WGN-TV recently introduced viewers to Jahkil Jackson, a 13-year-old who is driven to serve others and raise awareness about an issue that affects students each day: bullying. Jahkil wrote I Am, a children’s book that tells the story of a young person who was bullied by his peers. He based the story in part on his own experiences with bullying…

Physical distancing and the disruption of normal routines necessitated by the COVID-19 pandemic have had an unfortunate—and tragic—side effect—an increase in depression, including among young people who are unprepared for the loss of traditional connections

Steve Brewster brought a smile to a young boy’s face when he created a detailed, airbrushed tribute to a beloved canine friend, Bullet. Small acts of kindness can go a long way toward making the world a be#er place!

A three-point shot will be a focus of the MWAH! Performing Arts Troupe’s presentation at 8:30 a.m. on Monday, April 16, at Prophetstown High School, located at 310 West Riverside Drive in Prophetstown.

Such buzzer-beating three-pointers by Donte Ingram and Marques Townsend won crucial games for #11 seeded Loyola University in the recent NCAA basketball tournament, advancing the team to the Final Four.

The news media recently has had plenty of incidents to write about encompassing the campuses of the nation’s schools, so the troupe of youthful and talented guests at the Morrison High School auditorium on February 26, 2018 were a welcome inspiration.

The essence of the MWAH! ensemble (Messages Which Are Hopeful) offered real life stories, combined with contemporary music, lots of audience interaction, and a range of emotions.

The troupe on Monday (February 26, 2018) focused on remembering the victims of the school shooting in Florida as well as teen suicide victims. They also took on issues such as abusive relationships, child abuse, and bullying.

The performance featured testimonials from several people who have dealt with drugs, a poor home life, and the loss of loved ones.