The Illinois State Board of Education recently released the 2022-2023 School Report Cards. Illinois has four summative designations within the statewide school accountability system: Exemplary, Commendable, Targeted, Comprehensive & Intensive….

A few days ago Kira and I attended the Iroquois Economic Development Association Quarterly Meeting. It’s great to hear about everything that is going on in Iroquois County and the…

Sunday marks the 205th anniversary of Illinois joining the Union as the 21st state. Happy birthday Illinois!

National Military Family Month is a time for us to honor the sacrifices made by all military families who support those serving in our Armed Forces. Thank you to military…

Giving Tuesday is a global movement that inspires people to do good. Today is a reminder that we can all be generous in our communities and one small act can…

Small Businesses are the backbone of local economies. This Small Business Saturday be sure to shop local and support the small businesses that make our communities thrive! 

The first Thanksgiving took place over 400 years ago, but the spirit of the holiday lives on today. It reminds us to be thankful for all that we have, including…

What a FUN morning I had on Friday!!! I had the opportunity to be “Principal for the day” at Iroquois West! We started the day with a school wide assembly,…

National Rural Health Day honors the incredible healthcare teams that keep rural areas healthy and brings awareness to their continued need for support. Thank you to all of the healthcare…

World Kindness Day is a reminder that compassion is what binds us all together. Today let’s all do one random act of kindness and make our world a better place!