Veterans Day ceremonies will take place Thursday through Sunday across La Salle, Bureau and Putnam counties. The holiday officially is Saturday, but a number of schools will host assemblies before the weekend.
The Illinois Student Assistance Commission recognized high school seniors as 2024-25 Illinois State Scholars, including five students from St. Bede Academy in Peru.
SPRINGFIELD – Students throughout Illinois will visit state parks to get their hands dirty and learn about natural areas stewardship as part of Earth Day. Ladd Grade School is on the list of participants who will venture out to Matthiessen State Park on Thursday. Students will help plant pollinator gardens and other native wildflowers and grasses, transplant tree seedlings, and assist with removing exotic plants to improve the habitat.
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