Credential

ACHE Fellows also are committed to ongoing professional development and undergo recertification every three years.

New Principals Approved at Marshall and Singleton Schools

Congratulations to the new Joliet District 86 School Principals

Joliet Public Schools District 86 Names New Principals

New Principals at Woodland and Carl Sandburg Elementary Schools

Joliet District 86 Students Attend State Science Competition

Eight District 86 Junior High Students Win at Illinois Junior Academy of Science Regional Science Fair

Joliet Public Schools District 86 Student Registration

School District Offers Registration Help at Four Schools

Joliet School District Releases Student Honor Roll List

Joliet Public Schools District 86 Third Trimester Honor Roll List

Joliet District 86 Students Receive Music Awards

Dirksen, Gompers, Hufford, and Washington Eighth Graders Recognized

USF Students to Conduct Research with Industrial Partner

PIC Math Program will challenge USF students to examine a semester-long undergraduate research problem presented by an industrial partner.

Troy students assist local Boy Scouts of America troop 

Address food insecurity, food waste within their own schools

Troy student receives surprise visit from deploying brother

Brothers Robert Lightner, Troy Middle School 8th-grader, and U.S. Army serviceperson Trevor Lightner

Students at Troy WBO Intermediate School participates in food pantry

Council made 600 bags of groceries

​Troy 30-C Boys and Girls Bowling Teams each placed 2nd 

Places earned in the ten games at the IESA Bowling State Championship

Joliet District 86 Superintendent's Student Awards for Third Trimester

Twenty One Joliet District 86 Students Recognized

Joliet Public Schools District 86 Recognizes Students

Joliet District 86 May 2023 Students of the Month

Troy 30-C April 2023 Students of the Month

Recognized at the district’s May school board meeting