Every fall, an outstanding senior from each of the four-year, degree-granting institutions of higher learning in Illinois is awarded the Abraham Lincoln Civic Engagement Award and becomes a Student Laureate of The Lincoln Academy of Illinois. Studen...

Former Libertyville two-year starting quarterback Jack Deichl has switched positions in his collegiate career. Now a senior tight end for Wisconsin-Whitewater, Deichl was recently named a Warhawk Athlete of the Week. He was Whitewater's top performe...

According to Abe "Honor to the Soldier, and Sailor everywhere, who bravely bears his country's cause. Honor also to the citizen who cares for his brother in the field, and serves, as he best can, the same cause - honor to him, only less than to...

Judson University's fourth Shark Tank event will be at 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 16, in the Herrick Chapel, 1151 N. State St. in Elgin. The finalists have been selected. The judges are in place and the stage is set for the top competitors to win nearly...

Five finalists will vie for nearly $2,000 in Judson University's "Shark Tank" competition Nov. 16 in Elgin. They will present their innovative business, product and service concepts to a panel of judges, Judson students, staff members, faculty and c...

The Round Lake Area School District 116 board of education has selected Deputy Superintendent Donn Mendoza to lead the district after Superintendent Constance Collins retires this summer. Mendoza, who has been in the district since the 2013-2014 sch...

Tickets are on sale for Judson University's seventh World Leaders Forum April 19 featuring former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich and former presidential candidate Howard Dean. The 2018 World Leaders Forum will feature a community event at 2 p.m....

Representatives from more than 30 of Elgin Community College's most popular transfer colleges and universities at the annual transfer fair on Wednesday, Nov. 15. It will be held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Building B at ECC's Spartan Drive Campus, 170...

Members of the Judson University Choir will embark on a six-city performance tour soon, and they will do it in three days. The 40-member choir, including vocalists and musicians, will travel along with choir director Warren Anderson to cities in Min...

Elgin Mayor David Kaptain was recognized for his community outreach and commitment to sustainability with an award from the United Hellenic Voters of America. Kaptain was named Mayor of the Year at the group's 43rd annual event in Addison. Kiki Whit...