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High School On SI

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From Club Team to State Champions: Kaelie Tomalak Leads St. Charles North to Perfect 26-0 Season

A club team to state champions St. Charles North girls flag football has come a long way in a short amount of time. Three years after the program began as a clu

St Charles, IL · 1d

97ZOK

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Rockford Teacher of the Week Gets Unexpected Nomination From Nevada

Our Rockford Teacher of the Week nomination form made its way to Nevada, leading to a special honorary recognition.

Rockford, IL · 3d

TMJ4 News

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Lake Geneva school community stunned after referendum fails by just one vote

A referendum for Woods School near Lake Geneva failed by the slimmest of margins on Election Day. 297 people voted for it, but 298 people voted against it.

Lake Geneva, WI · 2d

Rockford Register Star

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IHSA football scores, highlights for all Rockford-area playoff teams

The new IHSA playoff format has us into the second round, and eight Rockford-area football teams are still alive and in the running for state championships. Now is the time for Rockford-area teams to prove themselves, and you can find all the scores here. More Rockford-area football: Top 10 playoff stars to watch in next Rockford-area football games From preseason analysis to postseason kickoff, look to the Rockford Register Star for complete coverage. Our star reporter Jay Taft has been all over it and will continue to blanket the Rockford area with football coverage throughout the postseason. And for the live scores and updates for Round 1 of the playoffs, we have you covered right here . First, check out some of the expert analysis by Taft from this season: Recent expert football analysis Top 10 playoff stars to watch in next Rockford-area football games Led by Harlem's dramatic comeback, top NIC-10 football teams move on Get 15% off NFHS Network Complete second-round football schedules for Rockford area IHSA Second Round playoff football schedule for Rockford area Top second-round football games around the Rockford area NIC-10: Burlington Central (8-3) at Harlem (10-0), 7 p.m. Friday Big Northern Conference: Byron (10-0)

Rockford, IL · 23h

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12 Rockford Area Football Teams Face an Epic Playoff Weekend

Harlem, Hononegah, Byron and more Rockford-area football teams compete in the second round of the IHSA playoffs this weekend.

Rockford, IL · 2d

High School On SI

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Illinois High School Football Playoffs: Wheaton North Stuns Geneva, Favorites Advance

The favorites delivered dominant performances Friday night in the second round of the IHSA football playoffs, while other teams needed late-game heroics to secu

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Country Herald

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Aurora, IL: School Air Purifier Deal Tied to Alleged $1.3M Fraud

Federal prosecutors allege a former school board president benefited from a $2.7 million air purifier purchase.

Aurora, IL · 2d

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Illinois school budget blunders and corruption raise questions about taxpayer oversight

From a $27 million budgeting error in Evanston-Skokie schools to federal fraud charges against a former Aurora school board president, Illinois Policy Institute's Bryce Hill discusses government accountability, corruption and what parents can do to keep tabs on their school district's finances.

Illinois · 1d

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Heartbreak from heart rate: P.E. heart rate days shouldn’t be required in high schools

Sweaty, unfocused, and exhausted: The result of an assigned heart rate day in P.E. Gym class heart rate days, periods dreaded by much of the student body, are where students wear arm bands with devices that track their heart rate during movement. They get full class points for the day if they stay in a certain heart rate zone for a specific amount of time, and points are deduced if they fail to do so.

Lockport, IL · 1d

WSPY NEWS

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WSPY's Local and Area High School Varsity Football Schedule - Second Round of IHSA Playoffs

HIGH SCHOOL VARSITY FOOTBALL SCHEDULE - Second Round of IHSA Playoffs. #2 Geneva vs. #7 Wheaton North | Geneva High School, 6:30 p.m. #4 Oswego vs. #13 Naperville North | Oswego High School, 6 p.m. Saturday, November 7, 2026. Class 2A. North Bracket. #3 Aurora Christian vs. #6 Maroa-Forsyth |...

Chicago, IL · 1d

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District 65 will not cut School Age Child Care

Evanston/Skokie School District 65 will not cut the School Age Child Care (SACC) program as part of its sweeping budget cuts. According to a press release sent out by the Illinois Education Association, the bargaining unit for SACC employees, the Evanston Association of Childcare Professionals (EACCP) worked with district administrators to save the program.

Evanston, IL · 2d

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Joliet Township High School District 204

As a reminder, there is no school on Wednesday, November 11 due to the observance of the Veterans Day holiday. We thank our veterans for their service to our country. Classes resume on Thursday, November 12. Progress Reports Available Today. Progress Reports will be available through the Campus Parent and...

Joliet, IL · 1d

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Shredder Ski Plans 10,000-Square-Foot Indoor School in Naperville's Block 59

An indoor ski and snowboard school is planned for 204 S Route 59, #19B, in Naperville's Block 59 development, where business owner Ryan Marshall and his wife, Gianna Marshall, are preparing to bring their Shredder Ski franchise to the western suburb. The space, tucked into a plaza attached to L.L. Bean on the east side of Route 59, is intended to house classes for skiers and snowboarders of all skill levels once construction wraps up.

Naperville, IL · 2d

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Water bottle strikes high school soccer official after upset win, sparking IHSA probe

The Illinois High School Association (IHSA) announced on Tuesday, Nov. 3, that it is investigating "disturbing actions" directed toward an official on Friday, Oct. 30. The incident followed an IHSA Boys Soccer State Series contest at Glenbard South High School (Glen Ellyn, IL). According to the Daily Herald, official Hanah...

Glen Ellyn, IL · 1d

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District 65 board will not vote on budget plan Monday

The Evanston/Skokie District 65 school board will not vote Monday to advance the district’s budget plan, according to an email sent to the community late Friday afternoon. For weeks, parents have been calling on the school board to delay the vote, which would trigger the implementation of the budget plan, including kick-starting the official hearings necessary before the board can officially vote to close schools.

Evanston, IL · 1d

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District 65 now says financial projection off by $27.35 million, school closure savings less than previously forecasted

Evanston/Skokie School District 65 has revised its financial projections — upping the estimated $17 million error disclosed last week to $27.35 million, according to slides that administrators showed parents Tuesday. The slides also show that the district did not include payments on the lease certificates used to build Foster Elementary School in its financial projections.

Evanston, IL · 2d

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Football Program Taking Shape Under New Head Coach

DePaul Prep’s 2026 football season kicked off with Assistant Admissions Director, Nick Bizzieri leading the team, his first as head coach. Leading the team for his first year as head coach, Bizzieri is prepared to go far this season. In previous years, he was the offensive linemen coach and...

Chicago, IL · 1d

WGN Radio

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High school playoff games to watch this weekend

Michael O’Brien, Chicago Sun-Times High School Sports Editor, joins John Williams to talk about this weekend’s high school football playoffs and why he doesn’t see a single reason to separate public and private schools for state athletic tournaments. Michael also introduces us to one of the finest high school basketball players in the state.

Chicago, IL · 2d

Fox News

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Illinois teachers union boss Stacy Davis Gates gets major pay bump as state reading scores lag

The Illinois Federation of Teachers approved a nearly 39% pay raise for its president Stacy Davis Gates as state reading and math proficiency scores lag.

Illinois · 3d

WBEZ

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The past and present of Chicago school closures

School closures remain one of the biggest issues when it comes to public education in Chicago. Say More asks listeners, “Is it ever OK to close a school? If so, when?”. The debate over school closures continues after Chicagoans voted for its first fully-elected school board. School board members...

Chicago, IL · 1d