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Football Coach Dies After Receiving CPR on the Sideline and Being Taken to Hospital Mid-Game
Cornell High School head football coach Ed Dawson died on Friday, October 23, after suffering a medical emergency during a game against Rochester High School in Pennsylvania. Dawson became ill on the sideline during the second quarter and was taken to a local hospital, where his death was confirmed. Cornell was leading 16–6 when the […] The post Football Coach Dies After Receiving CPR on the Sideline and Being Taken to Hospital Mid-Game appeared first on Gridiron Heroics .
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School bus carrying suburban elementary students delayed 90 minutes after driver gets lost
A suburban school bus driver taking elementary school children home for the day got lost Thursday afternoon, with parents tracking the bus noticing it had been going in circles for 45 minutes before police were able to intervene. A statement from Oswego School District 308 said the entire delay lasted...
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Yorkville Rolls Past Palatine 41-14 to Advance in Class 7A Playoffs - Local and Area High School Football Recap
Yorkville defeated Palatine 41-14 Friday night in WSPY’s High School Varsity Football Game of the Week to advance in the IHSA Class 7A playoffs. The 31st-seeded Foxes, playing in the lower half of the bracket, led 24-0 at halftime and made key plays on both sides of the ball. A first-half fake field goal involving Joel Castillo, who rushed for 24 yards on one carry, helped set up another touchdown by Gavin Geegan. Geegan rushed for 103 yards on 20 carries with two touchdowns. Quarterback Max Delgado threw for 99 yards and a touchdown while rushing for 41 yards and another score. Kam Micou caught three passes for 48 yards, while Ben Wade returned an interception 44 yards for a touchdown. Brayden Brummel and Will Freeman also recorded interceptions. Yorkville improved to 5-5 and will face second-seeded Hersey in the first round next week.
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60 years of opportunity at UW-W Rock County
What began as an effort to expand access to higher education in Rock County has grown into a campus that has served generations of students, offering an affordable path to a college degree and a community where students can find their place. UW-Whitewater at Rock County is celebrating its 60th...
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A touchdown in the final moments moves Moline past Benet football 42-38
Postseason football is in session at Browning Field in Moline, a venue that dates back over 100 years. The Maroon fans are hyped up for their first round against the Redwings of Benet Academy. This marks James White’s first playoff game as Benet coach, with the 2-7 Wings snagging one of the final postseason spots in Class 7A. The Maroons were able to use a Hail Mary touchdown pass in the closing moments to escape with a 42-38 win over Benet. This highlight is sponsored by BMO.
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Yorkville Rolls Past Palatine 41-14 to Advance in Class 7A Playoffs - Friday's Local and Area High School Football Recap
Yorkville defeated Palatine 41-14 Friday night in WSPY’s High School Varsity Football Game of the Week to advance in the IHSA Class 7A playoffs. The 31st-seeded Foxes, playing in the lower half of the bracket, led 24-0 at halftime and made key plays on both sides of the ball. A first-half fake field goal involving Joel Castillo, who rushed for 24 yards on one carry, helped set up another touchdown by Gavin Geegan. Geegan rushed for 103 yards on 20 carries with two touchdowns. Quarterback Max Delgado threw for 99 yards and a touchdown while rushing for 41 yards and another score. Kam Micou caught three passes for 48 yards, while Ben Wade returned an interception 44 yards for a touchdown. Brayden Brummel and Will Freeman also recorded interceptions. Yorkville improved to 5-5 and will face second-seeded Hersey in the first round next week.
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UFA looks for SGA support amidst contract negotiations
DeKALB – An NIU professors union looked for the Student Government Association Senate’s support on Friday by asking the senators to attend bargaining sessions as they highlighted going 115 days without a contract. “We’re hoping to send out the message that faculty are interested above and beyond in...
The Journal Standard
Highland Community College offers new Lifelong Learning classes
Highland Community College's Lifelong Learning program is offering a range of classes in November and December focused on practical skills, history and creative interests. Residents can learn about estate planning documents, basic home plumbing repairs, a historic U.S. disaster and introductory colored-pencil art, according to a community announcement. The featured offerings begin Nov. 4 with "Power of Attorney, Healthcare Directives & Wills," a class designed to help participants better understand legal documents that can play a role in planning for themselves and their families. A second Nov. 4 class, "Quick Plumbing Fixes Every Homeowner Should Know," will introduce homeowners to basic plumbing repairs and common household fixes. Participants interested in history can enroll in "Galveston Texas: America's Deadliest Natural Disaster" on Nov. 18. The class will explore the 1900 Galveston hurricane and its lasting effects. Also scheduled for Nov. 18 is "Colored Pencil for Beginners," an introductory art class focused on fundamental techniques for creating colored-pencil artwork. More classes planned through December The four featured offerings are among numerous Lifelong Learning classes scheduled for late fall. Additional classes cover topics including holiday cooking, cookie decorating, music, history and art, according to the announcement. The Downtown Chicago Christmas Bakery Bus Tour
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Do not pass the school district referendum
After the largest referendum in history just last year, the Whitewater School District is, unsurprisingly, begging for more money again. And take their word for it: it’s not their fault. For UW-W students, this is particularly concerning because property tax increases go straight into rent increases. By any metric,...
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Preschool families in Freeport face new bus and school schedules
Freeport families with preschool students who ride district buses will see changes to transportation schedules and Early Childhood Center hours beginning Oct. 26. The adjustments are being made as preschool and elementary bus routes are combined, according to a community announcement. The route consolidation will result in new pickup and drop-off times for preschool riders, with updated schedules to be provided to families before the changes take effect. Parents and guardians are asked to have children ready at least five minutes before their scheduled pickup time. Preschool students will continue to receive curb-to-curb transportation service. Early Childhood Center schedule changes The revised Early Childhood Center schedule will be: Full-day program: 8:35 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. Morning session: 8:35 a.m. to 11:05 a.m. Afternoon session: 12:45 p.m. to 3:15 p.m. Bus drop-off times are scheduled for: 8:25 a.m. 12:35 p.m. Families with questions about transportation can contact the Transportation Department at 815-232-0580. 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: Preschool families in Freeport face new bus
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Rockford East bows out of playoffs with loss at Central H.S. in Burlington
he East E-Rabs were one of the many teams in Illinois that benefited from the expanded playoff field this year getting in with a 2-7 regular season record. However, the E-Rabs got a quick exit when they lost Friday night 41-10 to Central High School of Burlington.
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Hundreds Turn Out for Kinnikinnick's First-Ever STEAM Night
Long before the doors officially opened Thursday evening, families lined up outside Roscoe Middle School ready to experience the Kinnikinnick School District's first-ever STEAM Night. By the time the event was underway, hundreds of students and parents had filled the building, creating an atmosphere that was equal parts community celebration and hands-on learning.
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LaMoille School District Offers More Information Ahead Of Deactivation Vote
You'd be hard pressed to claim that you don't have a lot of available information when voting on the possible deactivation of LaMoille High School. The administration has put out a new 4-page handout as part of a community update on the referendum question. The newest information goes over the background of the high school, enrollment trends, course offerings, and tax rates. You can access the handout by clicking LaMoille Deactivation Information.
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Band of brothers fills the field
Sterling High School Football has been on a roll throughout the 2026-2027 season. Although a lot of fans have seen the success of the program, fans may not notice how many sibling duos there are on the varsity football team, as well as in the football program in general. You...
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September Students of the Month
Sterling High School seniors are given the opportunity to apply for the highest honor known at S.H.S., Student of the Month (SotM). SotM awards two individuals each month for their accomplishments, leadership, and hard work displayed at S.H.S. This September, the award went to seniors Sophie Potthoff and Owen Ports.
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Downtown Rockford Daycare Opens With Scratch-Cooked Meals, $385 Infant Tuition
A new preschool and day care founded by an Illinois Army National Guard veteran has opened in downtown Rockford, with a ribbon-cutting scheduled for Tuesday at 323 N. Second St. Rivers Christian Academy has quietly been enrolling children for about five weeks, and its founder says the goal is simple: affordable, high-quality care for infants through age 5.