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My Journal Courier

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College students with Jacksonville ties named laureates

Two college seniors with Jacksonville ties were named Lincoln Academy of Illinois laureates and will receive awards in Springfield.

Jacksonville, IL · 16d

Effingham Radio

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Local Sports Schedule For Thursday October 22nd

5 Seed Cowden Herrick / Beecher City vs. 3 Seed Martinsville 5:30 P.M. 4 Seed Patoka Odin vs. 6 Seed Mulberry Grove 6:30 P.M. 1 Seed St. Elmo / Brownstown vs. 2 Seed Ramsey 7:30 P.M. Non Conference. Christ Our Rock Lutheran at South Central. Mattoon at Hartsburg Emeden. Salem...

Illinois · 15d
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Virginia parents and students speak out, asking school board for more accountability

Virginia school district parents and students say they’re concerned about bullying, perceived favoritism and educational quality in the district.

Virginia, IL · 17d

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Lincoln Land Community College’s Haunted Lab brings spooky science to kids

Lincoln Land Community College Biology Professor Erin Shanle and Lab Supervisor Lisa Volk Draper join Community Voices to discuss the return of the college’s Haunted Lab, a free, family-friendly event that combines science with Halloween fun. Taking place Friday, Oct. 23, from 5:30 to 8 p.m. in Sangamon Hall at the college’s Springfield campus, the event features chemistry demonstrations, DNA extraction, slime-making, a pumpkin-carving gallery, bingo, and other hands-on activities. Shanle and Volkdraper explain how the event gives children an opportunity to explore different scientific disciplines while encouraging curiosity and interest in STEM careers. Lincoln Land students play a key role in developing and presenting the demonstrations, sharing what they’ve learned in the classroom with the community. Families can drop in at any time, costumes are encouraged, and attendees will receive goody bags with ideas for safe, at-home science activities.

Springfield, IL · 15d
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Tale Of Two Halves – Glenwood Wins Regional Semifinal Over Mt Zion

The Braves held off the Titans’ offense for a half of the 2A regional semifinal on Tuesday afternoon in Chatham. Keaton Marconi powered Glenwood to a 6-0 win as the Titans scored early and often in the second half. The Titans await the winner of Springfield High and Charleston in Friday’s 2A Chatham regional championship.

Chatham, IL · 17d

My Journal Courier

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Agenda — Jacksonville School District 117 board, Oct. 21

The Jacksonville School District 117 board is scheduled to meet at 6 p.m. today at 211 W. State St.

Jacksonville, IL · 16d

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Kaelie Tomalak named 2026 MaxPreps Illinois High School Flag Football Player of the Year

MaxPreps is recognizing outstanding performers in high school flag football to close out the fall 2026 season by naming the top player in each state. Selections are based on team success and individual excellence in addition to local and state accolades. Kaelie Tomalak of St. Charles North (St. Charles) is...

Illinois · 16d

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Highlights/scores: High school sports (10/21/26)

CENTRAL ILLINOIS (WCIA) – Wednesday night saw more IHSA boys’ soccer postseason action, plus regular season games for high school girls volleyball in Central Illinois. Wednesday’s boys’ soccer winners punched tickets to regional championship games on Friday/Saturday. Check out highlights above, and more scores below from around the WCIA 3 viewing area. BOYS’ SOCCER Champaign […]

Illinois · 15d

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Carlinville, Marquette Set To Play Friday Night, Collinsville, Edwardsville Go On Saturday As IHSA Announced Opening Round Football Playoff Dates

BLOOMINGTON-NORMAL - Carlinville in Class 2A and Marquette Catholic in Class 4A will play on Friday night, while Class 7A schools Collinsville and Edwardsville are set to play on Saturday as the football officials of the IHSA announced the dates and times for all the opening round playoff games this coming weekend on Friday afternoon at the IHSA offices.

Carlinville, IL · 17d

weareteachers.com

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How One Teacher Turned Everyday Art Supplies From School Smart Into Powerful Learning Tools

Teachers are always looking for new ways to help students demonstrate what they know. For Crystal Oswald, a reading specialist in Illinois with more than 20 years of experience, creative materials like paint, chalk, glitter, and modeling clay have become powerful instructional tools that support literacy, engagement, and student choice. We asked Crystal how she used art supplies from School Smart—School Specialty’s own line of quality, affordable classroom supplies—with her students and why she plans to keep them within easy reach all year long.

Illinois · 16d

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High School Fantasy Football: Playoff Edition

DP won the regular season title but Leanna made it interesting late. Michael almost broke 1K on the season. Now the crew flips into the playoff keeper league. See who got drafted to last the next six weeks and who they think will put up major points in the postseason.

Springfield, IL · 15d

hometownregister.com

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Illinois Quick Hits: Teen suspects identified in high school bomb threat

(The Center Square) – Two teenage suspects have been identified in connection with a bomb threat that was reported at Marion High School on Aug. 14. Marion police said a 13-year-old from New York and an 18-year-old from Maryland are part of a loosely organized, violent online extremist network known as 764’s. The case has been turned over to New York and federal authorities.

Illinois · 16d

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Simmons Hanly Conroy Applauds Creation of Housing Justice Clinic at SIU Simmons Law School

ALTON, IL / ACCESS Newswire / October 20, 2026 / Simmons Hanly Conroy is pleased to recognize the Illinois Supreme Court and Southern Illinois University Simmons Law School on the creation of a new Housing Justice Clinic, which will expand access to legal representation for Southern Illinois residents facing eviction, foreclosure, and other housing-related legal challenges.

Alton, IL · 16d

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IHSA Considering Separate Paths For Public/Private Schools In Bracketed Postseason Team Sports

The Illinois High School Association (IHSA) is considering making separate paths for public and non-boundaried private schools in the state series for bracketed team sports. According to IHSA Executive Director Craig Anderson, the association’s competitive balance committee is recommending a policy change that would place all of the private schools in each classification in their own quadrant of the bracket, which would ensure that only one private school could advance to the state semifinal round. Public and private schools would still compete for the same state championship.

Illinois · 15d

WSPA 7News

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Report ranks Tri-State schools high in the U.S

Illinois · 16d

The Center Square

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K-12 enrollment report gives Illinois an F

(The Center Square) – A new study says Illinois is one of 33 states with weak or ineffective laws governing K-12 public school transfers. Reason Foundation’s Public Schools Without Boundaries report evaluated open enrollment laws based on seven criteria, including whether districts are required to allow transfers between schools and districts, transparency requirements and parents’ ability to appeal rejected applications. Illinois and 32 other states got Fs. Jude Schwalbach, assistant director of education reform at Reason Foundation, said Illinois law does not require school districts to admit transfer students even if they have extra space available. “We're not talking about adding teachers. We're not talking about adding facilities or new classrooms. We're talking about existing space, so it doesn't cost the school district,” Schwalbach told The Center Square. When asked about the taxpayer impact of K-12 open enrollment policies, Schwalbach said districts could benefit by adding students until schools are at capacity. “Any state funds that follow that student that's transferring to that new school, that's extra cash that the district wouldn't have had otherwise,” Schwalbach said. Schwalbach said Wisconsin allows students to transfer to any public school, as long as space is available in their grade level. “And about

Illinois · 18d

KFVS12

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Ill. students invited to participate in annual statewide art contest

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (Heartland News) - Young artists across the Land of Lincoln are invited to participate in the annual student art contest sponsored by the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum and the Illinois State Board of Education. This year’s theme is: “My Community, My Story.”. The deadline...

Illinois · 17d

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Glenwood Intermediate, Glenwood Middle schools dismissing due to major water main break

CHATHAM, Ill. (WICS/WRSP) - Glenwood Intermediate School and Glenwood Middle School in Chatham are dismissing immediately due to a major water main break. All students and staff are safe. Dismissal is starting now. The schools ask that parents pick up their child at their earliest convenience. “Please do not call...

Chatham, IL · 17d

Breeze-Courier

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LLCC to host former U.S. Diplomat Tom Selinger Oct. 21

SPRINGFIELD — Lincoln Land Community College will host former U.S. Foreign Service Officer Tom Selinger for a special presentation on Wednesday, Oct. 21, from 3-4 p.m. in the Trutter Center on LLCC’s main campus, 5250 Shepherd Rd., Springfield. The presentation is free and open to the public; light refreshments will be served.

Springfield, IL · 17d

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USA TODAY Sports final Super 10 Illinois high school flag football rankings

That's a wrap on the 2026 Illinois High School flag football season. Following an undefeated season and a dominant 32-13 win over Prospect (Mt. Prospect, IL) in the 2026 IHSA Flag Football State Championship on Saturday, Oct. 17, at Willowbrook High School in Villa Park, Ill., St. Charles North (IL) is the No. 1 overall team in the final ranking for Illinois flag football.

Illinois · 17d