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High school playoff games to watch this weekend

Michael O’Brien, Chicago Sun-Times High School Sports Editor, joins John Williams to talk about this weekend’s high school football playoffs and why he doesn’t see a single reason to separate public and private schools for state athletic tournaments. Michael also introduces us to one of the finest high school basketball players in the state.

Chicago, IL · 23h

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Illinois teachers union boss Stacy Davis Gates gets major pay bump as state reading scores lag

The Illinois Federation of Teachers approved a nearly 39% pay raise for its president Stacy Davis Gates as state reading and math proficiency scores lag.

Illinois · 2d

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Voters approve Moraine Valley $115M bond sale

Voters in the Moraine Valley Community College district voted Tuesday night in favor of a $115 million bond sale which would be used to “build, equip, renovate, and repair” buildings on campus to expand the school’s student capacity in high-demand career and technical education programs. With all...

Palos Hills, IL · 2d
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USA TODAY

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'This one takes the cake': Inside look at wildest Illinois high school football game

A date change, a mid-game venue change, and a handful of broken records all made for a story that sounded like it was "written by a fifth grader," according to Quincy (IL) head football coach Rick Little. The Oct. 30 IHSA first-round matchup between No. 8 Sarah E. Goode STEM Academy and No. 9 Quincy Senior had a little bit of everything, and then some. The Blue Devils escaped with an 88-84 win over the Knights in a game that lasted just over four hours. "Undeniably the craziest football game I've ever been a part of," Little told USA TODAY Sports. "I've been part of a lot of crazy ones, but this one takes the cake for sure." "I wouldn't believe them in a million years," Bryson Little told USA TODAY Sports of how he would have reacted if someone told him the details of the game. "It was a crazy game and a lot of stuff went down." The fourth-quarter venue change Initially, the teams were assigned a Saturday slot for the first-round matchup to be played on Chicago's South Side. However, with the Blue Devils off from school on Friday, both coaches agreed to play Friday and kickoff

Chicago, IL · 1d

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Michigan City Area Schools requests recanvassing after close referendum vote

Michigan City Area Schools is requesting a recanvassing, after unofficial results showed its operating referendum was narrowly voted down. The referendum appears to have failed by 112 votes, roughly a 50-50 split. But the district says it’s gotten “reports of issues at several polling locations, including ballot concerns.” It says it wants a recanvassing “to ensure every vote is accurately counted.”

Michigan City, IN · 1d

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Google investment brings new fiber optic career training to Ivy Tech Bloomington

BLOOMINGTON – Ivy Tech Community College Bloomington will expand workforce training opportunities in the Indiana Uplands region through a new initiative made possible by a $3 million investment from Google to the Ivy Tech Foundation. The investment will support the launch of fiber optic and network installer training programs...

Bloomington, IN · 23h

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Chicago Teachers' Union Says Illinois Owes Schools $6 Billion | America’s Talking

Chicago, IL · 22h

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Far South Side School Board Race Pits Incumbent Against Beale Aide, Fired Teacher

Three parents with children who have passed through Chicago Public Schools are vying for the District 10B seat on the city's Board of Education, a Far South Side contest that pits an incumbent backed by the teachers union against a City Hall critic's aide and a former teacher once barred from CPS hiring. Incumbent Connie Anderson, challenger Patrick C. Watson and write-in candidate Rosita Chatonda each bring sharply different priorities to a district covering some of Chicago's southernmost neighborhoods.

Chicago, IL · 2d

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OPRF falls to Lincoln-Way East in 8A playoffs

Despite being a considerable underdog, the Oak Park and River Forest High School football team felt it would put forth a competitive effort against the top seed in the IHSA Class 8A state playoffs, Lincoln-Way East. Friday night in Frankfort, the Huskies indeed hung in for a while. But the...

Oak Park, IL · 3d

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New Bag Policy Raises Tardiness Concerns

The school implemented a new bag policy last month to address safety concerns, requiring students to store their bags in lockers and giving out detentions for unattended bags. The policy aims to keep walkways clear and prevent bags from obstructing open spaces.“There were issues from a fire code standpoint, a public safety standpoint, and people’s personal and valuable items,” Ninth and Tenth Grade Dean Lenny Goldman said. “If they are just left in the open, we can’t ensure that they are left safe.”

Chicago, IL · 2d

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UIC sets enrollment record as U.S. college confidence falls

As doubts about the value of higher education grow nationally, the University of Illinois Chicago is doubling down on affordability and student support and reports record enrollment for the second consecutive year. The university enrolled more than 37,000 students this fall, the highest enrollment in its history. Undergraduate numbers among Illinois residents increased nearly 7%. Marie Lynn Miranda, chancellor of the university, said it reflects a commitment to making college accessible while helping students graduate and secure good jobs. One program covers tuition and mandatory fees for eligible students from families earning $75,000 or less. More than half of this fall’s incoming freshmen qualified. “When you're a university that takes access, affordability, accountability very seriously, the things that make people hesitate about higher education feel less overwhelming for a young person and their family,” Miranda explained. Transfer students are also contributing to UIC’s growth, with more than 2,600 enrolling this fall. The university reports strong interest in nursing, business, STEM and online programs, while working to create pathways for students from community colleges. Nationally, a recent Gallup poll revealed just 31% of Americans consider a college education very important, a record low. Miranda noted the university's racial and socioeconomic diversity

Chicago, IL · 1d

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Fenwick rolls past Highland Park, advances in 6A playoffs

Even after being off with a bye the previous week, the Fenwick High School football team showed little rust in building up a sizable lead and coasting to a 38-20 victory over Highland Park in an IHSA Class 6A first-round playoff game at Triton College, Oct. 30. But while happy...

Highland Park, IL · 3d

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What makes a Lab education different from other Chicago private schools?

A Lab education stands apart because students learn by doing, asking questions and testing their own ideas instead of simply memorizing answers. Founded by educator John Dewey in 1896, University of Chicago Laboratory Schools encourages children to challenge assumptions, think independently and develop a deeper understanding of the world through firsthand experiences.

Chicago, IL · 22h

WGN News

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Newly elected school board could signal major shift for Chicago Public Schools

The Chicago Board of Education is heading in a new direction following Tuesday’s historic election, but the newly elected members will have some major challenges waiting for them.

Chicago, IL · 1d

USA TODAY

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Water bottle strikes high school soccer official after upset win, sparking IHSA probe

The Illinois High School Association (IHSA) announced on Tuesday, Nov. 3, that it is investigating "disturbing actions" directed toward an official on Friday, Oct. 30. The incident followed an IHSA Boys Soccer State Series contest at Glenbard South High School (Glen Ellyn, IL). According to the Daily Herald , official Hanah Shehaiber was assaulted while leaving the field after she officiated a boys soccer Class 2A sectional final between No. 7 Glenbard South and No. 1 Juarez (Chicago, IL). Glenbard South pulled off a 3-1 upset win. Social media video shows that as officials were escorted off the field, a Juarez supporter threw a full bottle of water at them. The water bottle struck Shehaiber in the back and caused her injury. "The Illinois High School Association (IHSA) vehemently condemns disrespectful behavior toward game officials and believes it is imperative that all school administrators, coaches, and fellow fans take an active role in addressing and preventing abusive behavior they witness at any age or level," the statement from the IHSA read. "The IHSA is currently investigating disturbing actions that were directed toward game officials following an IHSA Boys Soccer State Series contest at Glenbard South High School on October 30.

Glen Ellyn, IL · 3d

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Hononegah faces defending champion Fenwick in playoffs

ROCKTON — Like they say, you can choose your friends, but you can’t choose your enemies and that sure applies to the football playoffs. Hononegah (9-1) just happened to draw the 6A defending state champion Fenwick Friars (7-3) for their second-round opponent. Kickoff at Kelsey Field on Saturday is at 1 p.m. “They’re a well-coached team and they are fundamentally sound in every facet of the game,” Hononegah head coach Brian Zimmerman said. “They play in a really tough, private Catholic school league. Their three losses all come to top-10 ranked teams.” So how do the Indians hand them their fourth defeat? “We are going to have to play one of our best games, obviously,” Zimmerman said. “We’re going to have to really limit our mistakes. We’re going to have to be methodical moving the ball. Every possession, we’re going to have to keep moving the sticks. We can’t turn the ball over like we did in the first half against Willowbrook.” The Indians led only 6-3 at halftime against the Warriors last Friday, but ended up winning 32-3 as whatever offensive missteps they experienced in the first half were ironed out during the break. Hononegah’s defense was also terrific.

Rockton, IL · 1d

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District 65 will not cut School Age Child Care

Evanston/Skokie School District 65 will not cut the School Age Child Care (SACC) program as part of its sweeping budget cuts. According to a press release sent out by the Illinois Education Association, the bargaining unit for SACC employees, the Evanston Association of Childcare Professionals (EACCP) worked with district administrators to save the program.

Evanston, IL · 1d

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Busy Night For Jr High Boys Basketball

Franklin Park fell at Aviston 58-37 despite 16 from EJ Wolfe. Ethan Parrett added 10 and Caleb Dice had 8 points. The Salem JV also lost 28-17. Lewis Eddy had 6 points on 2 three pointers, Ryder Gambill added 5. Selmaville jumped out to a 45-2 halftime lead and ran...

Franklin Park, IL · 1d

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District 65 now says financial projection off by $27.35 million, school closure savings less than previously forecasted

Evanston/Skokie School District 65 has revised its financial projections — upping the estimated $17 million error disclosed last week to $27.35 million, according to slides that administrators showed parents Tuesday. The slides also show that the district did not include payments on the lease certificates used to build Foster Elementary School in its financial projections.

Evanston, IL · 1d

USA TODAY

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Jason Sudeikis' Notre Dame family ties make him perfect College GameDay guest picker

Instead of going with Jon Bon Jovi and "Living on a Prayer", ESPN's College GameDay will go with Ted Lasso's "Believe" mantra. Jason Sudeikis was selected as this week's celebrity guest picker in South Bend for the Notre Dame-Miami showdown . Sudeikis, known for his role as Ted Lasso and his decade-long run on "Saturday Night Live", said his grandfather and uncle graduated from Notre Dame. "With deep family roots right here at Notre Dame, having him on campus feels like home," the Fighting Irish's official athletics X account posted Thursday . Thrilled to announce Jason Sudeikis as this week’s @CollegeGameDay guest picker With deep family roots right here at Notre Dame, having him on campus feels like home ☘️ #GoIrish | #CollegeGameDay pic.twitter.com/4Y6vj5Pxao — The Fighting Irish (@FightingIrish) November 5, 2026 Another of Sudeikis' uncles, George Wendt — Norm on "Cheers" — attended Notre Dame but was expelled his junior year after posting a 0.00 GPA. "I flunked out," he told the Kansas City Star in a 2016 interview . "I basically quit and didn't inform the university. I'd moved off campus my junior year, and I didn't think it through. I didn't have a car. It was cold.

South Bend, IN · 1d