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The Journal Standard

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Freeport graduation rates rise as attendance grows

Freeport School District 145's four-year graduation rate has climbed nearly 13 percentage points since 2023 as attendance and reading measures also show improvement. The district's graduation rate reached 83.5% in 2026, up from 70.7% in 2023, according to a community announcement. The figures come from the 2026 Illinois Report Card. Graduation rates have increased each year since 2023, reaching 75.1% in 2024 and 80% in 2025 before rising to 83.5% this year. "These numbers belong to our students, our families and our staff," Superintendent Anna Alvarado said. "Three years ago, nearly three out of ten of our seniors weren't graduating on time. Now more of our kids are walking across the stage, and they're coming to school more often and reading better along the way. I'm proud of that work. I also want to be honest about where we aren't yet. Math hasn't moved the way it needs to, and that's where we're putting our attention this year." Graduation rates improve among student groups Graduation rates increased among the student groups highlighted by the district. The rate for Black students rose from 54.4% in 2023 to 80.6% this year. The rate among low-income students increased from 60.1% to 79.8%, while

Freeport, IL · 8h

High School On SI

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Wisconsin High School Football Playoff Brackets: Scores, Updated Matchups for Nov. 13-14

Updated 2026 Wisconsin high school football playoff brackets, Nov. 13 semifinal matchups, scores and WIAA state championship dates.

Madison, WI · 11h

dubuqueinpursuitnews.com

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What to Expect Monday: Dubuque School Board Set to Vote on Closing Jefferson and Washington

DUBUQUE, Iowa — November 7, 2026 — The biggest decision facing Dubuque’s public schools in years is expected to come to a vote Monday night. The Dubuque Community School District Board of Education meets Monday, November 9, 2026, at 5:30 p.m. in the boardroom at the Forum, 2300 Chaney Road. The board is expected to take up the task force recommendation to close Jefferson and Washington middle schools and reshape the district’s secondary grades — though the district’s posted agenda could not be read to confirm the vote item is on it, so the vote is expected, not agenda-confirmed.

Dubuque, IA · 2d
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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 · 3d

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Citizens vote down school district referendum

*Editor’s Note: Percentages are rounded to the nearest tenth and write-ins are excluded. Whitewater Unified School District $5.5 million four-year non recurring referendum. In addition to political government races, the Whitewater community voted on the Whitewater Unified School District’s (WUSD) $5.5 million four-year nonrecurring referendum. With 47.5% voting...

Whitewater, WI · 1d

97ZOK

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Pecatonica Elementary Teacher Makes Kids Feel Loved at School

A Pecatonica mom says kindergarten teacher Amanda Benney helped her daughter thrive while easing her family's first-day worries.

Pecatonica, IL · 13h

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Rochelle And Byron Play Second Round Football Playoff Games On Saturday

Class 4A Rochelle (7-4) at Aurora Central Catholic (5-6) 1pm. **Pre-Game Show at 12:30pm on SuperHits 935 and SuperHits 935.com. **Pre-Game Show at 12:30pm on The Coyote and 1023thecoyote.com. Manteno (8-3) at Richmond-Burton (10-0) 1pm. Class 5A Sycamore (7-4) at Antioch (10-0) 1pm. LaSalle-Peru (6-5) at Carbondale (9-2) 2:30pm. Class...

Rochelle, IL · 3d

Rockford Register Star

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Stockton, Byron, Rochelle win, charge into football state quarters

Stockton took control and turned a close football playoff game into blowout real fast on Saturday, Nov. 7. And two other Rockford-area teams, Byron and Rochelle, followed suit in other classes as well. More Rockford-area football: Harlem is only NIC-10 football team to win on busy playoff Friday Harlem made it into the 6A state quarters with a win on Friday night, and then three more from the area joined the Huskies on Saturday. Stockton eliminated local rival Forreston, 36-16, on Nov. 7 to advance in 1A, one week after sending another NUIC rival, Lena-Winslow, home for the offseason. "We don't care who it is," Stockton head coach Sean Downey said Saturday, shortly after his teams' 36-16 victory. "This team just goes out there and plays. And they keep playing better and better." Stockton (10-1) has now won 10 in a row after dropping its opener to El Paso-Gridley, which is undefeated and still alive in the 2A playoffs. And now it gets yet another NUIC foe, Fulton, which upended Sterling Newman 28-24 on Saturday, and will host Stockton in the 1A quarterfinals next Saturday, Nov. 14. Morgan Haas rushed for 179 yards and finished it all off with a

Rockford, IL · 2d

MyStateline.com WTVO WQRF

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Rockford area playoff football scores for Friday/Saturday Nov. 6/7

Here are the high school football playoff results for IHSA and I8FA teams of local interest from Friday, November 6 and Saturday, November 7. Scores were compiled by the 'Overtime' team of Scott Leber and Tylor Sorensen.

Rockford, IL · 2d

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Harlem Huskies make key plays at key moments to defeat Central H.S. in the IHSA playoffs

The Harlem Huskies had a close call in their first playoff game last week against St. Charles East. They had another tight battle this week against Central H.S. (Burlington). All that matters is the Huskies finished both games with more points than their opponents did.

Machesney Park, IL · 2d

Rockford Register Star

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Fenwick stuns Hononegah in Brian Zimmerman's final game as head coach

ROCKTON ― Hononegah couldn't drum up enough firepower to compete with a fast and powerful Fenwick football team in Saturday's Class 6A playoff showdown, and Brian Zimmerman's final game as Hononegah's head coach did not end the way he had envisioned. "I probably won't really think about it until everything clears out a little bit, you know, but you don't ever really think about leaving this way," Zimmerman said just minutes after Fenwick ousted Hononegah, 38-13. "You know, it's tough, but I'm sure, come next summer, when camps kick in, it will be even tougher. I'll miss it. "This was such a great group to go out with, though." Zimmerman went 93-22 in his 12 seasons as Hononegah's head football coach, and his teams never missed the playoffs. And this year's squad had just one loss coming in ― a 27-26 last-minute loss to undefeated Harlem on Sept. 11, after Hononegah was up 19 points with 5:12 left. More Rockford-area football: Harlem is only NIC-10 football team to win on busy playoff Friday But Fenwick (8-3) blasted right into Hononegah (9-2) in the second-round matchup on Nov. 7, scoring just over 3 minutes into the game, and never letting up

Rockton, IL · 2d

MyStateline.com WTVO WQRF

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Byron advances to the IHSA 3A Quarterfinals by winning big on the road at Pontiac

The Byron Tigers are taking another step forward in the IHSA playoffs in class 3A. They won big at Pontiac Saturday 47-8.

Byron, IL · 2d

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New records detail Sun Prairie superintendent’s licensing dispute as DPI reviews Rockford experience

SUN PRAIRIE , Wis. (WMTV) -Wisconsin education officials say they are talking with Rockford Public Schools about the work Sun Prairie Superintendent Dr. Antoine Reed performed in Illinois as they consider his options for a Wisconsin license. The Department of Public Instruction told 15 Investigates it expects Reed to submit...

Rockford, IL · 5h

MyStateline.com WTVO WQRF

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Rockford Public Schools considers maxing out property tax levy for 2026

Rockford Public Schools is considering a 2026 property tax levy at the state-allowed maximum, which officials project will lower the overall tax rate due to rising property values despite potentially increasing individual tax bills.

Rockford, IL · 3d

WSPY NEWS

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Sycamore and Aurora Christian Join Oswego in the IHSA Football Quarterfinals

Sycamore and Aurora Christian both advanced to the IHSA football quarterfinals with second-round victories on Saturday. In Class 5A, No. 9 seed Sycamore took down top-seeded Antioch 32-28, with Dylan Curtis sealing the victory with an interception in the end zone. Curtis also led the Spartans offensively, rushing for 172 yards on 28 carries with two touchdowns. Ben Anderson added five catches for 49 yards. Sycamore will host No. 4 seed Wauconda in the quarterfinals Saturday, Nov. 14, at Sycamore High School, with kickoff at 1 p.m.

Oswego, IL · 13h

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Rochelle Advances To The Quarterfinals Of The Class 4A Playoffs

Class 4A Playoffs (2nd Round) Rochelle 53 (8-4) Aurora Central Catholic 0 (5-7) **Rochelle: Will play Coal City in the Quarterfinals Saturday at 1pm at RTHS. **Pre-Game Show at 12:30pm on SuperHits 935 and SuperHits 935.com. **Coal City beat Dixon 42-0 **Rochelle: 3 out of the last 5 years in...

Rochelle, IL · 2d

Total Pro Sports

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High School Football Team Attempts 104-Yard Field Goal During Playoff Game [VIDEO]

What on Earth were they thinking? The post High School Football Team Attempts 104-Yard Field Goal During Playoff Game [VIDEO] originally published on Total Pro Sports .

Lyons, IL · 1d

High School On SI

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Antioch's Apparent Game-Winning Hail Mary Ends in Heartbreak Against Sycamore

Antioch's undefeated season came to a stunning end Saturday, but not before the Sequoits appeared to pull off one of the most improbable finishes of the IHSA fo

Antioch, IL · 1d

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La Moille HS Will Deactivate; Waltham Addition Proposal Turned Down Again

Following Tuesday's results, one school district knows what it must do; while another is left wondering what to do?. In Bureau County, voters said “yes” to deactivating the La Moille High School by a three hundred vote margin. La Moille High School students will either now go to Amboy, Hall or Mendota starting in late summer 2027. The district's seventh and eighth graders will then occupy the high school building. Current enrollment at La Moille High School is around 42 students.

La Moille, IL · 5d

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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