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Illinois High School Football Team Enters Through Motorcycles

An Illinois football team took its playoff entrance to another level with a tunnel of motorcycles and fireworks. Watch the video.

Wilmington · 3d

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OPRF falls to Lincoln-Way East in 8A playoffs

Despite being a considerable underdog, the Oak Park and River Forest High School football team felt it would put forth a competitive effort against the top seed in the IHSA Class 8A state playoffs, Lincoln-Way East. Friday night in Frankfort, the Huskies indeed hung in for a while. But the...

Oak Park, IL · 2d
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Chiddix Junior High teacher likely to take a plea deal in first of two grooming cases

The first of two Chiddix Junior High teachers charged with misconduct with minors appears set to take a plea deal. Prosecutors said they've reached a tentative agreement with Brandon Knapp, 44, during a hearing Thursday in McLean County court. That's after a previously scheduled trial date was taken off the calendar.

Mclean County, IL · 15h
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University Of St. Francis Tops Niche.com’s 2027 Best Value And Best Catholic Colleges Rankings In Illinois

The University of St. Francis announces some exciting placements in the Niche 2027 Best Colleges in America Rankings. #16 of 1,450 – Best Value Colleges in America (#1 in Illinois) #36 of 158 – Best Catholic Colleges in America (#2 in Illinois) The annual Niche rankings evaluate more...

Joliet, IL · 1d
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Jelani Day Foundation’s Fourth Year of HBCU College Fair at Danville High School Brings in Additional Schools, Loads of Students

Thursday (Nov 5) afternoon in the Danville High School Fieldhouse, for the fourth year and once again on the first Thursday in November, the Jelani Day Foundation hosted the Central Illinois HBCU (Historically Black Colleges and Universities) Fair. And once again leading the Foundation’s mission: Jelani Day’s mom Carmen Bolden Day, and his brother Deandre Day.

Danville, IL · 13h

High School On SI

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Updated Illinois High School Football Playoff Brackets: Matchups, Scores and State Championship Schedule

Updated 2026 Illinois high school football playoff brackets for all eight IHSA classes, with November 6–7 matchups, scores and state championship dates.

Illinois · 18h

High School On SI

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Illinois High School Football Playoffs: The Lowest Seeds Still Standing in Round 2

Meet the lowest remaining seeds in the 2026 Illinois high school football playoffs, including St. Laurence, Barrington, Nazareth Academy and more.

Illinois · 2d

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Empower All Abilities Conference to bring inclusive education, resources, community support to Springfield

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WICS/WRSP) - The Empower All Abilities Conference on November 14 from 8am-12:30pm will bring together families, educators, community partners and local experts for a morning dedicated to supporting and celebrating students of all abilities. The event takes place at Southeast High School and conference is free and open...

Springfield, IL · 1d

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IHSA Proposals Could Bring Major Changes to Illinois High School Athletics

Major changes could be coming to Illinois high school athletics, with the IHSA considering several proposals that could reshape the postseason and how schools compete for state championships. The IHSA is reviewing 24 newly submitted bylaw proposals, with several focused on competitive balance between boundary and non-boundary schools. Monmouth-Roseville High...

Illinois · 20h

The State Journal-Register

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Newest IHSA proposals broach debate between public, private schools

The Illinois High School Association introduced several major proposals that center around alleged growing disparities between public and private schools across high school sports statewide. The list of proposals can be found here . Proposal 8, submitted by the West Suburban Conference out of the Chicago area, would place public (boundary) and private (non-boundary) schools in separate playoffs altogether in sports that feature three or more classifications. In football specifically, public schools would compete in Classes 1A-6A according by enrollment, while private schools would participate in Classes 7A-8A. SHG pro connection: SHG's Demetrius Roberson follows former Illini receiver's footsteps In other sports, non-boundary schools would be grouped into one playoff, while boundary schools compete in their own separate classifications. Proposal 15, also out of the West Suburban Conference, is less drastic. It would allow public and private schools to compete for the same state trophies but would carve out separate pathways for public and private schools to reach the state semifinals. For example, private schools could be placed in one or two quadrants that lead to the state semis, while public schools occupy the remaining quadrants. Proposal 0, submitted by Williamsville, would enhance the enrollment multiplier that is levied on

Illinois · 2d

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Expanded IHSA football playoffs could be one-and-done

The newly expanded playoff field in high school football in Illinois could well be one-and-done. That is one of several potential changes that could be put up for a vote before IHSA member schools.

Illinois · 2d

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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 · 2d

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Southern Illinois schools earn Exemplary ratings on 2026 Illinois Report Card

SOUTHERN ILLINOIS (KBSI) — Several Southern Illinois schools have earned the state’s highest overall designation on the 2026 Illinois Report Card. Carterville High School, Tri-C Elementary School, Giant City School and Vienna High School were among the schools receiving an Exemplary designation. The report cards, released Oct. 30,...

Illinois · 1d

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Thousands of pounds of food donated for Student Hunger Driver

DAVENPORT, Iowa (KWQC) - High schools across the Quad Cities wrapped up weeks of fundraising and food collection as weigh-in day arrived for the annual Student Hunger Drive. For the past six weeks, high school students in eastern Iowa and western Illinois have collected canned goods, nonperishable items, and money to support families facing food insecurity.

Davenport, IA · 1d

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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 Shehaiber was assaulted while leaving the field after she officiated a boys soccer Class 2A sectional final between No. 7 Glenbard South and No. 1 Juarez (Chicago, IL). Glenbard South pulled off a 3-1 upset win. Social media video shows that as officials were escorted off the field, a Juarez supporter threw a full bottle of water at them. The water bottle struck Shehaiber in the back and caused her injury. "The Illinois High School Association (IHSA) vehemently condemns disrespectful behavior toward game officials and believes it is imperative that all school administrators, coaches, and fellow fans take an active role in addressing and preventing abusive behavior they witness at any age or level," the statement from the IHSA read. "The IHSA is currently investigating disturbing actions that were directed toward game officials following an IHSA Boys Soccer State Series contest at Glenbard South High School on October 30.

Glen Ellyn, IL · 2d

WCIA

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Q&A: U of I professor breaks down midterm election results, future of U.S. political climate

CENTRAL ILLINOIS, (WCIA) — There were a lot of historic moments from Tuesday’s midterm election, and a day later, many people are talking about what the results mean for the future of the country. WCIA sat down with Emily Van Duyn, associate professor in the Department of Communications at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, to […]

Illinois · 1d

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Hearing in Jacksonville for Drastic IHSA Proposals

The Illinois High School Association has scheduled one of its public meetings on drastic changes to rules, including football, at Jacksonville High School for this month. The meeting will be Wednesday, November 18th at 9 AM. The proposals include one in which there would be separate classes for public and...

Jacksonville, IL · 1d

Parenting Patch

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U.S. Education Department Challenges Illinois School Mental Health Screening Policy

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Illinois · 2d

High School On SI

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Illinois High School Football Top 25 State Rankings (Nov. 2, 2026)

Top-ranked East St. Louis rolls in playoff opener as Illinois contenders advance in the IHSA playoffs.

Illinois · 4d

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Springfield Public Schools receive their report card scores

SPRINGFIELD, IL (WICS/WRSP)-Springfield Public Schools are looking to the future and how they can better help students. District 186 in Springfield is sharing their plan after the Illinois state board of education released their annual report card. The report looks at every public school district in the state and gives...

Springfield, IL · 3d