Seasonal depression is a real thing, and can hit harder in the winter amidst the cold weather and cloudy, shorter days. It's important to take steps to not only maintain a healthy mind, but also focus on mental, spiritual and physical wellness to help beat the winter blues. Here are some tips to encourage holistic wellbeing: Defend against the cold. Being cold does not make you sick, but it can make you more susceptible to illness. Check the weather forecasts and windchill as

Congratulations to our 2024 Wise Highs Billboard Contest Winners, Delaney and Kennedi from Limestone Middle School! Students design messages that promote healthy choices and behaviors that are used for publication on billboards throughout Kankakee and Iroquois counties and on social media.

We are happy to recognize Becky Creek from Bourbonnais Elementary School District/Noel LeVasseur Elementary School for her creative...