Black & Jones Announces 2026 Scholarship Fund Recipients

ROCKFORD, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Black & Jones Attorneys at Law, a leading law firm dedicated to serving the greater Rockford region, is proud to announce the inaugural group of winners of the Black & Jones Scholarship Fund, awarding scholarships to four local students pursuing careers in the skilled trades.

The law firm announced the launch of the Black & Jones Scholarship Fund in June 2025 to address the growing demand for skilled trade professionals while directly investing in the future of the Rockford community. The scholarship opportunity was open to graduating seniors in Boone, Lee, Ogle, Stephenson and Winnebago counties who plan to attend accredited trade or vocational schools.

The recipients of the 2026 Black & Jones Scholarship Fund are:

• Kaleb Chambers, Stillman Valley High School, Field of Interest: Automotive
• Bryce Kennedy, Belvidere North High School, Field of Interest: Automotive
• Zachary Spates, Hononegah Community High School, Field of Interest: Welding
• Nicholas Wythe, Stillman Valley High School, Field of Interest: Airlines/Aviation

“We are honored to celebrate the recipients of the inaugural Black & Jones Scholarship for their ambition and passion for their chosen fields,” said Tracy Jones, Attorney/Owner at Black & Jones. “This scholarship is an investment in the next generation of skilled trade professionals, and we are proud to support these students through continuing education. We hope this scholarship demonstrates our commitment to strengthening the Rockford community by helping dedicated students build successful careers and create a meaningful impact within the essential trades."

For more information about the Black & Jones Scholarship Fund, please visit: https://blackandjoneslaw.com/scholarship-fund.

About Black & Jones Attorneys at Law
Black & Jones Attorneys at Law, located in Rockford, Illinois, focuses its practice in the areas of Workers’ Compensation, Social Security Disability, Personal Injury, Veterans’ Compensation, and Police and Fire Disability Pension Claims. Serving the people of northern Illinois for 25 years, Black & Jones has a passion for meeting the needs of each client, and their knowledge of the law and experience as advocates for the rights of injured individuals provides positive results and outcomes for their clients. The firm is bilingual, providing English and Spanish speakers access to quality legal care. For more information on Black & Jones, visit https://blackandjoneslaw.com/.