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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
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Former high school purchased by Macomb District 185 “not salvageable”
Macomb School District 185 says the former Macomb High School building it purchased this week cannot be salvaged. But it’s still deciding how to use the site. The district bought the building on South Johnson Street during an online auction this week for $60,000. In a release issued midday...
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Quincy schools respond to parents’ special education concerns
QUINCY, Ill. — The Quincy Public School District is responding to allegations parents made about the district's special education program. Parents shared their concerns during a meeting on Wednesday night at Bella Ease, with the backing of the city Human Rights Commission. Among the complaints were allegations that individual...
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The boxscore: QHS football team’s record-setting scoring effort by the numbers
CHICAGO — Here are the stats from the highest scoring football playoff game in Illinois High School Association history as Quincy High School and Chicago Goode combined for 172 points, breaking the previous mark of 166 set in 2021 when Springfield beat Rock Island 94-72. Quincy High School 88, Chicago Goode 84.
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Schuckman: To borrow Jack Buck’s legendary phrase, I don’t believe what I just saw
QUINCY — in a matter of 45 minutes, local interest morphed into widespread intrigue. It wasn’t much longer before sports fans nationwide took note of everything unfolding. The Quincy High School football team beat Chicago Goode 88-84 in Friday’s first-round Class 6A playoff game, setting a new Illinois High School Association record for the most combined points in a playoff game. But everything taking place behind the scenes created the most unique ending to one of the most unique games.
Seattle ON Tap
88-84: The Score That Broke Illinois Football and Had Them Playing in the Dark
Nfl logo on gradient background - Created by the Sports On Tap desk | Source : Sports On Tap (team logos property of their respective owners) An Illinois state record got absolutely shattered Friday night when Quincy Senior High School battled Sarah E. Goode STEM Academy to an insane 88-84 finish in the first round […]
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Illinois high school football playoff game breaks scoring record
On the eve of Halloween, an IHSA football playoff matchup in south Chicago provided plenty of tricks, treats and surprises for fans. An IHSA 6A first-round playoff game between No. 8 Sarah E. Goode STEM Academy and No. 9 Quincy Senior High School turned into a high-scoring affair as both offenses exploded for points early and often, with the Blue Devils pulling off an 88-84 win over the Knights to advance to the second round. REQUIRED READING: From VHS tapes to NIL: Ex-NFL star sees recruiting change firsthand However, despite the electricity both of the offenses provided on the field, the game was moved from Goode High School's field to Chicago Englewood's field due to the field the game started on at 3 p.m. CT due to Goode's field not having lights. The game is being temporarily suspended. The teams are going to move to a field with lights and will finish the game tonight. Being told they are headed to Chicago Englewood's field. We will see. Quincy leads 88-84 with 3:42 remaining in regulation. — Matt Schuckman (@SchuckSports) October 30, 2026 The game resumed following a nearly 30-minute stoppage to move to a different field, which is about 15-20
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‘Biggest power is staying together’: Concerned QPS parents hold first meeting about special ed program
QUINCY, Ill.— Quincy Public Schools parents and community members gathered Wednesday night to express concerns about the special education program and try to come up with solutions as a united front. “I kind of got teary-eyed….I've been speaking out for several years. I never get a response from the...
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Duerrisms Part II: Prep football’s Roll Call of Honor for Week 10
QUINCY — Muddy River Sports Director Chris Duerr offers his weekly Roll Call of Honor, counting down to the Muddy River Sports Player of the Week. 8 carries, 127 rushing yards, 2 TDs vs. West Hancock. No. 6 — Pierce White, WR/DB, Sr., Palmyra. 2 TD receptions; 40-yard...