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After bullying, hazing investigation, Illinois high school football coach serves suspension
ROCHESTER — After allegations of hazing and bullying in his program, Rochester football coach Derek Leonard was suspended for his team's regular-season finale Oct. 25. After an investigation from Edwardsville attorney Tueth Keeney, the Rochester school board voted 4-1 to accept recommendations, which included the one-game suspension for Leonard. Susan Nichols, the school district's legal counsel, read from a prepared statement Thursday after the school board came out of a closed session. ...
Twenty-two area high school football teams headed to IHSA playoffs
PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD/WYZZ) — The regular season is over, it’s time for postseason football. Twenty-one area teams will play in the high school football state playoffs, as announced by the Illinois High School Association on Saturday. The 256-team playoff field is set but game dates and times don’t have to be finalized until Monday. Undefeated […]
Central Illinois high school bands win big in competitions this weekend
(WMBD) — Central Illinois had bands taking road trips three different directions this weekend, with some bringing home hardware. Three competitions took place including Bands of America in St. Louis, Illinois Marching Band Championships at the University of Illinois and the Marching Band Classic at Western Illinois University. Bands of America Morton High School and […]
Illinois Campus Quad Named Among America’s Most Beautiful
If you've been to college, one of the best parts of the experience is usually happening somewhere inside the quad. Architectural Digest defines the quad, or quadrangle, as the heart of the school, a lush green space typically encircled by academic buildings or student residences. It's a unique feature that sets each campus apart.
IHSA football playoffs: Complete schedule for the Springfield area
Here is the high school football playoff schedule for teams in the Springfield-area. This page will be updated with dates and times as they become known. Week 9 top takeaways: What we learned in Week 9 football? Rochester, Chatham Glenwood can still score in a flash Week 9 top performers: Springfield-area high school football: Top performers, results from Week 9 ...
Illinois Tops Charts as Best State for Teachers in America
Teachers are the unsung heroes of our world, guiding and shaping the minds of tomorrow amidst a rapidly changing landscape. In Illinois, we're lucky enough to have some of the best educators in the country. As technology evolves, the role of educators becomes even more pivotal. Imagine having an AI...
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