High school sports such as basketball and football were given more hope than ever of having a season after the IDPH allowed competition for re…
In Charleston athletic director Derrick Zerrusen's first year in the position, it has become clear to never put the cart before the horse when…
Before the IHSA Board of Directors meeting on Wednesday, Illinois basketball, football and baseball coaches shared tweets of support for the w…
Low-risk sports such as boys swimming and girls bowling have been cleared to return in some areas, but not in Macon County.
Low-risk sports such as boys swimming and girls bowling have been cleared to return in Central Illinois as Region 2 moves to Tier 2 Emergence …
The Illinois High School Association didn't set a date to resume sports and hope contact days can begin soon, pending Illinois Department of P…
MAROA — It started with #LetUsPlay and now #HearOurVoiceIllinois is a rallying cry for Illinois high school athletes, parents, coaches and fan…
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Watch now: Maroa-Forsyth athletes begin #HearOurVoiceIllinois campaign to bring back high school sports
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No schedule set for resumption of high school sports, but IHSA hopes contact days get IDPH approval
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IHSA meets with deputy governor, health department, but no timeline set for return of sports
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With special IHSA meeting approaching, questions remain as contact days can resume in Tier 1 counties on Monday
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Watch now: Illinois' Brad Underwood talks about his support of IHSA and high school players and coaches
The Illinois High School Association finally got a long awaited meeting with the Illinois Department of Public Health along with Illinois Dep…
MOUNT ZION — When Mount Zion volleyball returns to action — hopefully sometime in 2021 — senior Emily Cole said the team will surprise a lot o…
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Check out the top 10 sports stories from 2020 including changes in the Illini football leadership, Macon Speedway celebrating its 75th season …
DECATUR — In 2020, it was the single story that touched all sporting events — the COVID-19 pandemic and the cancellations and delays that followed.Â
WARRENSBURG — Jackson Cook is making his lists and checking them twice.Â
The sudden passing of MacArthur girls basketball coach Michael "Dubb" Williams in July was met with shock and sadness around Central Illinois …
When high school sports return to Illinois in 2021, there might not be enough hours in the day for Clinton's Mallory Cyrulik. The Maroons juni…
MAROA — Maroa-Forsyth quarterback Wade Jostes had a choice to make as he was narrowing his college offers: NAIA versus NCAA schools.
After 11 season leading the Raiders, Central A&M boys basketball coach Rob Smith resigned on Saturday.Â
TUSCOLA — In a typical basketball season, fans would be enjoying some of the best basketball of the year in Christmas tournaments across Centr…
MOWEAQUA — The 2019-20 high school boys basketball season saw the end of a remarkable run by the Central A&M's boys basketball team.
The COVID-19 pandemic has stressed many relationships. In Illinois, a rift developed between the Illinois High School Association (IHSA) and G…
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SULLIVAN — When Emily White wasn't leading the Sullivan girls basketball team in scoring — 16.1 points per game last season — she was playing …
Although moving high school football from the fall sports calendar grabbed the headlines, four COVID low-risk sports — boys and girls golf, gi…
Sports reporter Jim Benson picks some memorable writes from this year. From covering the Illinois State basketball team to the global pandemic…
CHARLESTON — Just like her play on the volleyball court, Katarina Blase was trying to find the right balance in her college choice.Â
Kindred: Will The Meeting, Part 2, to re-open high school sports in Illinois happen? Don't bet on it
Welcome to The Meeting, Part 2. It is Part 2 in name only because, as you recall, Part 1 never happened.
The IHSA announced Monday it would like to meet with the governor's office and Illinois Department of Public Health before Jan. 1 to determine…
MACON — When the weather is cooperating in Macon, you will find Meridian senior Chloe Moyer on the track working on hurdling.
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