Select pics: 96-yard rush for touchdown
We got a few pictures of the longest rushing play ever at an IHSA title game resulting in a touchdown. Ivory Kelly-Martin of Nazareth Academy.
3 die in Colo. Planned Parenthood shooting
A shootout at a Planned Parenthood clinic in Colorado Springs left at least 3 dead and more than 10 injured. The suspect (terrorist) is in custody.
IL football state championship predictions, 5A–8A
We can't predict a winner in Class 7A, but here are our mathematics-based predictions for the state final games in Illinois, Classes 5A, 6A, & 8A.
IL football state championship predictions, 1A–4A
We have a few predictions for the IL high school state title football games, starting with 1A–4A. Based on select team statistics.
Centerville treats us to a Roaring 20s dance party
The Centerville Jazz Band brings a literary dream to the field at Lucas Oil Stadium for Bands of America and continues the greatness of the past.
Mass. will use PARCC questions, on its own
One of the leaders of PARCC has decided to reduce its level of dependence on tests from the multistate consortium.
Lake Zurich band might scrub Paris trip
Will the attacks in Paris cause a suburban Chicago marching band to cancel their trip to the City of Lights 13 months from now?
Marching competition is a head fake at Kiski Area
Part 2 of 35: Kiski Area HS marching band at Bands of America Grand Nationals: 2nd place in semifinals, Class 2A. Alien.
A Muslim student’s perspective on terrorism
Muslim students are concerned that we are stereotyping all Muslims as terrorists. Maybe some people are, but most aren't. We have bigger problems.
Poorer countries have more bullying, fighting
Living in poorer countries makes it more likely that a child will be the victim of bullying and be involved in physical fights more often.