Education & Schools

September 16, 2026

Illinois Extension Responds to Water Concerns

University of Illinois Extension connects community members with their local waterways and empowers them with information so they can make a difference through environmental conservation efforts by way of the Watershed Steward Program.

September 1, 2026

American Water Charitable Foundation Awards $10,000 to Sauk Valley College Foundation for the Impact Program

The Sauk Valley College Foundation is proud to announce a $10,000 Workforce Readiness grant from the American Water Charitable Foundation in support of Sauk Valley Community College's Impact Program.

August 30, 2026

SVCC Programs Help First-Generation Students Survive School

Tanner Thompson knows what it is like to be the first in his family to go to college. He shares his experience with first-generation students to avoid common pitfalls.

August 11, 2026

Staples Partners with Junior Achievement This Back-to-School Season with a Round-Up Campaign Supporting Students’ Educations

This back-to-school season, Staples is partnering with Junior Achievement to support students through its programs that provide access to mentorship, life-changing educational experiences, career-connected learning, and more.

July 26, 2026

OSF Saint Katharine Celebrates Summer Nurse Extern Program Graduates

OSF HealthCare Saint Katharine Medical Center recently celebrated the graduation of six nursing students who completed the organization's Summer Nurse Extern Program, a two-month immersive experience designed to provide hands-on clinical learning and professional development.

July 22, 2026

SVCC’s Community Education Shares Upcoming Events

Explore upcoming opportunities with Sauk Valley Community College’s Community Education Department.

July 19, 2026

Youth Invited to Explore Movement and Creativity in Get Up and Dance Program

Youth looking for a fun way to stay active this summer are invited to participate in Get Up and Dance, an engaging series designed to introduce participants to a variety of movement and dance styles while building confidence and having fun.

July 19, 2026

Young Builders Invited to Join Building Bricks Creator Club This Summer

Youth with a passion for creativity, engineering, and hands-on learning are invited to participate in the Building Bricks Creator Club, an exciting summer program designed to encourage imagination, problem-solving, and teamwork through brick-building activities.

July 17, 2026

Sterling Police Department Accepting Applications for 2025 Citizen’s Police Academy

The Sterling Police Department is accepting applications for its 2025 Citizen's Police Academy.

July 8, 2026

Sterling Public Library with the Sterling/Rock Falls Historical Society to Host a Presentation on the Orphan Train Experience in Illinois

This August, The Sterling Public Library and the Sterling/Rock Falls Historical Society will host a presentation following the Orphan Train through its 75-year history. Beginning in the 1800’s on through to the early 1900’s.