Decoding the IHSA’s new ‘Super Team’ rule
We break down the 3,500-student enrollment cap that is set to end championship eligibility for major co-ops across Illinois.
Illinois
Highland Park parade, 2 years after mass shooting
A northern suburb of Chicago resumed part of its July Fourth community celebrations just two years after a mass shooting at the event.
Illinois Bans Book Bans
Book bans by public libraries and schools will be illegal in Illinois, starting next year, thanks to a new law signed this week.
Voters rescue Warren’s creative marching band program
Voters passed a referendum in Gurnee, IL, in June, and dedicated more money to the public schools on Chicago's north shore.
Student news roundup, Illinois, Nov. 30
Creative arts during a pandemic, pause on winter sports, Thanksgiving activities, election volunteers, and a passion for equality.
Student news roundup, Illinois, Oct. 12
Nobel Prize in physics, BLM and racial injustice, hearing voices, challenges of e-learning & solutions, election.
Student news roundup, Illinois, Oct. 5
Presidential debate chaos, to wear or not wear a mask, to Zoom or do learning in person, latest mag issue, fine arts and museums.
Student news roundup, Illinois, Sept. 28
Remote learning woes, BLM vs. ALM, inclusion and diversity, Halloween and fall, yearbook art, and a drive-in fall play.
On constitutional flat taxes in Illinois
An important ballot question in IL involves the elimination of the flat tax in favor of a graduated income tax structure.
Student news roundup, Illinois, Sept. 21
The death of The Notorious RBG, foreign exchange student from France, live streaming plays, BLM, and (of course) remote learning.