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No. 4 Illinois State Rolls To 76-0 Shutout Win Over St. Francis (Ill.) In 2026 Opener

Via Illinois State University Athletics, 27m ago NORMAL, Ill. – Illinois State scored touchdowns on its first 10 drives of the game and scored the second most points in program history on Saturday night, as the No. 4 ranked Redbirds (1-0) rolled to a 76-0 …

Colorado schools are losing students as births, migration slow

Colorado public schools went from adding roughly 3,500 students a year before the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 to losing nearly 4,000 students a year afterward. As more than 870,000 Colorado students return to the classroom for another school year, they are …

Should school start after state fair?

School once returned following the summer break after Labor Day, but the start dates have been creeping further into mid-August for a number of years. The Illinois Farm Bureau’s President Philip Nelson was asked if Illinois should hold off on starting …

Chicago State falls to Roosevelt in first football game in school history

Despite a solid start, Chicago State — debuting as an independent in the Division I FCS ranks — lost its first football game in school history Saturday, falling to Division II Roosevelt 44-28 at SeatGeek Stadium in Bridgeview. Chicago State opened a 7-3 …

Married Illinois beats ‘blackmailers’ to the punch by publishing footage of scandalous kiss with mayor

A married Illinois politician released surveillance footage of herself kissing a powerful local mayor, beating her political enemies to the punch after they allegedly threatened to leak the video unless she quit her campaign. Lyons Township Clerk Elyse …

Football Game Notes #1: St. Francis (0-0) at #4 Illinois State (0-0)

Via University of St. Francis (III.), 6h ago GAME INFORMATION Saturday, August 29 • 6 pm CT Hancock Stadium Normal, Illinois Series History Overall: Illinois State leads 3-0. First: at Illinois State 19, USF 17 (8/31/91) Last: at Illinois State 47 …

Racers lose season opener against Eastern Illinois in fast-paced matchup

The Murray State Racers lost their first game of the 2026 NCAA Football season on Thursday, Aug. 27, losing 28-14 against the Ohio Valley Conference’s Eastern Illinois Panthers despite keeping the score tied until halftime. Neither team found success on …

Illinois State drops season opener, swept by Seton Hall

SOUTH ORANGE, N.J. — Despite a spirited third-set comeback and a strong offensive performance from Ruth Ziegler, Illinois State volleyball opened its 2026 campaign with a 25-18, 25-19, 25-23 loss to Seton Hall on Friday afternoon at Walsh Gymnasium. The …

Illinois High School Football Final Scores - August 28

The 2026 Illinois high school football season got rolling in a big way Friday, Aug. 28, with teams from Chicago to southern Illinois taking the field. Several of the state's top-ranked programs were in action as Week 1 delivered rivalry games, …

Christopher Columbus (FL) Upsets Bishop Gorman (NV) in Top High School Football Matchup: Live Score Recap

The Christopher Columbus Explorers (FL) defeated the No. 4 Bishop Gorman Gaels (NV) 33-28 in a top national high school football matchup on Saturday at Brian Piccolo Stadium. Columbus star athlete A'mir Sears (Miami) was the best player on the field. …

Two Illinois sites rank among highest-risk state parks for tick-borne illness in the US

Two state parks in Illinois have landed on a list of state parks with the highest rate of tick-borne illnesses in the U.S. The website World Atlas ranked 10 parks by the severity of the tick-borne disease problem in their surrounding region. In Illinois, …

TEACHER SHORTAGE REMAINS CONCERN FOR ILLINOIS RURAL SCHOOLS

  Illinois schools continue to struggle with teacher shortages, with rural districts facing some of the greatest challenges. According to the Association of Illinois Rural and Small Schools, teacher vacancies during the 2025-26 school year were 38% higher …

Why Bilingual Education in High School is Hard to Find

Research shows that bilingual education programs, such as dual language immersion, effectively help English learners acquire the English language while also preserving their home language and cultural identity. But most bilingual education programs, in …

Jim Dey | Illinois has a low-profile, but still huge, financial problem

The handful of Illinoisans who pay attention to the state’s beleaguered public pension systems probably focus on those that serve teachers, state employees and the like. They’re in bad shape, woefully underfunded thanks to years of neglect by past …

Capitol News Illinois | Illinois to receive up to $768M in Meta settlement over teen social media addiction

CHICAGO — Illinois will receive up to $768 million from a multi-state $17.1 billion settlement with social-media giant Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram — the culmination of a three-year legal battle brought by state attorneys general. …

ILLINOIS TO RECEIVE UP TO $768 MILLION IN META SOCIAL MEDIA SETTLEMENT

  Illinois is set to receive up to $768 million as part of a $17.1 billion multi-state settlement with Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram. Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul joined nearly three dozen attorneys general in suing Meta in …

Illini Legends, Lists and Lore: First-time Illinois opponents in football season openers

In less than a week — Thursday, Sept. 3 — the Illinois football team opens the 2026 season against an opponent it’s never played before: the UAB Blazers. It’s a fairly common occurrence among other Big Ten teams to face off against opponent they’ve never …

Meet Wyoming's Foes: Northern Illinois

Northern Illinois (3-9 overall, 2-6 MAC) Late change: Remember when Northern Illinois trotted into South Bend and beat then-No. 5-ranked Notre Dame in 2024? It’s been tough sledding for the Huskies since. NIU finished 4-4 in the Mid-American Conference …

Illinois High School Football Media Poll

Routine urology waits carry hidden quality-of-life risks, warns Urology Expert surgeon in the West Midlands

Thousands across Birmingham, Solihull and the Black Country still face long waits for common conditions, from kidney stones to enlarged prostates. BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, UNITED KINGDOM, August 30, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Recent national …

Local, national and international startups and AI training: 'Intelligenza di Comunità' arrives to Monasterace, Italy

Innovative startups and AI training take centre stage in Monasterace, exploring emerging tech for tourism, healthcare and cultural heritage. MONASTERACE (RC), ITALY, August 29, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- On 31 August, from 6:00 pm, the Medieval Castle …

Students Launch Statewide Push for 1 Million Postcards Urging Newsom to Say Yes to EFTC

California Catholic school leaders join students’ growing coalition targeting 1 Million postcards to Gov. Newsom on World Teachers’ Day. PANORAMA CITY, CA, UNITED STATES, August 29, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Students at St. Genevieve Parish Schools are …

Nurse Leader Cherie L. Davis Releases 'Ninety Seconds', Sharing Insights From Fifteen Years of Nursing Experience

DURHAM, NC, UNITED STATES, August 29, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Author and Nurse Leader Cherie L. Davis has released Ninety Seconds: What Nursing Taught Me Between Breakdowns and Bad Shifts, a new book drawing on fifteen years of experience across …

Solasta Counselling Highlights Comprehensive Adult Autism Assessment

Calgary psychology practice explains why autism may be identified later in life and why comprehensive adult assessment matters. CALGARY, ALBERTA, CANADA, August 29, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Solasta Counselling, a Calgary psychology practice …

Bible with Life Invites Churches to Use Its Blessing Songs in Member Care

Pastors and small-group leaders can create personalized Scripture songs for members facing illness, loss, or milestones, at no cost to the church. NASHVILLE, TN, UNITED STATES, August 29, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Bible with Life is inviting churches …

Australia and MoES release animated audio stories to support learning for students who do not speak Lao at home

The 50 stories are drawn from the Grade 1 Lao Language textbook (19 stories) and the Grade 1 Spoken Lao textbook (31 stories). They cover everyday situations relevant to young learners, including talking about family, asking for help, and participating in …

saVRee Introduces Comprehensive Valve Training Courses Covering Operation, Maintenance, and Common Failure Modes

saVRee introduces new valve training courses covering operation and maintenance. LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, August 28, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- saVRee has introduced a comprehensive suite of valve training courses designed to support technicians, …

Actor Gil Bellows to Lead Exclusive Scene Study Series at Vancouver Film School

Acclaimed actor, director, and producer Gil Bellows returns for expanded fall series, giving actors three opportunities to collaborate on-campus at VFS. VANCOUVER, BC, CANADA, August 28, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- ANNOUNCEMENT HIGHLIGHTS: …

Adriana’s Insurance Turns Back-to-School Into a Celebration of Confidence

More than 4,000 families gathered in Irvine for a day built around kids, community, and a strong start to the school year. IRVINE, CA, UNITED STATES, August 28, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- For one Saturday in Irvine, going back to school looked …

Cognota Appoints Beth Gantz as Chief Revenue Officer and James Spere as Chief Product Technology Officer

Tech veterans join Cognota to lead go-to-market strategy and revenue growth and product development for the LearnOps category leader. TORONTO, CANADA, August 28, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Cognota, the market leader in Learning Operations ( …

Cannabis for Cancer Declaration Seeks Partners for Cannabinoid Trials in Dogs

Organization encourages clinical cancer research following a 2026 systematic review supporting investigation of CBD's potential antitumor effects in dogs BALTIMORE, MD, UNITED STATES, August 28, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Cannabis for Cancer …

The 13th PORTRAIT Winners Take the Global Stage on TERAVARNA

TERAVARNA announces 489 winners from 42 countries in its 13th Portrait Competition, awarding cash prizes, VR showcases, and Artsy features. LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, August 28, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The art gallery TERAVARNA invites …

ECOLINT: L’École Internationale de Genève nomme Nicolas Péjout au poste de Directeur général

À l’issue d’une vaste recherche internationale, le Conseil de Fondation de l’Ecolint a nommé Nicolas Péjout. GENèVE, SWITZERLAND, August 28, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- À l’issue d’une vaste recherche internationale, le Conseil de Fondation de l’Ecolint …

International Beauty Institute’s Hamilton Campus Celebrates Ten Year Anniversary

International Beauty Institute (IBI) celebrates ten years in Hamilton, Ontario, one of the school’s four campus locations in the Greater Toronto Area. HAMILTON, ONTARIO, CANADA, August 28, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- International Beauty …

UltraHumanizer Launches a Completely Free AI Humanizer With Built-In Text Refinement Features

UltraHumanizer launches a completely free AI humanizer with text refinement, tone options, and secondary editing for more natural, polished writing. HONG KONG, HONG KONG, HONG KONG, August 28, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- UltraHumanizer has …

New Book Explores Life, Consciousness, and Self-Reflection Through MVK Philosophy

Namo Narayana presents a contemplative philosophical dialogue encouraging readers to question, reflect, and discover meaning for themselves. DUBAI , DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, August 28, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A new philosophical work by …

ARC Core® K-5 Featured on the Pennsylvania DOE’s List of Curriculum Materials for Evidence-Based Reading Instruction

BLUE BELL, PA, UNITED STATES, August 28, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- American Reading Company is proud to share that ARC Core® is featured on the Pennsylvania Department of Education’s list of recommended curriculum materials for K-5 evidence-based …

Oklahoma City Community College film school honored as one of ‘MovieMaker’ magazine’s best for the 5th consecutive year

Oklahoma City Community College earns MovieMaker magazine’s Best Film Schools honor for the fifth consecutive year. OKLAHOMA CITY, OK, UNITED STATES, August 28, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- For the fifth consecutive year, Oklahoma City Community …

Barasch & McGarry Charitable Foundation Announces Inaugural 25th Remembrance Scholarship Recipients

Six students who carry the legacy of 9/11 responders and survivors will receive $25,000 scholarships toward their college educations NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, August 28, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As the nation prepares to mark the 25th anniversary …