As we begin 2026, the Life Education Center team is excited to continue its mission of promoting health, wellness, and safe choices among students across Kankakee and Iroquois Counties. For more than three decades, our educators have partnered with local schools to deliver engaging, age-appropriate lessons that help nearly 10,000 kindergarten through high school students each year build the skills they need to thrive physically, mentally, and socially. In the coming months, L

Our Iroquois County Educators, along with Harold the Giraffe, are making a splash! Please follow this link: Times Republic Article

The holidays arrive quickly—filled with lights, music, gatherings, and long to-do lists. In the rush, it can be easy to forget that the most meaningful gift we give our children is not something wrapped under the tree, but our presence. Children of all ages—toddlers, teens, and even young adults—benefit when parents slow down and truly engage with them during the holidays. Being present does not require elaborate plans or expensive outings. It means listening, participating,

Students and citizens across the United States observe Red Ribbon Week in their schools and communities. During this week, students learn about living drug free,  about the effects of drugs on their bodies and about the health benefits of living a drug free lifestyle. Oftentimes during Red Ribbon Week, students take and renew pledges to live drug free lives while learning how to help their friends and families make good choices about drugs. Everyday citizens also participate

Pledge for Life Partnership Gears Up for Spring Events April is Alcohol Awareness Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness about the dangers of alcohol misuse and promoting responsible drinking habits. This month-long campaign aims to educate the public about the risks associated with alcohol consumption, particularly among underage individuals, and the crucial role parents play in preventing underage drinking. Underage drinking remains a significant public health concern

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.