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Thank You Wal-Mart!
September 28, 2009 – 10:06 am

Thank You Wal-Mart!

"Jobs for Illinois Graduates" (JILG) receives a $30,000 grant from the Wal-Mart Foundation.  [Read More.]

Decatur MacArthur JILG Students Win Awards
June 8, 2009 – 5:11 pm

Decatur MacArthur JILG Students Win Awards

JILG students, Vincent Owens (right), Specialist Nicole Jackson (center), and Vincent's twin brother, Earl Owens, at the Decatur MacArthur HS "Student Achievement and Athletic Awards" banquet.   [Read More.]

Building Futures........Measuring Results
June 8, 2009 – 4:50 pm

Building Futures……..Measuring Results

East Richland HS JILG students at their 2009 graduation. L-R: Shelby Doan, Brandi Tracy, Molly Schmidt, Josh Watters, Heather Gosnell, and Nick Bergbower.  [Read More.]

The Fab 5
June 8, 2009 – 4:28 pm

The Fab 5

These five outstanding JILG students from Benton Community HS have been friends their entire lives and received their nickname, "The Fab 5" in recognition for all their successes and their dynamic personalities. L - R: Bethany Toms, Natasha Sullivan, Jessica Frey, Specialist Justin Groves, Jessica Baker, and Brittany Carter.   [Read More.]

Its Graduation Time!
June 8, 2009 – 4:13 pm

Its Graduation Time!

One last wave from some of the Lawrenceville HS JILG students at their 2009 graduation ceremony. Front Row: Ashley Lynch and Erica Hall. Back Row: Caleb Daugherty, Jordon Stephens, Ashley Terry, and Hannah Richardson.  [Read More.]

Lanphier JILG Student Justin Smith Is
June 7, 2009 – 5:02 pm

Lanphier JILG Student Justin Smith Is “Gold”

Lanphier High School JILG student, Justin Smith, has been selected as the Central State 8 Conference "Athlete of the Year".   [Read More.]

Sesser-Valier JILG Class Presents Donation to Shriner's Hospital
May 18, 2009 – 4:20 pm

Sesser-Valier JILG Class Presents Donation to Shriner’s Hospital

S-V JILG student, Hannah Webb, presents Shriner, Don Kopp, with a check for $596 on behalf of the JILG class who raised the funds during their JAW's week. The donation earned the JILG students an entry in Shriner's Hospital's Gold Book Program located in the hospital lobby in addition to be recognized by the Shriner's Board of Governors.  [Read More.]

Flora JILG Student Completes Job Shadowing
May 12, 2009 – 10:53 am

Flora JILG Student Completes Job Shadowing

Flora JILG student, Ben Putbrese, shadowed IL State Representative David Reis as part of his JILG job shadowing experience. Each JILG student participated in the assignment where they had the opportunity to pick a career of their choice that might interest them after high school.   [Read More.]

Is This Too Cute, or What!
May 7, 2009 – 1:48 pm

Is This Too Cute, or What!

Southeast JILG student Lauren Gant and her new buddies. Lauren was one of several JILG students from SE who "job shadowed" in the careers of their interest at the Springfield Early Learning Center. It was a great opportunity for JILG students to see what a typical day was like and what education is required.  [Read More.]

Keesha Williams
May 7, 2009 – 1:03 pm

Keesha Williams

Keesha Williams, from Benton High School, has been selected as our JILG "Student of the Month" . Keesha is not only a hard working JILG student but she is also a standout among her peers and will be representing them as this year's Valedictorian.  [Read More.]