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Athens’ Knox Announces Decision To Step Down As Head Football Coach

After speaking with his players earlier this week, we sat down with Athens High School’s Ryan Knox to discuss his decision to step away as head football coach. The full 14 minute interview will be posted later on The Download with DP podcast.

Athens, IL · 1d

Fox News

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Illinois teachers union boss Stacy Davis Gates gets major pay bump as state reading scores lag

The Illinois Federation of Teachers approved a nearly 39% pay raise for its president Stacy Davis Gates as state reading and math proficiency scores lag.

Illinois · 3d

USA TODAY

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Illinois high school football playoffs: Dates, brackets, schedule

Illinois' 2026 high school football postseason has already delivered a ton of excitement. Playoff action in the Prairie State kicked off two weeks ago, and last week provided an all-time classic first-round matchup. In a wild game that included a fourth-quarter venue change in Chicago, No. 9 Quincy Senior High School knocked off No. 8 Sarah E. Goode STEM Academy 88-84 on Friday, Oct. 30. The game was a record-setter in total points in IHSA history. While a high-scoring affair like last week's is not likely, moving into Round 2 should provide some closer matchups as the playoffs heat up. Here's what you need to know about the Illinois football playoffs, including when it starts and how to watch: Watch Illinois high school football playoffs live on NFHS Network When do Illinois high school football playoffs start? The 2026 Illinois high school football playoffs kicked off on Oct. 23-24 with the Opening Round. First-round action was played last week, on Oct. 30-31. How to watch Illinois high school football playoff games Illinois high school football playoff games can be streamed on the NFHS Network . Which Illinois high school football teams are ranked nationally? East St. Louis is the only

Illinois · 2d

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Updated Illinois High School Football Playoff Brackets: Matchups, Scores and State Championship Schedule

Updated 2026 Illinois high school football playoff brackets for all eight IHSA classes, with November 6–7 matchups, scores and state championship dates.

Illinois · 2d

WCIA

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RESULTS: IHSA state cross country 2026

PEORIA, Ill. (WCIA) – Saturday saw state champions crowned at Detweiller Park in Peoria. High school cross country season came to a close in Illinois with the state meet hosting boys’ and girls’ races for 1A, 2A and 3A. Check out some top local finishers from the WCIA 3 viewing area below, and click here […]

Peoria, IL · 1h

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Southern Illinois schools earn Exemplary ratings on 2026 Illinois Report Card

SOUTHERN ILLINOIS (KBSI) — Several Southern Illinois schools have earned the state’s highest overall designation on the 2026 Illinois Report Card. Carterville High School, Tri-C Elementary School, Giant City School and Vienna High School were among the schools receiving an Exemplary designation. The report cards, released Oct. 30,...

Illinois · 3d

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 · 1d

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Students raise record 1M+ meals in 40th Student Hunger Drive; match pushes total to 2.8M

Iowa · 1d

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 · 1d

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Community Champions: Winchester teachers honored for initiatives to help students in and out of class

Two Winchester teachers have been named the Journal-Courier's Community Champions for October for their initiatives to help students.

Winchester, IL · 12h

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Highlights/scores: IHSA volleyball sectional finals

CENTRAL ILLINOIS (WCIA) – High school volleyball sectional finals were played across the state of Illinois on Thursday, with winning teams now just one victory away from a ticket to state. Sectional finals saw action in the WCIA 3 viewing area in both 1A and 2A. Thursday’s winners advance...

Illinois · 1d

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Illinois Schools Must Limit Student Phone Access From First Bell to Final Bell Starting With the 2027-28 School Year

Under SB 2427, signed July 28, 2026, Illinois districts must limit student phone access from first bell to final bell by 2027-28, with exceptions for medical needs and IEPs.

Illinois · 1d

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Six Area Teams Chase IHSA Football Quarterfinal Berths

Only two area teams will have home-field advantage this weekend as six remaining teams seek quarterfinal berths in the 53rd Illinois High School Association football playoffs. East St. Louis hosts Chicago St. Patrick in Class 7A at 6 p.m. Friday, while Hardin Calhoun will face Tuscola at home in Class 1A at 2 p.m. Saturday. Roxana, Highland, Cahokia and Triad will travel for their second-round games.

Illinois · 22h

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Illinois community colleges see highest career and technical education enrollment growth in nine years

Enrollment in career and technical education programs at Illinois community colleges is up nearly 6% this fall, reaching its highest level in nine years as more students turn to career-focused training and education. CTE enrollment has increased every year since fall 2022, growing 26.1% over that period. The programs now...

Illinois · 1d

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IHSA Announces 24 Proposed Constitution and By-law Changes

The Illinois High School Association (IHSA) has received 24 proposals that could amend its Constitution and By-laws during the 2026-27 legislative cycle. The proposals were submitted by principals and official representatives of IHSA member schools. The IHSA Legislative Commission’s initial review was scheduled for Monday, November 2. The proposals...

Illinois · 10h

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IHSA Proposals Could Bring Major Changes to Illinois High School Athletics

Major changes could be coming to Illinois high school athletics, with the IHSA considering several proposals that could reshape the postseason and how schools compete for state championships. The IHSA is reviewing 24 newly submitted bylaw proposals, with several focused on competitive balance between boundary and non-boundary schools. Monmouth-Roseville High...

Illinois · 2d

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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 · 1d

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'Team 102' gets Jersey football back in playoffs, raises bar for future

With senior Trevor Tucker posting the third-best rushing season in Jersey football history, the Panthers overcame a 1-5 start to make the playoffs and finish 5-6.

Jerseyville, IL · 1d

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Private vs. public school question getting closer look from IHSA

The IHSA is reviewing proposals that could separate private and public schools in playoffs starting in 2027-28.

Illinois · 1d