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Students hope for change as midterm results come in

The midterm election results are now in, with Democrats winning control of both the Senate and the House of Representatives. Alaska and Mississippi are still counting votes. Democratic candidates also won gubernatorial elections in 28 states, while Republicans won 20. McLean County elected Joshua Crockett as the new county clerk,...

Normal, IL · 4d
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Heartland Community College wins grant for student mental health

Heartland Community College was awarded a $99,778 grant from the Illinois Community College Board to expand mental health services and support resources for its students.

Normal, IL · 4d

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Morton High School STEM Program and STEM Teacher earn state recognition

Morton High School recently earned awards at the 33rd Illinois Technology Education Conference, held October 23–24, 2026, at Illinois StateUniversity (ISU) in Normal, IL. Morton High School received both "2026 High School Program of the Year" and "2026 New Teacher of the Year" Awards. The Technology Education Association of...

Morton, IL · 4d

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 · 5d

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IHSA Considers Separate Public and Private Football Playoffs

Illinois high school football could see separate championship paths for boundary and non-boundary schools under proposed IHSA changes.

Illinois · 4d

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Tuition Down, Living Costs Up: The Price of Attending Millikin

For many college students, the cost of attending school goes beyond tuition. Housing, food, utilities, and other expenses can add thousands of dollars to the price of a college education. At Millikin University, tuition has actually decreased in recent years, but other costs have continued to rise. Tim Marten, Millikin’s...

Decatur, IL · 5d

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Prep sports recap for Nov. 4, 2026

PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD/WYZZ-TV) — Is there room for an all-central Illinois state championship game in high school soccer? Notre Dame and Washington are in the class 2A state semifinals Friday. If each win, they’d meet for the state title on Saturday. “Being able to play them in the final, an area school from around us, […]

Peoria, IL · 3d

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DPS 61 Announces Mandatory Parent Meetings for 2027-2028 Magnet School Applications

November 4, 2026 – Decatur Public Schools District 61 has announced the dates for its mandatory parent meetings prior to applications for its magnet schools for the 2027-2028 school year. Parents and guardians must attend an informational meeting for their applications to be eligible. The district has announced several...

Decatur, IL · 4d

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Millikin and Eastern Illinois University Create Direct Pathway to Graduate Athletic Training Program

November 4, 2026 – Millikin University and Eastern Illinois University are partnering to create a new pathway for Eastern students to pursue graduate degrees in athletic training at Millikin. The new Master of Science in Athletic Training Direct Admit partnership will begin with the Fall 2027 academic year and...

Charleston, IL · 4d

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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 · 7d

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Unit 5 turns towards Raptor Badges to secure their safety

In an emergency, every second counts. Having time to lock a door can be the difference between life and death. Robb Elementary, Sandy Hook, Columbine, and Parkland are all worst-case scenarios of when these statements have impacted our society. With this in mind, McLean County Unit 5 now has its...

Mclean County, IL · 6d

The Center Square

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Group prepares lawsuit against Illinois school district over gender policies

(The Center Square) – Liberty Justice Center is preparing a federal lawsuit against Community High School District 128, arguing its gender support guidelines and overnight student room-assignment procedures violate parental rights, religious freedom and protections for female students. The organization’s plans follow an Oct. 21 response from the district’s attorneys rejecting its allegations and maintaining that the policies comply with federal and state law. Kathryn Cosgrove, an attorney with Liberty Justice Center, told The Center Square the organization had hoped its initial demand letter would prompt district officials to change the policies without litigation. “We received their letter on Oct. 21, stating that they think that their policies are in compliance with the law, which is simply not true,” Cosgrove said. The dispute centers on the district’s Gender Support Guidelines and Procedures for Assigning Rooms for Overnight Student Trips. Liberty Justice Center argues the policies fail to adequately protect parents’ rights to information about their children’s education and school experiences. Cosgrove said the organization learned about the policies through a mother who provided copies of the documents and connected the organization with concerned families. She declined to disclose specific details about potential plaintiffs while the organization prepares its case. One

Illinois · 6d

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18 Incarcerated Women Earn Degrees at Northwestern, Celebrate ‘Historic First’ by Graduating from a Top 10 University

The graduates received their degrees at an Illinois prison facility about 130 miles from the college’s Evanston campus

Illinois · 7d

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An Injustice Walk Talk helps solve injustices

This past Thursday, the Harold K. Sage Foundation and Illinois State University organized an Injustice Walk Talk. Two Cook County journalists in Illinois Kelly Garcia and Carlos Ballesteros came to talk to ISU students about how to solve injustice in their city and the state as well. The goal of...

Normal, IL · 5d

Country Herald

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Illinois Election Day Tuesday: No School, Paid Time Off to Vote Nov 3

Chicago, IL – Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 3, and Illinois families and workers should prepare for school closures, changes to daily schedules and opportunities to take paid time off to cast their ballots in the 2026 midterm election.

Illinois · 6d

Journal Star

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Vote for the 2026 Peoria Journal Star preseason high school girls basketball Player of the Year

These are the 20 high school girls basketball players listed on the ballot of the 2026-27 Journal Star Fan's Choice Preseason Player of the Year. The list of players nominated are among those on the Journal Star's players to watch list for the upcoming season . Head to www.pjstar.com/sports to vote. Voting begins now and ends at noon, Monday, Nov. 16 ahead of the first games of the season. The vote has no bearing on who will be selected the Journal Star Player of the Year or will make the annual All-Area team, which are scheduled to be announced after the season. Last season, in our third annual fan vote, Roanoke-Benson senior Bri Harms was named our preseason Player of the Year. 2026 Peoria Journal Star Fans Preseason Girls Basketball Player of the Year nominees Mya Edwards, Eureka Emerson Eeten, Illini Bluffs Rianna Foster, Illinois Valley Central Ava Kramer, Havana Ma'Kya Maxwell, Manual Anna McGlasson, Midland Alayah Nelton, IVC Kaydin Quinn, Abingdon-Avon Kennedy Quinn, Abingdon-Avon Lana Scott, Wethersfield Amiyah Gulley, East Peoria Keyaira Haywood, Dunlap Cora Heinz, Peoria Notre Dame Kayla Herron, Richwoods Kate McDougall, Washington Baylie Nena, Metamora Paige Selke, Morton Londyn Sommerville, Richwoods Abby VanMeenen, Morton Emy Wardle,

Peoria, IL · 6d

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Scare survived, Heyworth mounts gritty 4th-quarter comeback to edge Galena

Coming out on top, the Hornets improved to 10-0 and advanced to the second round in Class 1A football. In front of a tense home crowd, the Heyworth football team had to dig deep into its playbook and rely on championship composure to keep its perfect season alive. The high-stakes IHSA Class 1A playoff game featured the top-seeded, undefeated Hornets hosting a resilient Galena squad that refused to play the role of a typical underdog. The Hornets narrowly avoided one of the biggest first-round upsets in recent Illinois high school football history, mounting a gritty fourth-quarter comeback to defeat the Galena Pirates 22-19 on Saturday afternoon.

Heyworth, IL · 7d

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Student Initiative Brings “We Got U” to U-High Classrooms

Senior Joseph Donahue finds himself busy helping out the football team during the fall, throwing shot put for track during the spring, and experimenting in Robotics Club year-round after school. Something a lot of people may not know is that behind his busy schedule Donahue struggles with Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS). It is a disorder of the autonomic nervous system—the part of the body that controls automatic functions like heart rate and blood pressure. Donahue shared that he often feels sick, hot, and gets frequent headaches during school. On days he forgets his food and snacks at home, his symptoms become worse. That’s where the “We Got U” program began.

Normal, IL · 6d

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Reminder to Vote

Youth voting has increased year after year, and students have an important role to play. Democratic McLean County Clerk Nominee Joshua Crokett explained the importance of getting to the polls and making your voices heard. “Students are here for four years,” Crokett said, “and the sentiment of what students value...

Mclean County, IL · 5d

The Register-Mail

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Carl Sandburg student named top Illinois community college scholar

Kaden Pickard once doubted college was the right path after earning a grade point average below 2.0, but the Carl Sandburg College student is now being recognized as the top community college student in Illinois. Pickard, 23, of Galesburg has been named the Illinois community college Student Laureate by lincolnacademyillinois.org , according to a community announcement. The distinction recognizes one graduating student to represent Illinois' entire community college system in addition to student laureates selected from the state's four-year colleges and universities. “There are 45 community colleges in Illinois and 600,000 students enrolled in those colleges,” Pickard said. “Those are 600,000 other students who could have been nominated, could have won the award, and it's me. It's surreal.” Pickard was honored at an award program Oct. 24 at the Old State Capitol in Springfield. The recognition includes the Abraham Lincoln Civic Engagement Award, a Lincoln medallion, a challenge coin and a $1,000 check. He is the second Sandburg student to earn Student Laureate honors. Zana Danner received the recognition in 2018. From struggling student to award winner Pickard enrolled at Sandburg after graduating from Galesburg High School in 2021 and entered the college's basic industrial manufacturing maintenance program. The experience

Galesburg, IL · 6d