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The State Journal-Register

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Super freshman leaps into girls swimming history at Springfield High

Springfield High won its first Central State Eight Conference girls swimming and diving meet since 2016 on October 24 at Eisenhower Pool. The Senators exceeded expectations with 409 points, and outscored second place Normal U-High (318) by 91. Defending champs Chatham Glenwood was third with 196 points. "The girls set that goal at the beginning of the season — they knew that they could and wanted to do it," said Springfield coach Erin Myers of conquering the CS8. "I told them that everything had to be swam just right. We were originally seeded to only win by 18 points. They were excited. It was a lot of fun." CS8 swim results: Springfield High freshman phenom sets two CS8 swim records Now, the Senators and a super freshman want more. The freshman is Emma Herrin, and she has lit a fire in Springfield High that hasn't sparkled in 10 years. Herrin won and set a new school record in the 100-yard butterfly at conference when she went under the state qualifying time (58.46 seconds) and finished with a personal best mark of 56.89. Her time also snapped a previous CS8 record (58.90) that was set in 2017 by Sacred Heart-Griffin graduate

Springfield, IL · 2d

High School On SI

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Updated Illinois High School Football Playoff Brackets: Matchups, Scores and State Championship Schedule

Updated 2026 Illinois high school football playoff brackets for all eight IHSA classes, with November 6–7 matchups, scores and state championship dates.

Illinois · 2d

High School On SI

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Illinois High School Football Schedule, Scores & Live Updates (IHSA) — November 6-7

Get IHSA live updates and final scores as the 2026 Illinois high school football season continues November 6-7

Illinois · 2d

WCIA

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Scores: IHSA football playoffs (11/07/26)

CENTRAL ILLINOIS (WCIA) – Saturday, Oct. 7, saw the third week of playoffs for high school football in Illinois play out and several teams in the WCIA 3 viewing area advance to the quarterfinals. Saturday’s winners are just three wins away from a state title. Check out Central Illinois scores below. This story will be […]

Illinois · 12h

Fox News

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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 · 4d

newschannel20.com

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Athens football coach Ryan Knox steps down from coaching after 18 seasons

Athens high school football coach Ryan Knox is stepping away from coaching the program after 18 seasons. Knox confirmed that he is stepping away from the sidelines, but will remain in education. Coach Knox took over for Joey Dion in 2008. The program won just one game in the previous...

Athens, IL · 1d

My Journal Courier

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Community Champions: Winchester teachers honored for initiatives to help students in and out of class

Two Winchester teachers have been named the Journal-Courier's Community Champions for October for their initiatives to help students.

Winchester, IL · 1d

Crafting Your Home

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Illinois Schools Must Limit Student Phone Access From First Bell to Final Bell Starting With the 2027-28 School Year

Under SB 2427, signed July 28, 2026, Illinois districts must limit student phone access from first bell to final bell by 2027-28, with exceptions for medical needs and IEPs.

Illinois · 2d

The Telegraph

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'Team 102' gets Jersey football back in playoffs, raises bar for future

With senior Trevor Tucker posting the third-best rushing season in Jersey football history, the Panthers overcame a 1-5 start to make the playoffs and finish 5-6.

Jerseyville, IL · 1d

ilikeillinois.com

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Illinois community colleges see highest career and technical education enrollment growth in nine years

Enrollment in career and technical education programs at Illinois community colleges is up nearly 6% this fall, reaching its highest level in nine years as more students turn to career-focused training and education. CTE enrollment has increased every year since fall 2022, growing 26.1% over that period. The programs now...

Illinois · 1d

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IHSA Announces 24 Proposed Constitution and By-law Changes

The Illinois High School Association (IHSA) has received 24 proposals that could amend its Constitution and By-laws during the 2026-27 legislative cycle. The proposals were submitted by principals and official representatives of IHSA member schools. The IHSA Legislative Commission’s initial review was scheduled for Monday, November 2. The proposals...

Illinois · 1d

fox32chicago.com

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Illinois school budget blunders and corruption raise questions about taxpayer oversight

From a $27 million budgeting error in Evanston-Skokie schools to federal fraud charges against a former Aurora school board president, Illinois Policy Institute's Bryce Hill discusses government accountability, corruption and what parents can do to keep tabs on their school district's finances.

Illinois · 1d

centraloregondaily.com

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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...

Glen Ellyn, IL · 1d

KFVS12

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Giant City School earns Illinois’ highest school rating

Jackson County, IL · 1d

USA TODAY

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Illinois high school football playoffs: Dates, brackets, schedule

Illinois' 2026 high school football postseason has already delivered a ton of excitement. Playoff action in the Prairie State kicked off two weeks ago, and last week provided an all-time classic first-round matchup. In a wild game that included a fourth-quarter venue change in Chicago, No. 9 Quincy Senior High School knocked off No. 8 Sarah E. Goode STEM Academy 88-84 on Friday, Oct. 30. The game was a record-setter in total points in IHSA history. While a high-scoring affair like last week's is not likely, moving into Round 2 should provide some closer matchups as the playoffs heat up. Here's what you need to know about the Illinois football playoffs, including when it starts and how to watch: Watch Illinois high school football playoffs live on NFHS Network When do Illinois high school football playoffs start? The 2026 Illinois high school football playoffs kicked off on Oct. 23-24 with the Opening Round. First-round action was played last week, on Oct. 30-31. How to watch Illinois high school football playoff games Illinois high school football playoff games can be streamed on the NFHS Network . Which Illinois high school football teams are ranked nationally? East St. Louis is the only

Illinois · 2d

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Athens’ Knox Announces Decision To Step Down As Head Football Coach

After speaking with his players earlier this week, we sat down with Athens High School’s Ryan Knox to discuss his decision to step away as head football coach. The full 14 minute interview will be posted later on The Download with DP podcast.

Athens, IL · 1d

KWQC

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Students raise record 1M+ meals in 40th Student Hunger Drive; match pushes total to 2.8M

Iowa · 2d

MyStateline.com WTVO WQRF

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Expanded IHSA football playoffs could be one-and-done

The newly expanded playoff field in high school football in Illinois could well be one-and-done. That is one of several potential changes that could be put up for a vote before IHSA member schools.

Illinois · 4d

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Southern Illinois schools earn Exemplary ratings on 2026 Illinois Report Card

SOUTHERN ILLINOIS (KBSI) — Several Southern Illinois schools have earned the state’s highest overall designation on the 2026 Illinois Report Card. Carterville High School, Tri-C Elementary School, Giant City School and Vienna High School were among the schools receiving an Exemplary designation. The report cards, released Oct. 30,...

Illinois · 3d