When an athlete is competing at a school for only two years, they simply might be a version of the proverbial shooting star. But, that does not...

McKendree University once more ranks in the top tier of regional universities in U.S. News & World Report’s 2023- 24 “Best Colleges” edition, released on Sept. 18,...

NEW BADEN ELEMENTARY IS EXCITED to show off their new shiny book vending machine. Which will be a part of an incentive program for students to win...

Building on a strong team of diverse experts in their fields, Governor JB Pritzker announced the following appointment to the IL Community College...

The 8th grade Wesclin Lady Warriors beat the Lebanon Greyhounds 17-3 on September 5 thanks in part to 11 runs in the third inning. Baylee Manley singled, scoring one run,...

1st Photo: NEW BADEN ELEMENTARY POTB. Each month as in the past, the homeroom teachers will nominate a student for Student of the Month. But now,...

$1,000 grants to FFA chapters will be available this fall Farmers and residents of rural communities often face stigma when it comes to mental health challenges, but...

Mater Dei class of ‘68 is celebrating 55 years since graduation, on Saturday, September 23, at 5:00 p.m. at Mater Dei Lampe Commons. No charge, bring you own drinks, snacks...

The Order of the Eastern Star is an organization of dedicated men and women who embody the spirit of fraternal love, working together to make a...

Wesclin’s Homecoming Parade this year will be Wednesday, September 27 in New Baden at 5:30 p.m. Homecoming Football Game vs. Eldorado 7:00 p.m. on...

The Fall meeting of CCRTA is Thursday, September 7 at the Trenton House beginning at 11:30 a.m. with lunch ordered from the menu. All retired teachers are invited to...

The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign has announced 8,209 Dean’s List students, 253 Bronze Tablet honorees and more than 10,500 graduates for...

Dear Editor and To Whom It May Concern, We are writing in response to the recent article published in the Breese Journal that highlights concerns about teachers lacking...