Herscher, IL Education and More

CHICAGO COMEDIAN DAMON WILLIAMS AND OTHER NOTABLES TO JOIN STUDENTS IN THEIR ATTEMPT TO HELP THEIR PARENTS FOR CHRISTMAS

SUBURBAN GRADE SCHOOL STUDENTS TO HOST CHARITY BASKETBALL GAME TO RAISE FUNDS AND TOYS TO ASSIST PARENTS STILL CHALLENGED FROM SUMMER TORNADO DAMAGE. CHICAGO COMEDIAN DAMON WILLIAMS AND OTHER NOTABLES TO JOIN STUDENTS IN THEIR ATTEMPT TO HELP THEIR PARENTS FOR CHRISTMAS. HOMES STILL DAMAGED, TREES REMAIN ON PROPERTIES, CARS...

Markham, IL · 4d

WSPY NEWS

Coal City School Board Recognized Student-Athletes for Fall Sports Achievements

The Coal City School Board recently recognized several student-athletes for their accomplishments during the fall sports season. Superintendent Chris Spencer said girls’ tennis coach Matt Lehman introduced seniors Kayla Stark and Delaney Winky during a recent board meeting. "At the board meeting, the board was able to recognize our...

Coal City, IL · 1d

statelinesportsnetwork.net

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150 and Counting: Byron’s Jeff Boyer Reaches a Milestone as the Unbeaten Tigers Roll On

(11-9-26) Saturday afternoon’s win over Pontiac marked a milestone: Byron (Illinois) head football coach Jeff Boyer picked up his 150th career win. The Tigers did it in style. No. 2 seed Byron (11-0) rolled past No. 23 seed Pontiac 47-8 in an IHSA Class 3A second-round game Saturday at Pontiac High School, leading 34-0 at halftime and never letting the game get close.

Pontiac, IL · 1d

High School On SI

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

Illinois · 3d

southwestregionalpublishing.com

Mahomet-Seymour ousts Crete-Monee in second round

MAHOMET — Crete-Monee senior running back Dominic Jackson slowly walked to the end zone to gather with his team after host Mahomet-Seymour beat the Warriors 35-22 on Nov. 7 in a Class 5A second-round playoff game. Two of Jackson’s coaches walked side by side with their arms around him....

Mahomet, IL · 1d

wglt.org

Parents worry about the future of ISU lab schools program for kids with vision or hearing disabilities

The looming end of a contract for a program that supports students with hearing or vision needs at Illinois State University’s lab schools has put their services’ future in doubt and caused anxiety for the students’ families. The Heart of Illinois Low Incidence Association [HILIA] is an...

wglt.org

ISU campus community celebrates first-generation students and others who are 'their own opportunity'

First-generation students at Illinois State University were celebrated Sunday at an event to mark National First-Generation College Day. TRIO Student Support Services [SSS] at ISU hosted the event at the Bone Student Center. The day is celebrated annually to mark the anniversary of the signing of the Higher Education Act of 1965, which laid the foundation for federal financial aid programs, including TRIO programs.

Daily Illini

UI pauses proposal for minority-serving business program following Title VI, IX complaint

In September, applications opened for Project MicroBoom, a program supporting minority-owned, Black-owned and women-owned businesses. The University’s Campus-Community Compact and Just Our Tech LLC, a consulting agency that creates platforms for underrepresented communities, unofficially partnered together on the program. On Sept. 18, Mark Perry, a former professor at the...

Champaign County, IL · 1d

isu10news.com

Future Teacher Conference

Last Friday, at the Bone Student Center, students got the opportunity to visit Illinois State University to look into the world of education and what it is going to take shape in the next generation in the classroom. During a full day of activities, students from all over the state got to network, learn about teaching, and the education program at ISU.

isu10news.com

ISU Hosts its 3rd Band Competition with Bands all across the State

This past Thursday, bands from across the state battled out in the Battle of Bands competition. This event was held by Illinois State’s WZND radio station. Seven bands from across Illinois came together to compete. Elizabeth Zoerner, organizer of the event, says the goal of this event was to...

southwestregionalpublishing.com

Tabares, Quinn say blue wave sends Chicago a message on costs, schools and ShotSpotter

Ald. Silvana Tabares (23rd) and Ald. Marty Quinn (13th) say the national Democratic wave carries a message for Washington and for City Hall: residents want relief from rising costs, and they want their votes on ShotSpotter and school spending to count. Democrats won majorities in both the U.S. House and...

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Chicago Parents

Where can Chicago families find top Midwest boarding schools?

While Chicago is home to some of the highest-ranked public high schools in Illinois, a standard local day school isn’t always the right fit for every child. Some teenagers thrive in smaller, highly focused learning environments where academic study, extracurriculars and social development are integrated under one roof. For these students, boarding schools offer round-the-clock access to faculty mentors, specialized research facilities and peers who share their drive.

southwestregionalpublishing.com

Reavis’ Santiago Chavez makes history, wins cross country state title

After a mile through the Class 3A state championship race, Reavis senior cross country star Santiago Chavez realized things were not going according to plan. “I was supposed to lead the pack at 1.2 miles,” Chavez said. “At 1.8, I was making my move but they (other competitors) covered it pretty well.

Burbank, IL · 1d

centraloregondaily.com

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...

Glen Ellyn, IL · 4d

southwestregionalpublishing.com

Eric Jacobs, Jordan Lewis lead Richards into 7A quarterfinals

If it’s not Richards quarterback Eric Jacobs making the play on the field, it’s likely his friend, teammate and running back, Jordan Lewis. After a year at Thornwood, Lewis is back at Richards and immediately is an impact player again — getting high marks from his starting quarterback and head coach.

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NBC Chicago

Illinois university named top college in the Midwest by Forbes

An Illinois university has been named the best college in the Midwest in a new ranking from Forbes. According to the publication's newest list of Top 25 colleges in the Midwest, Northwestern University in Evanston ranked at No. 1. Cited for its "prestigious Medill School of Journalism," as well as...

Evanston, IL · 1d

WTTW - Chicago PBS

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CPS Board Member-Elect Discusses Campaign, District Challenges, School Closures

Chicago’s first fully elected school board is taking shape, with just a few races still too close to call. With 20 districts, and at least six new faces, the new board is sure to bring together a wide range of backgrounds and perspectives. Members will face new challenges right...