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Four of America’s Five Best School Districts Are in Illinois
The kids are getting back to school in Illinois, and it got me thinking about the finest districts. Like, what school districts are better than others?. When I hopped on Niche to check out the best school districts in America and see how Illinois compares to the rest of the country, I was taken aback by the high rankings.
Springfield School District announces ‘restrictive cell phone policy’
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WCIA) — The Springfield School District has announced their new policy on cell phones and other electronics. The school district described the policy to be “restrictive” for students. “The goal is to limit the distractions and disruptions that cell phones can cause while at school and allow students to focus on their school […]
Missouri & Illinois Schools with the Most Bizarre Mascot Names
Growing up in Edwardsville, Illinois I recall as a kid being nonplussed about the E’ville high mascot “Tigers”. There were so many other schools that had that same mascot name around the area that it seemed uninspired and boring. Wasn’t there something more identifiable to the town? Something???...anyone??...please?
Preseason High School Football Preview: Rochester Rockets
Springfield, ILL. (WICS) — Rochester claimed the 4A state championship last season, which included going undefeated on their path to their 9th title in program history. It's the Rochester standard but just repeating on its own isn't the sole motivation. Every season playing for the Rockets is about family, tradition, and adding another state championship just as many players grew up getting to see.
Pigskin Preview 2024: Southeast Spartans
Assistant Coaches: Rob Buchanan, Marcus Bates, Don Readus, Ryan Moldenhauer, Darian Shelby, Tyler Altfillisch, Jarrett Anderson, Bradley Defreitas. Gabe Lobmaster – Linemen who has put up some size and improved tremendously since last year. Jacque Robinson – Another linemen who is ready to make the transition into a bigger...
Pigskin Preview 2024: Rochester Rockets
Assistant Coaches: Steve Buecker, Derrick Nelson, J.C. Clarke, Tyson Corley, Rich McMahan, Eric Warren, Tyler Mazzini, Matt Swaine, Matt Lauber, Christian Gripper, Mike Gunter, Andrew McGhghy, Camden Ramsey, Jim Smith, Brett Tackett, Jordan Raps, Albert Stillman, Jim Rychel. Last Year’s Conference Record: 9-0 Last Year’s Overall Record: 14-0.
Illinois Home To One Of Most Expensive Colleges In America
In recent years, the dream of earning a degree from a top-tier university has become increasingly elusive, as tuition costs have skyrocketed to unprecedented levels. The financial burden of pursuing higher education is now a critical concern for students and families alike, forcing many to reconsider their academic aspirations. College...
Pigskin Preview 2024: Athens Warriors
Assistant Coaches: Curtis Dion, Sean Knox, Brett Ripple, Fletcher Morgan, Nick Hanner, and Mason Reiff. Biggest Rival Game Every Year: Maroa Forsyth and Williamsville. Number of returning starters: 5 full-time starters and 3 part-time starters. Offense: 4. Kody Walsh-Center. Chris Dillon-Right Tackle. Zak Edwards-Wide Receiver. Will Bushong for 3 games...
Springfield-area teachers, staff get pay bump under new contract
The Ball-Chatham Board of Education last week unanimously approved a three-year teachers contract hammered out after four months of negotiation. Ball-Chatham Education Association (BCEA) members ratified the agreement with an 85.4% favorable vote in late July. The current contract expires Aug. 15, just after students come back for the school year. ...
Athens’ Knox Talks Week Nine Against Oregon
Athens football has picked up a week nine game against Oregon High School after Riverton cancelled their varsity football season in the Sangamo conference. We spoke with the Warriors head football coach and athletic director about the decision and what to expect.
It’s A Historic Time For Illinois High School Girls Sports
It's a very exciting time for high school sports in Illinois with a new opportunity starting this fall for the female athletes. High School Girls Flag Football Kicks Off Officially This Fall In Illinois. It's been an amazing year for women's sports. A year ago, a world record-breaking crowd of...
3 Illinois dental schools secure funding
Three dental schools in Illinois earned endowments from the Illinois State Dental Society. Each of the three schools will receive $8,000 from the ISDS Foundation's dental education endowment fund. Here are the three schools and how they plan to use the additional funds:. UIC College of Dentistry (Chicago): Upgrade its...
A new Illinois bill would transform how the state funds higher education
Illinois Senate Majority Leader Kimberly Lightford just introduced a bill that would transform how the state funds higher education. Northern Illinois University president Lisa Freeman served on the state’s Commission on Equitable Public University Funding. Their task was to create a “data-driven approach” to funding higher-ed. That’s...
U of I getting almost $33M in cancer research funds
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WCIA) — $32.6 million in federal funding is going to the University of Illinois to help advance cancer research. The money comes through the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H) Precision Surgical Interventions program. It will benefit the invention of new imaging techniques that will allow surgeons to remove all remaining microscopic […]
#1 Reason Back-to-School Season is the Best Time of Year in Illinois
There's nothing better than going to the store on a Tuesday, in the middle of the day, and not seeing a single child in sight. Maybe that's just me, but boy is it nice!. It honestly feels like summer just started, but now we're headed into the new school year. Oh, how time passes us by!
ILLINOIS EASTERN COMMUNITY COLLEGE DUAL CREDIT CLASSES HAVE BIG IMPACT ON LOCAL STUDENTS
Local students are seeing a big impact from dual credit classes taken at Frontier Community College, Lincoln Trail College, Olney Central College, and Wabash Valley College. Dual credit classes allow high school students to take college-level classes and earn college credit while still in high school. Illinois Eastern Community Colleges...
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