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3 Illinois School Districts Suddenly the Best in America for 2025
This is quite an honor and could be a glimpse into the future as 3 Illinois school districts have suddenly been named the best in America for next year? Hold on. Has someone been playing in the time machine?. This is seriously a very prestigious list. For Niche to name...
6 Illinois School Districts Just Given the Lowest Grade Possible
Well, at least they tried. That was my defense of 6 Illinois school districts that were just given the lowest possible grade for academics. It would be inappropriate for someone like me to be judging whether a school district is doing a good job or a bad one. That's what the respected website Niche just did though and some school districts didn't fare as well as others. They look at academics, sports, teachers and diversity among other factors before deciding which school districts have excelled and which ones haven't.
Braddock Cates, Williamsville football hum in Sangamo win over Athens
(This story was updated to add new information.) ATHENS — Braddock Cates bolted out of the gates with a touchdown run in the opening two minutes and the Williamsville football team coasted to a 52-6 Sangamo Conference win over Athens on Friday. ...
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...
CS8 stunner: U-High beats Glenwood for first time since joining league
NORMAL — If last year’s win over Decatur MacArthur turned the page for the Normal U-High football team, then Friday’s stunning victory over Chatham Glenwood started a new chapter. "I think that’s probably a fair statement," U-High coach Brody Walworth said. "Last year against MacArthur was pretty special, too. That was a corner-turning win last year and now we’re in a situation where we think we’re competitive with the best teams in the league. To finally get...
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