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Seattle ON Tap

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Nazareth Academy's Cash Coleman Snagged a Touchdown That Tells You Everything About These Playoffs

Nfl logo on gradient background - Created by the Sports On Tap desk | Source : Sports On Tap (team logos property of their respective owners) The 2026 Illinois High School Association football playoffs are heating up, and we’re already deep into the second round. Teams are laying it all on the line as they […]

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Illinois Farm Bureau Collegiate Discussion Meet Winner and Place Holders

BLOOMINGTON, Ill. — Sidney Stiers, of Williamsfield, took first place in Illinois Farm Bureau’s Collegiate Discussion Meet, held on Oct. 30. Stiers, a sophomore at the University of Illinois, is a member of the Knox County Farm Bureau and the University of Illinois Collegiate Farm Bureau chapter. She will go on to represent Illinois in the national Collegiate Discussion Meet at the American Farm Bureau Federation’s Young Farmers and Ranchers Conference March 12-15, 2027, in New Orleans.

Illinois · 1d

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Water bottle strikes high school soccer official after upset win, sparking IHSA probe

Glen Ellyn, IL · 1d

The Center Square

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CPS, schools statewide want more taxpayer funds from legislature

(The Center Square) – Despite the state’s increased funding to public school districts in the budget, school districts want state lawmakers to find more taxpayer money to fund their operations. The Illinois House Appropriations committee on Elementary & Secondary Education on Thursday had a hearing on the future of the state’s Evidence-Based Funding program, which has increasingly fallen short of the goals set for it in recent years. The $9.96 billion Chicago Public Schools budget for the current year relies on $285 million in local Tax Increment Financing district funds and $150 million in state funds that have only been promised verbally by outgoing Illinois House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch to address the district’s $732.5 million deficit. Acting CPS Chief Budget Officer Emila Zoko said CPS finances aren’t just an issue this year, but the district has experienced growing needs after federal COVID-19 funds dried up. “The costs associated with meeting our students' wide range of needs continue to grow without dedicated revenue streams able to keep pace. CPS has faced staggering budget deficits each year since FY25,” Zoko said. But CPS wasn’t the only one to argue for more funds – the Chicago Principals and Administrators Association also urged

Chicago, IL · 1d

KFVS12

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Giant City School earns Illinois’ highest school rating

Jackson County, IL · 23h

MyStateline.com WTVO WQRF

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Expanded IHSA football playoffs could be one-and-done

The newly expanded playoff field in high school football in Illinois could well be one-and-done. That is one of several potential changes that could be put up for a vote before IHSA member schools.

Illinois · 3d

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November Student of Month at Athens High is Ellen Wiker

The November Student of the Month at Athens High School is Ellen Wiker. Ellen is the daughter of Jeff and Violet Wiker of Athens. Ellen is described by her teachers as one of the most determined students they have ever had in class. When she puts her mind to something, she will make it happen. Ellen is active in numerous school-related extracurricular activities such as Leo Club, FFA, CES Mentoring, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, and National Honor Society. Her involvement in these extracurricular activities has provided her with numerous leadership experiences. She has served as the Leo Club President for two years.

Athens, IL · 1d

My Journal Courier

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Our Saviour junior high boys split games against Pikeland and Carthage

Our Saviour junior high boys 7th- and 8th-grade teams faced Pikeland and Carthage in recent basketball action.

Carthage, IL · 2d

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Central IL superintendents focus on future plans after some referendums pass, others fail

CENTRAL ILLINOIS (WCIA) -- As election results continue to trickle in, we are checking in on school district referendums in Central Illinois. Three of them have passed, and one of them failed, unofficial results show. The referendums were regarding school districts of Champaign, Teutopolis, Thomasboro and Mahomet-Seymour. WCIA followed up...

Illinois · 2d

Illinois High School Football Playoffs: The Lowest Seeds Still Standing in Round 2

Meet the lowest remaining seeds in the 2026 Illinois high school football playoffs, including St. Laurence, Barrington, Nazareth Academy and more.

Illinois · 4d

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Thousands of pounds of food donated for Student Hunger Driver

DAVENPORT, Iowa (KWQC) - High schools across the Quad Cities wrapped up weeks of fundraising and food collection as weigh-in day arrived for the annual Student Hunger Drive. For the past six weeks, high school students in eastern Iowa and western Illinois have collected canned goods, nonperishable items, and money to support families facing food insecurity.

Davenport, IA · 2d

The State Journal-Register

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Newest IHSA proposals broach debate between public, private schools

The Illinois High School Association introduced several major proposals that center around alleged growing disparities between public and private schools across high school sports statewide. The list of proposals can be found here . Proposal 8, submitted by the West Suburban Conference out of the Chicago area, would place public (boundary) and private (non-boundary) schools in separate playoffs altogether in sports that feature three or more classifications. In football specifically, public schools would compete in Classes 1A-6A according by enrollment, while private schools would participate in Classes 7A-8A. SHG pro connection: SHG's Demetrius Roberson follows former Illini receiver's footsteps In other sports, non-boundary schools would be grouped into one playoff, while boundary schools compete in their own separate classifications. Proposal 15, also out of the West Suburban Conference, is less drastic. It would allow public and private schools to compete for the same state trophies but would carve out separate pathways for public and private schools to reach the state semifinals. For example, private schools could be placed in one or two quadrants that lead to the state semis, while public schools occupy the remaining quadrants. Proposal 0, submitted by Williamsville, would enhance the enrollment multiplier that is levied on

Illinois · 3d

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Local Sports Schedule For Thursday November 5th, Volleyball Sectional Championships

3 Seed South Central (26-8) vs. 2 Seed Okawville (24-12) 6:00 P.M. Winner advances to the Okawville Super Sectional to face the winner of the Crab Orchard Sectional. 1 Seed Norris City vs. 3 Seed Trico Campbell Hill 6:00 P.M. Class 1A Windsor Sectional Championship. 3 Seed Windsor / Stew...

New Berlin, IL · 2d

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 · 4d

WCIA

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Q&A: U of I professor breaks down midterm election results, future of U.S. political climate

CENTRAL ILLINOIS, (WCIA) — There were a lot of historic moments from Tuesday’s midterm election, and a day later, many people are talking about what the results mean for the future of the country. WCIA sat down with Emily Van Duyn, associate professor in the Department of Communications at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, to […]

Illinois · 2d

Parenting Patch

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U.S. Education Department Challenges Illinois School Mental Health Screening Policy

Illinois · 3d

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Empower All Abilities Conference to bring inclusive education, resources, community support to Springfield

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WICS/WRSP) - The Empower All Abilities Conference on November 14 from 8am-12:30pm will bring together families, educators, community partners and local experts for a morning dedicated to supporting and celebrating students of all abilities. The event takes place at Southeast High School and conference is free and open...

Springfield, IL · 3d

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Hearing in Jacksonville for Drastic IHSA Proposals

The Illinois High School Association has scheduled one of its public meetings on drastic changes to rules, including football, at Jacksonville High School for this month. The meeting will be Wednesday, November 18th at 9 AM. The proposals include one in which there would be separate classes for public and...

Jacksonville, IL · 3d

High School On SI

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Illinois High School Football Top 25 State Rankings (Nov. 2, 2026)

Top-ranked East St. Louis rolls in playoff opener as Illinois contenders advance in the IHSA playoffs.

Illinois · 6d