St. Joseph schools are shining a spotlight on the artistic achievements of their middle and high school students. A total of 66 students have earned prestigious awards in the Scholastic Art and ...

Fans of the Japanese pop culture are finding connection and love through a common interest. Bookstore owners say the trend has had staying power, and more people are taking Japanese language classes.

You hope that they have parents or other adults who might say ‘whoa, let’s pump the brakes a little bit’ before they sign ...

Kids Express: 10-11 a.m., The David Strawn Art Gallery, 331 W. College Ave. $40 members, $45 non-members | Painting, drawing and ceramics for children ages 6-9. Registration and payment required prior ...

Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker has announced that six state residents will receive the Order of Lincoln for professional achievement and public service.

Gov. JB Pritzker has announced the 2025 recipients of Order of Lincoln honors, including speed skater Bonnie Blair.

Reginald Lewis is just the fourth person to direct jazz music at Illinois Wesleyan. He'll honor Glenn Wilson at this year's ...

Seven Rochester High School art students won a combined nine Gold Key Awards, the highest honor given, at the 2025 Mid-Central Illinois Region Scholastic Art Awards held Sunday, February 2. Rochester ...

Young adults need quality preparation for successful careers. Illinois needs highly skilled workers to perform the many ...

"His hands look like they're possessed," whispered a man sitting near me during the performance by piano virtuoso Aristo Sham ...

Lauren Erickson has always been interested in art. Her dad took tons of art classes in high school, which inspired her to do the ...