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Unity, SJO, Oakwood and Salt Fork players earn All-State recognition

Eleven area players received All-State recognition from the Illinois High School Football Coaches Association this week. Keegan Germano (Unity), Zeke Young (Monticello) and Cameron Wagner (St. Joseph-Ogden) are three of 11 football players earning spots on the IHSFCA All-State list this fall. URBANA - In Class 1A, Oakwood running back Kyler Johnson and Salt Fork's Zayden Bromley received first-team recognition from the Illinois High School Football Coaches Association. Fisher defensive back Andrew Todd and Oakwood lineman Walker Enos earned honorable mention nods. Five players from area Class 3A programs made the annual list. St. Joseph-Ogden offensive lineman Cameron Wagner , Unity linebacker Keegan Germano and Monticello receiver Zeke Young were named among Illinois' top small-school players. The Spartans' Lane McKinney earned an honorable mention at quarterback, while the Rockets' Michael Hardin made the list at running back. Lane McKinney St. Joseph-Ogden Michael Hardin Unity From the eastern side of Champaign County, Mahomet-Seymour running back Marco Casillas was the only area player recognized in Class 4A and above. Rounding out the list was St. Thomas More's Sam Kluesner, who earned an honorable mention in 8-man football. Players will be introduced prior of their respective classes state championship game at Hancock Stadium

Oakwood, IL · 1d
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Champaign Unit 4 spending waiver falls short of votes needed for approval

CHAMPAIGN — The Champaign Unit 4 school district will be added to the state’s list of districts exceeding state-mandated spending increases, after the school board failed to pass a cost cap waiver at its meeting Monday night. The Illinois State Board of Education caps yearly increases on administrative...

Champaign, IL · 1d
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Parkland College Community Education Relaunches CDL Truck Driver Training Program

Community Education at Parkland College has relaunched its Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) Truck Driver Training Program in partnership with Road Runner Driving School. “For many years, Parkland College’s CDL truck driver training program has helped students gain the skills and hands-on experience needed to launch successful careers in the transportation industry,” said Stephanie Stuart, Parkland College’s Vice President for Strategic Partnerships and Workforce Innovation. “As demand for qualified commercial drivers continues, we are excited to partner with Road Runner Driving School to expand access to high-quality training that prepares students for the workforce. We look forward to a strong collaboration that will serve our students, employers, and communities for years to come.”

Champaign, IL · 1d
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Public Hearing for District 118 Tax Levy Set for 5:30 PM at Start of Wed Nov 18th Meeting

The Danville District 118 School Board will be holding a Public Hearing on their proposed Tax Levy increase at 5:30 PM at the Wednesday, November 18th meeting; at the Dr. David L. Fields Administrative Service Center, 110 East Williams Street, in Danville. The meeting will be called to order in...

Danville, IL · 15h
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Residence hall closed since 2024 set to reopen in fall after renovation

Thomas Hall is set to be reopened in fall 2027 after being closed for three years, while Pemberton Hall will be converted into a welcome center in the future. Thomas Hall will be reopened with a modern design featuring 10 pod-style bathrooms on each floor, along with new painting and flooring.

Charleston, IL · 1d

High School On SI

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Illinois High School Football Top 25 State Rankings (Nov. 9, 2026)

East St. Louis stays on top as Lincoln-Way East, Brother Rice and Chicago Mt. Carmel also advance in IHSA playoffs; Morris and New Trier join make their Top 25 debuts.

Illinois · 3d

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District 186: Snow days in, e-learning out

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (CAPITOL CITY NOW) – Remote learning, a vestige of the covid days for school kids, will no longer be the alternative of choice to winter weather in District 186. Superintendent Terrance Jordan says the district will return to cancelling school for a snow day. That means the days will have to be made up at the end of the school year.

Springfield, IL · 4d

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IHSFCA announces 2026 All-State football teams and honorable mentions

As we approach the end of high school football season, the Illinois High School Football Coaches Association released its all-state teams for each class. Several of Central Illinois’ top football players made the list. ALL-STATE:. 5A: Marco Casillas, Mahomet-Seymour. 4A: Jeremiah Jackson, Jacksonville. 4A: Damonte' Phillips, MacArthur. 4A: Dylan...

Illinois · 1d

My Journal Courier

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Diocese of Springfield exploring creation of classical Catholic high school

The Diocese of Springfield is looking to establish the Fulton Sheen Academy, a classical Catholic high school, by fall 2027.

Springfield, IL · 1d

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Glenwood Intermediate School, Glenwood Middle School to attend school despite water main break

CHATHAM, Ill. (WICS/WRSP) - While the water main break is not yet fixed, Glenwood Intermediate School (GIS) and Glenwood Middle School (GMS) students will attend school Thursday, November 12. The Village of Chatham will provide clean water to both schools and a boil order is not necessary. With the water...

Chatham, IL · 1d

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High School Football Preview Show: Quarterfinal Week

In honor of Veterans Day, we’re putting the High School Football Preview Show on the free side of the website today. Enjoy the breakdown from Tim Schweizer, Steve Bridge, Mike Wennmacher and Derek Parris as they talk SHG vs Centralia and Rochester vs Highland ahead of the 4A quarterfinals on Saturday. This show can be also be heard live on WMAY 97.7 FM on Saturday at 3 pm.

Rochester, IL · 1d

My Journal Courier

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12 high school seniors honored for leadership, good citizenship

Twelve west-central Illinois high school seniors were awarded Daughters of the American Revolution Good Citizen awards Tuesday.

Jacksonville, IL · 1d

The Telegraph

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Illinois high school soccer coaches honor state's top players

Marquette Catholic’s Parker Belchik and James Fischer among southwestern Illinois boys soccer players named with All-Sectional by the IHSSCA.

Illinois · 1d

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Hill-Lomax, Broekemeier lead area All-State football selections

Edwardsville defensive end Braylon Hill-Lomax and Metro-East Lutheran wide receiver/defensive back Isaak Broekemeier headline area IHSFCA All-State selections.

Edwardsville, IL · 18h

NBC Chicago

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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 · 3d

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Reymer & Steimle Named All-State Football (video)

Dan Eyrich, APT Sports; Photos courtesy Jessie Otten. EP seniors, Caleb Reymer and Evan Steimle have both received All-State recognition from the Illinois High School Football Coaches Association for the 2026 football season. They are the first players to receive the honor since running back/linebacker Jase Grunder in 2022. Reymer...

Illinois · 20h

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New records detail Sun Prairie superintendent’s licensing dispute as DPI reviews Rockford experience

SUN PRAIRIE , Wis. (WMTV) - Wisconsin education officials say they are talking with Rockford Public Schools about the work Sun Prairie Superintendent Dr. Antoine Reed performed in Illinois as they consider his options for a Wisconsin license. The Department of Public Instruction told 15 Investigates it expects Reed to...

Rockford, IL · 3d

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Heartland Community College receives state grant for mental health services

Heartland Community College has been awarded almost $100,000 from a statewide grant program aimed at improving mental health support systems at Illinois community colleges. The Illinois Community College Board's FY27 College Student Mental Health & Success Initiative Grant totals $99,778. The investment in Heartland students' mental health will fund free...

Lincoln, IL · 1d

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North Elementary School Given Commendable Rating In State Assessment

Taylorville elementary schools are celebrating a commendable designation while adjusting to new curriculums. At the Monday night Taylorville Board of Education meeting, North Elementary School Principal Stile Smith told the Board they received a commendable rating in the latest Illinois State Board of Education school report card. To get proficiency...

Taylorville, IL · 23h

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Rigorous course participation rose after 2021 law, University of Illinois report finds

Since Illinois passed legislation in 2021 to automatically enroll high school students who exceed state standards in English/language arts, math or science in the “next most rigorous level of advanced coursework,” participation in dual credit and Advanced Placement has increased more than in previous years, according to University of Illinois research.

Illinois · 1d