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ISU looking for contractor to build new South Campus residence hall and dining complex
Illinois State University is now looking to hire a general contractor to lead construction of a new on-campus residence hall and dining center. The South Campus residence hall would house up to 900 students, with a dining hall attached providing room for up to 425 students. Aondover Tarhule, president of Illinois State, said the extra space would ease pressures on campus — including potential needed renovations at existing residence halls.
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Stark County teacher earns prestigious Illinois State alumni honor
Leslie Rennick, a special education teacher at Stark County Elementary School in Wyoming, Illinois, was inducted into the Illinois State University College of Education Hall of Fame. Rennick was among seven alumni honored Oct. 23 during the college's annual Alumni Awards Ceremony, according to a community announcement. Rennick graduated from Illinois State in 2004 with a bachelor's degree in special education and also holds a master's degree in curriculum and instruction. She has spent her 23-year teaching career at Stark County Elementary School. Her work has included individualized instruction, specialized training in Orton-Gillingham instruction and collaboration with colleagues on accommodations for students. She also has developed learning experiences that connect students with the surrounding rural community. Rennick maintains relationships with students and families beyond the classroom and works to meet the individual needs of students, according to the announcement. In 2025, the Illinois State Board of Education named Rennick the Northwest Regional Teacher of the Year. She also mentors educators, advocates for the teaching profession and participates in statewide leadership opportunities. 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
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#2 ranked Wildcats set to take on familiar Chatham Glenwood team in first round of IHSA 6A playoffs
Holding the highest playoff seed in program history is more pressure than most high school football teams feel all season. However, the Normal West Wildcats are calm and confident going into the postseason as the 6A No. 2 seed. Captains Nolan Howe, Chase Sennett, Cody Muhlbauer and Jordan Stovall give...
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Total Pro Sports
Viral Map Reveals The Strangest High School Mascot Names In Every State & One Is Almost Too Ridiculous To Believe
How did this name even happen? The post Viral Map Reveals The Strangest High School Mascot Names In Every State & One Is Almost Too Ridiculous To Believe originally published on Total Pro Sports .
Journal Star
Playoff predictions: First round picks for Peoria-area high school football teams
It's the first round of the Illinois high school football season, and our predictions are in for the 2026 Illinois High School Association games around the Peoria area. These picks are for Peoria-area teams that held places in the 2026 Journal Star Prep Football Rankings . All games are Friday unless noted. Last week, the picks in this space went 12-2 (.857) and are 116-38 (.753) on the year. This year's records are in parentheses. 2026 IHSA playoff first round Peoria-area predictions Class 6A LaGrange Park Nazareth (5-5) at Dunlap (8-1), 1:30 p.m. Saturday NAZARETH 28, DUNLAP 27: These teams have never met in the playoffs. Six-time state champ Nazareth played one team with a losing record in 2026. Dunlap had a bye last week following a 16-point over Pekin in the regular-season finale. Running back Jayden Schmick rushed for three first-half touchdowns, finishing with four scores and 110 yards. Harvey Thornton (7-3) at Pekin (6-3), 7 p.m. PEKIN 35 , HARVEY THORNTON 27: Thornton last beat Pekin in the playoffs, 35-19, in the 2019 Class 7A first round. Pekin, which had a bye last week, looks to end a two-game skid, scoring a combined 34 points in those games.
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Transfer season is closer than you think
Time is approaching, and no, we do not mean the holidays. As sophomores begin wrapping up their final credits at IVCC, acceptance letters will soon follow, and now is the perfect time to start preparing for the next step. Ever since Jacy Miller, our student trustee, was a sophomore year...
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Students say hardest sport is football
Students at Morton East High School say that the hardest fall sport is football. According to ChatGPT there are 13 injuries for every 1,000 Football competition exposures, this could point to Football being the toughest sport but injuries aren’t the defining measurement for difficulty in sports, things like endurance, physical output, or even the speed needed for sports like Track can be a factor for what sport is the toughest.
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Champaign School District considering new method to place students in AP classes
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) — Concerned parents spoke out at the Monday night Champaign School District board meeting, sounding the alarm on proposed English curriculum changes. The district is using a method called “Tracking” when they place students in AP courses. Some teachers and parents said they don’t agree with the change. According to those teachers […]
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Peoria Public Schools hosts showcase of Seven Mindset program
PEORIA (25News Now) - Peoria Public Schools hosted a showcase of its Seven Mindset social-emotional learning program, giving visitors a look at how the multi-year program works inside the classroom. Visitors observed students at Peoria High School, Whittier Primary School and Mark Bills Middle School. The showcase ended at Mark...
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Decatur Public Schools discusses reworking schools as part of Roadmap 2030
DECATUR, Ill. (WICS/WRSP) - Students in Decatur could soon be moving to different schools under Roadmap 2030. That is the District’s long-term plan to improve education and how it uses its buildings. At a news conference Tuesday, leaders discussed combining schools, changing grade levels, and reworking magnet programs. Some...
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Decatur Public Schools Releases Three Draft Scenarios for Roadmap 2030 Potential Facilities Realignment
October 27, 2026 – Decatur Public Schools District 61 has released three preliminary scenarios outlining potential changes to its school buildings and grade-level configurations as part of its Roadmap 2030 Master Facilities Realignment. The scenarios, developed with help from architectural firm Wold Architects and Engineers, are intended to serve...