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My Journal Courier

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Beardstown ballot measure proposes shift to at-large school board

Beardstown voters will decide Nov. 3 whether to transition school board elections from a congressional township to at-large system.

Beardstown, IL · 16d

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Great Lakes High School Football Passing Leaders by State

Passing leaders across the Great Lakes region have topped 3,000 yards in Indiana, while top-ranked passers in Illinois and Ohio are nearing that mark. The available lists show wide variation by state, with Wisconsin’s leader well ahead of the rest of its leaderboard. Indiana’s leader: 3,005 passing yards.

Ohio · 16d
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Macoupin County Enquirer-Democrat

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Carlinville falls to Pana 71 to 27

Friday night, game was going to be huge at Cavalier Field as Carlinville (4-4) hosted Pana (6-2) for Senior Night. There were playoff implications for both teams with Pana needed a win to get an opening round bye in the upcoming IHSA Playoffs and Carlinville needed a win to get an opening round HOME playoff game.

Carlinville, IL · 17d
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uhighmidway.com

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Two students place in finals for Photo Throwdown Challenge

A team of two U-High students placed as finalists in a live photography competition on Zoom Oct. 15. Junior Tala Ardati and ninth grader Edith Huffman competed in the Photo Throwdown Challenge, which required them to take and edit a photo based on a prompt given at the beginning of the competition.

Illinois · 16d
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capitolcitynow.com

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District 186: More complaints about school buses

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (CAPITOL CITY NOW) – Two months into the school year, transportation provider First Student is still not meeting its goals with District 186. Following Monday’s school board meeting, superintendent Terrance Jordan reviewed the top goals coming out of a meeting he had Monday with First Student.

Springfield, IL · 18d

KWQC

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Illinois high school football playoff matchups set

ILLINOIS (KWQC) - Illinois high school football regular season play has concluded, and playoff pairings were released. Teams learned their first-round matchups, with several local teams in action. Class 1A. Galena hosts Orr. A-Town hosts Morrison. Bureau Valley at Dwight. Orion at LeRoy. Sterling Newman hosts Tremont. Fulton hosts Monmouth...

Illinois · 19d

WTTW - Chicago PBS

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Pair of Chicago Elementary Schools Named Top in Illinois in New U.S. News Rankings

A pair of Chicago public schools on the city’s North Side have been named as the top elementaries in the state, according to a new ranking. U.S. News and World Report on Tuesday unveiled its individual state rankings, which listed Edison Elementary Regional Gifted Center in Albany Park and Skinner North Elementary School on the Near North Side as the top elementary schools in Illinois.

Chicago, IL · 18d

MyStateline.com WTVO WQRF

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Rockford school named Illinois 2026 governor’s Blue Ribbon School for excellence

Brookview Elementary School in Rockford was named one of Illinois' 2026 Governor's Blue Ribbon Schools for its success in closing student achievement gaps.

Rockford, IL · 18d

My Journal Courier

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School for the Visually Impaired modernizes campus ahead of official name change

The Illinois School for the Visually Impaired is nearing completion on its dormitory roof replacement ahead of an official name change Jan. 1.

Jacksonville, IL · 18d

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 · 17d

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 · 16d

My Journal Courier

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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

nprillinois.org

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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 · 16d

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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 · 17d

MaxPreps

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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 · 17d

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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 · 16d

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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 · 18d

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 · 17d

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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 · 16d