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January 8, 2024

Illinois HS coaching staff fired after player elbowed opponent in face

An Illinois boys varsity coaching staff has been fired for the actions of one of its players during a holiday tournament. Josh Bradley and his Eldorado High School varsity boys basketball coaching staff were fired at a special meeting of the schoo...


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May 4, 2022

Illinois Athletics Will Not Field Div. 1 Hockey Team

The University of Illinois Division of Intercollegiate Athletics has concluded its exploration of Division I men's ice hockey and, barring an unforeseen change, does not intend to add the sport, Director of Athletics Josh Whitman announced.  Effecti...


moline
April 13, 2021

Police Complete Investigation into Moline Football Racist Video

The police's investigation into the Moline (IL) High School football team and a video that depicted a racist scene in a locker room has been completed. The information has been turned over to Rock Island County State's Attorney Dora Villarreal for re...


June 12, 2018

Illinois adopts mercy rule for high school basketball

Illinois will implement a mercy rule for high school basketball regular season games beginning with the 2018-19 season. The Illinois High School Association's (IHSA) Board of Directors approved the change earlier this month. The new rule will star...


November 23, 2016

Result of Illinois high school football game heads to court

An Illinois judge on Wednesday will consider overturning the result of a high school football playoff game that ended in controversy when officials improperly applied a penalty at a critical moment. Fenwick and Plainfield North high schools faced ...


May 25, 2016

Illinois examining pitch limits in high school baseball

Illinois could join a growing number of states that are implementing pitch counts for high school baseball players, an effort to curb arm and shoulder injuries. [caption id="attachment_15407" align="alignright" width="250"] Photo: Kevin Hoffman[/c...


November 9, 2015

University of Illinois fires A.D. Mike Thomas

The University of Illinois announced today it has parted ways with Athletic Director Mike Thomas following an external review of abuse allegations within the football and women's basketball programs. [caption id="attachment_14525" align="alignrigh...


November 4, 2015

School broke law by discriminating against transgender student

An Illinois school district violated the law by barring a transgender student-athlete from the girls' locker rooms, federal authorities concluded this week. [caption id="attachment_14502" align="alignright" width="297"] An Illinois transgender hi...