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Yorkville 115 school construction could begin next year

With approval of Yorkville 115’s new school referendum on Tuesday, Superintendent Matt Zediker says construction could begin next year. Voters approved a $159 million referendum to pay for a new elementary school and middle school. "A lot of planning meetings here over the next couple of weeks, but, what...

Yorkville, IL · 8d
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Rockford Register Star

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Harlem is only NIC-10 football team to win on busy playoff Friday

Harlem has found a new weapon this postseason as its defense came through once again, launching the Huskies into the Class 6A state quarterfinals with a 17-7 playoff win over Burlington Central on Friday night. And after two other teams within the conference bowed out on Friday, it comes down to Hononegah on Saturday to see if any NIC-10 team can join the Huskies. More Rockford-area football: Top 10 playoff stars to watch in next Rockford-area football games Quarterback Braxton Fausett completed 13 of his 24 throws for 114 yards with a touchdown pass for Harlem on Nov. 6, and he rushed for 57 yards on 15 carries. But it was the Huskies' defense that was the star of this game. "We have a lot of flash on offense," Harlem head coach Jim Morrow said, "but what it comes down to, at the end of the day, is sometimes the defense can make all the difference." Since a tight 27-26 win over Hononegah, highlighted by a 14-point late-fourth-quarter comeback, the Huskies have allowed 0, 7, 22, 14, 0, 14, and now 7 points again, getting stingier and stingier on D as the season goes. Nose tackle Jasavion Foy, the 6-foot,

Machesney Park, IL · 6d

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Illinois school budget blunders and corruption raise questions about taxpayer oversight

From a $27 million budgeting error in Evanston-Skokie schools to federal fraud charges against a former Aurora school board president, Illinois Policy Institute's Bryce Hill discusses government accountability, corruption and what parents can do to keep tabs on their school district's finances.

Illinois · 7d
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Oswego 308 thanks voters for approving $317 million school referendum

Oswego School District 308 says it's grateful for the community's support of its $317 million bond referendum to improve schools throughout the district. A statement from the district says all 22 schools will benefit from the funding. Planned improvements include security upgrades, roofing, plumbing and mechanical repairs, science lab improvements,...

Oswego, IL · 7d
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Analysis and viewpoint: Closing more schools will accelerate District 65’s enrollment decline

Last week, the Illinois State Board of Education posted student enrollment data for all of the school districts in the state. The RoundTable previously published data comparing Evanston/Skokie District 65’s decline in enrollment with enrollment trends in 20 other nearby school districts for 2018 through 2024. The data recently posted by ISBE allows a comparison through 2026.

Evanston, IL · 4d

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Football Wins Fourth Straight With 34-21 Road Victory Over Gardner-Webb

The Lindenwood football team (5-4, 4-1 OVC) picked up its fourth straight win after defeating Gardner-Webb (3-7, 2-3 OVC) by a score of 34-21 on Saturday afternoon in Boiling Springs, N.C. GAME OVERVIEW. Lindenwood opened the game with a 10-play, 75-yard drive that was capped off by a connection between...

Boiling Springs, NC · 6d

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12 Rockford Area Football Teams Face an Epic Playoff Weekend

Harlem, Hononegah, Byron and more Rockford-area football teams compete in the second round of the IHSA playoffs this weekend.

Rockford, IL · 8d

shspublications.com

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S.H.S. introduces student athlete advisory

Sterling High School athletic director Evan Wyllie recently started a new group called student athlete advisory, where student athletes who are known for their leadership skills, hardworking ethic, and outstanding performances in their individual sports meet with the idea of guiding improvements for S.H.S. student athletes. To form the group,...

Sterling, IL · 8d

TMJ4 News

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Lake Geneva school community stunned after referendum fails by just one vote

A referendum for Woods School near Lake Geneva failed by the slimmest of margins on Election Day. 297 people voted for it, but 298 people voted against it.

Lake Geneva, WI · 9d

The Journal Standard

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Illinois students to join Youth Advisory Council

State Sen. Andrew Chesney will bring high school students from across Illinois' 45th District together in Freeport for a Youth Advisory Council meeting Nov. 9. The session will run from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Highland Community College, according to a community announcement. Students who are sophomores, juniors and seniors will discuss public policy, learn about state government and meet elected officials and community leaders. The council also gives students an opportunity to share issues important to their generation, according to the announcement. Where the Youth Advisory Council will meet The meeting will be held at Highland Community College Conference Center, H-201 Newell Room, 2998 W. Pearl City Road, Freeport, IL 61032. Members of the media may attend, with video and photo opportunities available. The council is made up of high school students from across the 45th District. This story was produced by reporter Nida Tazeen, NTazeen@usatodayco.com , with the assistance of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Journalists were involved in every step of the review, editing and publishing process. Learn more at cm.usatoday.com/ethical-conduct . This article originally appeared on Journal Standard: Illinois students to join Youth Advisory Council

Freeport, IL · 7d

High School On SI

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From Club Team to State Champions: Kaelie Tomalak Leads St. Charles North to Perfect 26-0 Season

A club team to state champions St. Charles North girls flag football has come a long way in a short amount of time. Three years after the program began as a clu

St Charles, IL · 7d

97ZOK

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Rockford Teacher of the Week Gets Unexpected Nomination From Nevada

Our Rockford Teacher of the Week nomination form made its way to Nevada, leading to a special honorary recognition.

Rockford, IL · 9d

MyStateline.com WTVO WQRF

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Belvidere North fullback Zavian McElroy is crushing in the playoffs

Football players try to turn up their games another notch in the playoffs. Belvidere North senior fullback Zavian McElroy has certainly done that the last two weeks.

Belvidere, IL · 8d

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Football Sectional Final Preview: Division 6

Kenosha St. Joseph won a state title last year, but it came in Division 7, as the Lancers were elevated to D6 this year by the WIAA’s Tournament Performance Factor. That alone creates challenges, and last week the team got a tough test from a game Cuba City squad that comes out of the always-competitive SWAL. With the help of a huge multi-faceted performance from Christopher Kenesie, St. Joe’s won 28-21 in a game that was tied heading into the fourth quarter.

Kenosha, WI · 10d

Beloit Daily News

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Hononegah faces defending champion Fenwick in playoffs

ROCKTON — Like they say, you can choose your friends, but you can’t choose your enemies and that sure applies to the football playoffs. Hononegah (9-1) just happened to draw the 6A defending state champion Fenwick Friars (7-3) for their second-round opponent. Kickoff at Kelsey Field on Saturday is at 1 p.m. “They’re a well-coached team and they are fundamentally sound in every facet of the game,” Hononegah head coach Brian Zimmerman said. “They play in a really tough, private Catholic school league. Their three losses all come to top-10 ranked teams.” So how do the Indians hand them their fourth defeat? “We are going to have to play one of our best games, obviously,” Zimmerman said. “We’re going to have to really limit our mistakes. We’re going to have to be methodical moving the ball. Every possession, we’re going to have to keep moving the sticks. We can’t turn the ball over like we did in the first half against Willowbrook.” The Indians led only 6-3 at halftime against the Warriors last Friday, but ended up winning 32-3 as whatever offensive missteps they experienced in the first half were ironed out during the break. Hononegah’s defense was also terrific.

Rockton, IL · 9d

USA TODAY

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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 Shehaiber was assaulted while leaving the field after she officiated a boys soccer Class 2A sectional final between No. 7 Glenbard South and No. 1 Juarez (Chicago, IL). Glenbard South pulled off a 3-1 upset win. Social media video shows that as officials were escorted off the field, a Juarez supporter threw a full bottle of water at them. The water bottle struck Shehaiber in the back and caused her injury. "The Illinois High School Association (IHSA) vehemently condemns disrespectful behavior toward game officials and believes it is imperative that all school administrators, coaches, and fellow fans take an active role in addressing and preventing abusive behavior they witness at any age or level," the statement from the IHSA read. "The IHSA is currently investigating disturbing actions that were directed toward game officials following an IHSA Boys Soccer State Series contest at Glenbard South High School on October 30.

Glen Ellyn, IL · 10d

Yahoo!

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Golden Apple Awards announce over 660 teacher nominees across two Illinois counties

More than 660 teachers across Winnebago and Boone counties have been nominated for the 2027 Golden Apple Awards, recognizing excellence in elementary education and the impact local educators have on students and families.

Boone County, IL · 11d

themchenrymessenger.com

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Opinion | MCHS does not sufficiently help kids going through substance issues after getting caught

Students find that MCHS focuses more on finding drugs than helping them when getting caught with substances. Getting caught with paraphernalia or drugs in school is never fun. It leads to punishments, tears and usually in-school suspension. But where is the support? Where is the help? There are policies in place to help students, and it is not always executed. Administrators get busy and forget to follow up or set meetings with psychologists, but at MCHS the kids in trouble feel forgotten.

Mchenry, IL · 11d

Chicago Parents

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How can parents tell if their child needs a gifted school?

A child can be ahead academically and still be in a classroom that isn’t the right fit. Maybe they master new concepts quickly, ask questions that seem far beyond their years or become frustrated when they aren't challenged. Maybe they are deeply curious about a particular subject, constantly looking for the next thing to explore, or happiest when they can dive deeply into a topic that interests them.

Downers Grove, IL · 13d