After over a year of strict restrictions in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, concerts have begun once again. On Aug. 22, the Joliet Rialto Square Theater hosted country singer Dwight Yoakam to perform.  Known for  his honky-tonk style that can be heard in songs such as “Fast as You” and “I’m...

Alex Miller caught country music lovers’ attention when he auditioned on American Idol in February, performing his original song, “I’m over You so Get over Me.” Miller left the celebrity judges stunned including country singer Luke Bryan who said “Thank you Jesus!” after the song ended.  Seventeen...

The job of a school board in America is to ensure the needs of the student body and community are prioritized but what happens when a student decides to take matters into their own hands? One local high school senior is inspired to do just that.  Minooka senior, Owen Quast, is running for Minooka...

The Google classrooms of thousands of District 202 students will be archived on the very first day of second semester as students and staff express difficulty adjusting to the many technological changes so far this school year. Phil Pakowski, Plainfield South Associate Principal, leads the discussion...