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IHSFCA announces 2026 All-State football teams and honorable mentions

As we approach the end of high school football season, the Illinois High School Football Coaches Association released its all-state teams for each class. Several of Central Illinois’ top football players made the list. ALL-STATE:. 5A: Marco Casillas, Mahomet-Seymour. 4A: Jeremiah Jackson, Jacksonville. 4A: Damonte' Phillips, MacArthur. 4A: Dylan...

Illinois · 3d
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Five Rockets Celebrate At Rochester Fall Signing Day

Rochester High School celebrated a Fall signing day with five Rockets making their college decisions official. We spoke with Peyton Purvis, Emmah Brown, Frankie Stefano, Sean Plessa and Sam Ferris afterwards about their decisions.

Rochester, IL · 2d
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Journal Star

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Complete list of 2026 Illinois High School Football Coaches Association all-state teams

Here are the Illinois High School Football Coaches Association all-state teams for 2026, released Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2026. The teams are listed by class and also include honorable mention selections. The Illinois High School Association football playoff quarterfinals are scheduled for Nov. 13-14, the semifinals on Nov. 21 and the championship games Friday, Nov. 27 and Saturday, Nov. 28 at Illinois State University in Normal. 2026 IHSFCA Class 8A all-state team Rylan Dehr, DB, Sr., 5-10, 185, Bolingbrook TJ Lewis, RB, Sr., 5-11, 215, Bolingbrook Lucas Matykiewicz, TE/WR, Sr., 6-5, 220, Orland Park Sandburg James Skokna, WR/DB, Sr., 5-11, 175, Hinsdale Central London Stevens, LB, Sr., 5-11, 205, Homewood-Flossmoor Chase Hojnacki, RB, Jr., 6-0, 185, Huntley Jayden Cawthon, WR, Sr., 6-0, 175, Lincoln-Way East Cornell Bass, DL, Sr., 6-4, 260, Lockport Will Mettee, LB/RB, Sr., 6-1, 220, Loyola Academy EJ Kuhlman, RB, Sr., 5-9, 185, Lyons Township Jameson Purcell, QB, Sr., 6-2, 204, Maine South Matthew Schlenhardt, LB/RB/P, Sr., 6-0, 215, Maine South Roman Igwebuike, LB, Sr., 6-3, 230, Chicago Mount Carmel John Lyons, LB, Sr., 5-11, 210, Naperville North Dylan Leveling, OL, Sr., 6-0, 255, O'Fallon Drew Kleinhans, QB, Sr., 6-2, 195, Oswego Kobe Hamlet, DL/WR, Jr., 6-1, 225,

Illinois · 3d

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Diocese considers a second Catholic high school in Springfield

The Diocese of Springfield is gauging interest in another Catholic high school in the capital city. If approved, it would be located in the former Cathedral School. A survey was recently placed in church bulletins to see how the idea is received among parents and congregations. While Springfield is home...

Springfield, IL · 3d
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My Journal Courier

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12 high school seniors honored for leadership, good citizenship

Twelve west-central Illinois high school seniors were awarded Daughters of the American Revolution Good Citizen awards Tuesday.

Jacksonville, IL · 2d

The Telegraph

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Illinois high school soccer coaches honor state's top players

Marquette Catholic’s Parker Belchik and James Fischer among southwestern Illinois boys soccer players named with All-Sectional by the IHSSCA.

Illinois · 3d

The Edwardsville Intelligencer

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Hill-Lomax, Broekemeier lead area All-State football selections

Edwardsville defensive end Braylon Hill-Lomax and Metro-East Lutheran wide receiver/defensive back Isaak Broekemeier headline area IHSFCA All-State selections.

Edwardsville, IL · 2d

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U of I System Seeks More Money From State

(Chicago, IL) — The University of Illinois System is seeking more money from the state. The University of Illinois Board of Trustees approved a request for the state to increase the system’s fiscal year 2028 appropriation by nearly 11-percent. Officials say the extra funding will pay for strategic initiatives aimed at enhancing educational opportunities for students and supporting the state’s economy. If the request is approved by state lawmakers, it would add more than 80-million-dollars to the current 738-million-dollar state appropriation.

Chicago, IL · 1d

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Literacy scores improve while math drags behind statewide and in central Illinois, school officials say

Math is a sore spot for many school districts in Illinois. Far fewer students are meeting state expectations for what they have learned in math class compared to English. That’s partially because many districts have focused on improving literacy in recent years – and have made progress. Urbana...

Illinois · 2d

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APA Member Interview: Yingshihan Zhu

Yingshihan Zhu is an Assistant Professor of Philosophy at Northeastern Illinois University, having earned her PhD and a graduate certificate in Interactive Technology and Pedagogy from the CUNY Graduate Center in 2026. She works at the intersection of social/political philosophy, feminist philosophy, ethics, and applied ethics (including bioethics, tech ethics, and AI ethics).

Illinois · 1d

Journal Star

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IHSA volleyball: Live, updated scores from 2026 Illinois high school state finals

The 2026 Illinois High School Association volleyball state finals are Friday, Nov. 13 and Saturday, Nov. 14 at CEFCU Arena in Normal, on the campus of Illinois State University. Here are all the scores from the Illinois girls basketball state finals. We will update the scores throughout the two-day event. 2026 IHSA volleyball Class 1A state finals scores Semifinal: Athens def. Illini Bluffs 24-26, 25-18, 25-23 | FINAL Semifinal: Stockton def. Okawville 25-20, 25-22 | FINAL Third: Illini Bluffs def. Okawville 28-26, 25-23 | FINAL Title: Stockton def. Athens 25-15, 25-20 | FINAL 2026 IHSA volleyball Class 2A state finals scores Semifinal: Breese Central def. Rochester 21-25, 25-19, 25-19 | FINAL Semifinal: Downs Tri-Valley def. Richmond-Burton 25-17, 20-25, 25-19 | FINAL Third: Richmond-Burton def. Rochester 25-21, 25-10 | FINAL Title: Breese Central def. Downs Tri-Valley 16-25, 26-24, 29-27 | FINAL 2026 IHSA volleyball Class 3A state finals scores Semifinal: Nazareth def. Geneva 20-25, 25-23, 25-23 | FINAL Semifinal: Mascoutah def. Crystal Lake South 25-14, 25-16 | FINAL Third: Geneva def. Crystal Lake South 25-19, 25-19 | FINAL Title: Mascoutah def. Nazareth 30-28, 25-19 | FINAL 2026 IHSA volleyball Class 4A state finals scores Semifinal: Mother McAuley def. Oak Park-River Forest

Normal, IL · 1d

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Glenwood Intermediate School, Glenwood Middle School to attend school despite water main break

CHATHAM, Ill. (WICS/WRSP) - While the water main break is not yet fixed, Glenwood Intermediate School (GIS) and Glenwood Middle School (GMS) students will attend school Thursday, November 12. The Village of Chatham will provide clean water to both schools and a boil order is not necessary. With the water...

Chatham, IL · 2d

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Reymer & Steimle Named All-State Football (video)

Dan Eyrich, APT Sports; Photos courtesy Jessie Otten. EP seniors, Caleb Reymer and Evan Steimle have both received All-State recognition from the Illinois High School Football Coaches Association for the 2026 football season. They are the first players to receive the honor since running back/linebacker Jase Grunder in 2022. Reymer...

Illinois · 2d

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District 186 looking to eliminate e-learning days, return to traditional snow days

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WICS/WRSP) - No more e-learning days for Springfield students. District 186 is doing away with requiring students to do schoolwork at home if the weather is bad. Superintendent Dr. Terrance Jordan said the decision to cancel e-learning days is threefold: less screen time, a better learning environment, and...

Springfield, IL · 4d

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Illinois university named top college in the Midwest by Forbes

An Illinois university has been named the best college in the Midwest in a new ranking from Forbes. According to the publication's newest list of Top 25 colleges in the Midwest, Northwestern University in Evanston ranked at No. 1. Cited for its "prestigious Medill School of Journalism," as well as...

Evanston, IL · 5d

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Heartland Community College receives state grant for mental health services

Heartland Community College has been awarded almost $100,000 from a statewide grant program aimed at improving mental health support systems at Illinois community colleges. The Illinois Community College Board's FY27 College Student Mental Health & Success Initiative Grant totals $99,778. The investment in Heartland students' mental health will fund free...

Lincoln, IL · 3d

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North Elementary School Given Commendable Rating In State Assessment

Taylorville elementary schools are celebrating a commendable designation while adjusting to new curriculums. At the Monday night Taylorville Board of Education meeting, North Elementary School Principal Stile Smith told the Board they received a commendable rating in the latest Illinois State Board of Education school report card. To get proficiency...

Taylorville, IL · 2d

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Rigorous course participation rose after 2021 law, University of Illinois report finds

Since Illinois passed legislation in 2021 to automatically enroll high school students who exceed state standards in English/language arts, math or science in the “next most rigorous level of advanced coursework,” participation in dual credit and Advanced Placement has increased more than in previous years, according to University of Illinois research.

Illinois · 3d

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Library After-School Program Receives $31,000 STEAM Grant

The Petersburg Public Library has been awarded $30,959 for its after-school program through a federal program promoting science, technology, engineering, arts and math learning. The library, along with Hillsboro’s library, are two located in the 108th Legislative District, represented by state Rep. Wayne Rosenthal of Morrisonville. Rosenthal, a Republican,...

Petersburg, IL · 2d

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District 186: Snow days in, e-learning out

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (CAPITOL CITY NOW) – Remote learning, a vestige of the covid days for school kids, will no longer be the alternative of choice to winter weather in District 186. Superintendent Terrance Jordan says the district will return to cancelling school for a snow day. That means the days will have to be made up at the end of the school year.

Springfield, IL · 5d