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IHSA football approves playoff expansion of 48 teams per class, among other changes
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IHSA football approves playoff expansion of 48 teams per class, among other changes

  • Jake Bedell
  • Updated Dec 16, 2025

BLOOMINGTON, Ill. (WAND) - Tuesday morning, member schools of the IHSA approved all 12 amendment proposals that appeared during the annual ref…

Shiloh High School students spread holiday cheer with food baskets for families in need
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Shiloh High School students spread holiday cheer with food baskets for families in need

  • by Jacob Gordon
  • Updated Feb 24, 2026

It’s the season of giving at Shiloh High School, where students are making sure families in their community have a holiday meal on the table.

Cerro Gordo PTO brings a 'Winter Wonderland' to local students
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Cerro Gordo PTO brings a 'Winter Wonderland' to local students

  • WAND Digital Team
  • Updated Dec 8, 2025

This marks the third year that the Cerro Gordo PTO has organized decorations for the high school, with the theme "Winter Wonderland." 

Eisenhower HS to resume classes after cancellation over tech issues
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Eisenhower HS to resume classes after cancellation over tech issues

  • WAND Digital Team
  • Updated Oct 6, 2025

Eisenhower High School will resume classes Oct. 7 after cancelling them Monday due to technology issues.

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Longtime St. Teresa Coach Todd Vohland announces retirement
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Longtime St. Teresa Coach Todd Vohland announces retirement

  • WAND Digital Team
  • Updated Jul 16, 2025

DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) — St. Teresa High School's track and field and cross country coach Todd Vohland announced his retirement from coaching.

Effingham police to conduct active shooter response training at high school
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Effingham police to conduct active shooter response training at high school

  • WAND Digital Team
  • Updated Jul 15, 2025

These drills will take place at Effingham High School and are planned, controlled exercises involving law enforcement, school staff, and emergency responders. There is no actual threat.

Illinois House passes proposal requiring Arab American history for elementary, high school students
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Illinois House passes proposal requiring Arab American history for elementary, high school students

  • Mike Miletich
  • Updated Apr 16, 2025

A bill moving to the Illinois Senate could require Arab American history for elementary and high school students.

Illinois proposal could expand mental health education for teens
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Illinois proposal could expand mental health education for teens

  • Mike Miletich
  • Updated Mar 21, 2025

Illinois high school students have asked state lawmakers to pass a plan this spring to require age-appropriate mental health education in middle school and high school.

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