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Chicago schools must increase sports opportunities for girls
Chicago Public Schools will be forced to increase athletic opportunities for girls at a minimum of 12 high schools under an agreement with federal investigators. [caption id="attachment_13260" align="alignright" width="318"] Chicago Public Schools...
Illinois approves contact restrictions for high school football
The Illinois High School Association has approved new rules beginning with the upcoming football season that will limit the number of hours and days each week that a team can have live contact during full-pad practices. During the season, teams wi...
More concussion lawsuits could be on the horizon
Illinois made headlines last year when its high school athletic association became the first to be hit with a lawsuit over head injuries. But comments from the plaintiff's attorney suggest more states could come under fire. The New York Times last...
Illinois association launches student-athlete safety campaign
The Illinois High School Association announced today the creation of its "Play Smart. Play Hard." campaign, designed to enhance student-athlete safety across the state. The initiative includes the launching of the Illinois Advisory Council on Play...
Ill. senator introduces bill to improve protection for athletes
An Illinois senator on Thursday introduced legislation that would improve the process of identifying and treating concussions in young athletes nationwide. [caption id="attachment_11620" align="alignright" width="250"] Sen. Dick Durbin (D-IL) has ...
Fine’s Wife Sues ESPN For Libel
The Associated Presshttp://www.statesman.com/sports/ex-syracuse-hoops-coachs-wife-sues-espn-for-2368441.html The wife of fired Syracuse University assistant basketball coach Bernie Fine filed a libel lawsuit Monday against ESPN, saying the network ru...
