Sports

NFL Innovates for Safety: New Helmet Add-On Approved for Upcoming Season

Chicago, IL - In a landmark decision aimed at enhancing player safety, the NFL has authorized the use of Guardian Caps, a new helmet add-on, for in-season games. These...

Celebrating National High Five Day: Former Marine, World Series Champ, Credited with the Iconic Gesture Creation

Chicago, IL - When was the last time you celebrated with a high five?  On National High Five Day,...

Unprecedented: Niles Notre Dame’s Tully First Non-Boundaried School Leader to Head IHSA

BLOOMINGTON, IL â€“ The Illinois High School Association (IHSA) elected Dan Tully, principal of Niles Notre Dame College Prep,...

Illinois Football Camps Face Air Quality Concerns: IHSA Monitoring Situation

CHICAGO, IL - As football training camps gear up across the country, a new concern looms over young athletes:...

Illinois Football Star Soared to New Heights in Space, Leaves NASA with a Stellar Legacy

CHAMPAIGN, IL - After an impressive career spanning 14 years at NASA, former Illinois football player and Missouri native,...

KCC sophomore Velazquez represents students for Illinois Community College Board

KANKAKEE - Kankakee Community College sophomore Enrique Velazquez will represent all Illinois students as the student representative for the Illinois Community College Board (ICCB). “Enrique...

IHSA Temporarily Pauses Sports & Activities Under New State Mitigations

The Illinois High School Association (IHSA) Board of Directors met for a special virtual meeting on Thursday, November 19, 2020, where the Board provided...

Joliet Junior College wins NJCAA Division III Women’s Cross Country National Championship

JOLIET – Joliet Junior College (JJC) took home NJCAA Division III Women’s Cross Country National Championship over the weekend in Iowa. The meet took place...

‘Another major spike is developing’ Olivet President warns students to limit contacts, off-campus visits

BOURBONNAIS – Olivet Nazarene University is on the heels of ‘another major spike’ on campus.  A warning was sent out to students Thursday by...

Chicago Bears close Halas Hall after linemen test positive for COVID-19

CHICAGO – Halas Hall was closed to Chicago Bears staff and players after two Chicago Bears linemen tested positive for COVID-19. NFL Media first reported...

ISBE asks schools to work with sports recommendations, prioritize health of 1.76 million students

SPRINGFIELD – Illinois State Board of Education officials are urging school districts in state to prioritize the health of the 1.76 million children in...
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