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West Peoria, IL · Education
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Peoria’s school board votes to cut ties with an Elite-run program, replace it with district-led alternative
PEORIA (25News Now) -The Elite era in Peoria’s Public School system will come to end next month, after Monday’s close, 4-3 vote to pursue a different option for at-risk young people. Nova Academy is the name, set to use the same building now used by Elite Community Outreach,...
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Morton Football advances to Quarterfinals with win over Triad
Morton, IL – The Morton High School football team moves on to the IHSA Class 5A quarterfinals with a 56-15 victory over Triad at Carper Field on Saturday, November 7, 2026. Both teams entered the second round of the playoffs with identical 9-1 records, but Morton quickly established control of the game. On the opening kickoff, Keenan Smith received the ball at the goal line and returned it for a touchdown. Brody Watson added the two-point conversion, giving Morton an 8-0 lead just 14 seconds into the game.
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IHSA football live streams: Where to watch 2026 quarterfinal games
Illinois high school football kicks off its quarterfinal playoff games on Friday, Nov. 13. If you're not able to make it out to one of the many games across the Peoria area, there's always an opportunity to watch via live streaming. Here's how to watch some select games. Some links may require download of an app or signing up for a paid subscription. Not all schools provide live streams. The Journal Star will present its weekend high school football experience with live coverage and updates of Peoria-area and statewide games on Saturday, a live score list, feature story from a selected game and takeaways from the night and more. We'll have pictures and highlights videos, too. Just tap pjstar.com . 2026 Illinois high school football playoff streaming schedule: Quarterfinal 2026 IHSA quarterfinal streaming schedule Class 1A #4 Clifton Central (10-1) at #1 Heyworth (11-0), 2 p.m. Saturday | Tap here to watch Class 2A #4 Nashville (9-2) at #1 Johnston City (11-0), 4:30 p.m. Saturday | Tap here to watch Class 3A #8 Monticello (9-2) at #4 Williamsville (10-1), 2 p.m. Saturday | Tap here to watch #3 Mt. Carmel (11-0) at #2 St. Joseph-Ogden (11-0), 1:30 p.m. Saturday |
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Peoria Notre Dame holds off Crystal Lake South to earn sixth state title in school history
ROCKFORD – Another stellar season for Peoria Notre Dame ends with the ultimate hardware. The Irish traveled up north to Rockford to compete in the ninth state title game under head coach Mike Bare. This time around, they had a very familiar opponent. This game marked the third time...
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Illinois high school volleyball Elite Eight: 2026 IHSA super-sectional scores
The IHSA volleyball postseason is down to the Elite Eight in each of the four classes. Teams take the court on Monday, Nov. 9 in super-sectionals across Illinois, aiming to advance to the state championship semifinals this weekend at CEFCU Arena in Normal, on the campus of Illinois State University. Here is the schedule and scores from the state Elite Eight matches and the state finals schedule: 2026 IHSA volleyball super-sectional, Elite 8 scores, state finals schedule 2026 IHSA volleyball Class 1A super-sectional bracket At Brimfield: Illini Bluffs def. Newark 25-17, 25-21 | FINAL At New Berlin: Athens def. Decatur Unity 25-18, 17-25, 25-18 | FINAL At Okawville: Okawville def. NCOE 27-25, 25-20 | FINAL At Rockford Christian: Stockton def. Schaumburg Christian 25-16, 25-15 | FINAL 2026 IHSA volleyball Class 2A super-sectional bracket At Mendota: Richmond-Burton def. Westmont 25-13, 25-12 | FINAL At Nashville: Breese Central def. Red Bud 25-14, 26-24 | FINAL At Pleasant Plains: Rochester def. Quincy Notre Dame 24-26, 25-17, 25-20 | FINAL At Seneca: Downs Tri-Valley def. Manteno 25-15, 25-19 | FINAL 2026 IHSA volleyball Class 3A super-sectional bracket At Darien: Nazareth def. Lemont 25-22, 12-25, 25-16 | FINAL At Elmhurst: Geneva def. Lake Forest 25-17,
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ISU Hosts its 3rd Band Competition with Bands all across the State
This past Thursday, bands from across the state battled out in the Battle of Bands competition. This event was held by Illinois State’s WZND radio station. Seven bands from across Illinois came together to compete. Elizabeth Zoerner, organizer of the event, says the goal of this event was to...
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Parents worry about the future of ISU lab schools program for kids with vision or hearing disabilities
The looming end of a contract for a program that supports students with hearing or vision needs at Illinois State University’s lab schools has put their services’ future in doubt and caused anxiety for the students’ families. The Heart of Illinois Low Incidence Association [HILIA] is an...
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Wethersfield High School Honors Daylon Hendrix and Brayden Taylor as October Students of the Month
Wethersfield High School Recognizes Daylon Hendrix and Brayden Taylor as October Students of the Month. Wethersfield High School is recognizing two outstanding students for their positive attitudes, dedication, and commitment to personal growth. Daylon Hendrix has been named the October Positive Student-Athlete of the Month, while Brayden Taylor has been selected as the Wethersfield High School Student of the Month.