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Forest Park Review
A centennial for Betsy Ross School
The Oct. 30, 1925 Forest Park Review showcased this photo of what would be Betsy Ross School with the headline, “To Lay Cornerstone.”. “Herewith is a picture of the new schoolhouse which is in process of erection at the corner of Marengo and Thirteenth Street. The school board purchased a long frontage adjoining the proposed schoolhouse and a playground will undoubtedly be put in operation at some point in the future, right next to it.
regionalmedianews.com
Bell to Bell Policy in Affect at Sterling Schools
Sterling Public Schools are now enforcing Illinois’ new “bell-to-bell” cell phone restriction, keeping student devices put away from the start of the school day until dismissal. The policy is aimed at reducing classroom distractions, improving student focus, and encouraging more face-to-face interaction during the day. School leaders say expectations have been shared with students and families, and staff will follow district procedures if phones are used during restricted times.
roscoenews.com
Hononegah Punches Ticket to the Regional Final, Shuts Out Jefferson 13–0 at McHenry
On a cold Monday evening with the postseason pressure rising, Hononegah delivered the kind of defensive masterpiece that has defined their fall — a 13–0 shutout of Jefferson in the IHSA Girls Flag Football Regional Semifinal. It was physical, disciplined, and exactly the brand of football Head Coach Jason Brunke has preached since August.
thewheatonrecord.com
Homecoming Weekend Protest Calls for Ryken to Resign
About 50 people gathered in Adams Park on Saturday, Oct. 3, to protest Wheaton College’s handling of alleged abuse by former employee Dennis Massaro. Protesters walked from the park to the Meyer Science Building (MeySci), stopping outside Billy Graham Hall (BGH) before ending at McCully football stadium as the homecoming game started.
USA TODAY
When Illinois finally sanctioned flag football, Emerson De La Cruz seized her moment
PARK RIDGE, IL − Emerson De La Cruz wanted to play a "real sport" as a freshman at Maine South High School. Although she grew up on flag football , she couldn't play it at the high school level because the Illinois High School Association (IHSA) did not recognize it as an official varsity sport. So De La Cruz played on the freshman volleyball team for the Hawks. REQUIRED READING: Illinois high school flag football playoff scores, schedule "I wanted to play a real sport rather than a club sport," De La Cruz told USA TODAY Sports. "When (flag football) became a varsity sport, I dropped volleyball immediately and ran to flag football." The IHSA sanctioned flag football officially on Feb. 14, 2024, paving the way for it to be a varsity sport for the 2024-25 season. Two seasons later, De La Cruz helped lead the Hawks to a state championship in 2025. Now, she has Maine South back in the IHSA postseason as a No. 1 seed in the Evanston Sectional and is committed to Nebraska to play college flag football. The Hawks take on No. 16 Niles West at 5 p.m. Monday, Oct. 5. "She's been a great
newtriernews.org
NT senior’s journey to ‘Ban the Blower’
Shh. Come closer—do you hear that? That’s the sound of silence. And that’s what New Trier High School senior Thomas Franklin wants for every student during school hours. The problem arose when Franklin was sitting in his sophomore year English class and was consistently getting distracted by the loud, persistent droning of the gas-powered leaf blowers being used outside.
kanelandkrier.com
Accidentally tripped alarm forces KHS students to briefly evacuate
On Monday, Oct. 5, Kaneland High School students had to evacuate the building at 1:47 p.m. after ongoing construction work accidentally set off an alarm. After students spent about 40 minutes outside the school and the fire department arrived and investigated the incident, the all-clear was given for staff to lead students back into the building for the final 25 minutes of the school day.
hoodline.com
After 64 Years Away, Larkin Football Finally Plays a Home Game in Elgin
For 64 years, Larkin High School's football team never got to play a true home game. That changed Friday night when the Royals took the field against Streamwood under the lights at the brand-new Royals Athletic Complex in Elgin, the first football game ever played on Larkin's own campus. Larkin...
northernstar.info
That time I got rejected from my dream school
Since my freshman year of high school, I had one goal: to get into Purdue University and major in computer science. I did everything in my power to make sure I accomplished it. I took every AP class my high school would let me take. I graduated with a 4.0...
fox32chicago.com
northstarnews.org
Niles North staff hold demonstration over workplace policies, decision-making
On Friday, Sept. 25, staff members from Niles North High School participated in a demonstration outside the school’s main doors to raise concerns about their involvement in school decision-making and workplace policies. The protest focused on staff members wanting a greater voice in decisions that affect their daily work...
aroundptown.com
Along the Rock: Sterling Schools Implement Illinois’ Bell-to-Bell Cell Phone Ban Early
On this episode of Along the Rock, host Kierstyn Long sits down with Dr. Tad Everett, superintendent of Sterling Public Schools, to discuss Illinois’ new bell-to-bell law and why the district chose to implement its cellphone restrictions a year ahead of the state deadline. The law, which originated as...
chicagolandsoccer.org
Game story: Metea Valley opens the gate late against Oswego East
AURORA – Metea Valley freshman forward Andres Morris started his high school career with a bang. “He played the first two games of the year,” Metea Valley coach Josh Robinson said. “Second game of the year against Maine South, he scores to send it to overtime, then assists on the winner.”
roscoenews.com
Hononegah student presented with Youth Hero Award for brave actions
Hononegah Community High School student Ayden Peterson earned and received the American Legion Auxiliary, Post 332, Youth Hero Award during the Auxiliary Aug. 18, 2026 meeting. This is a reflection of Peterson coming to the rescue during an emergency situation. After hearing the story of how Peterson jumped into selfless...
shspublications.com
S.H.S. bans phones for ’26-’27 school year
Sterling High School has recently adopted a cell phone-free policy in agreement with the future 2027-2028 law that limits personal electronic devices in public and charter schools signed by Illinois governor JB Pritzker. While some students at S.H.S. have struggled adjusting to the new rule, leading to their phones being confiscated and returned to them at the end of the day, others find the rule good for the environment around them.