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History and Timeline of the 'March Madness' Nickname for the NCAA Tournament

Here's everything you need to know about the history of the term 'March Madness', including when. it became officially linked to the NCAA Tournament.

Sports Illustrated · Mar 15, 2025

New report finds 35% of Chicago households don’t have enough food

The Greater Chicago Food Depository and NORC at the University of Chicago surveyed Chicago residents this summer, finding that food insecurity is particularly pronounced on the city’s South Side.

Chicago Sun-Times · Feb 14, 2024

IHSA announces that high school football district proposal has failed

Illinois high schools voted against the implementation of a district system for football the Illinois High School Association announced on Tuesday.

Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 19, 2023

Previewing the top high school football state quarterfinals

A look at five of this weekend’s best games.

Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 10, 2023

Marquee will televise Prep Bowl, two other high school football games this month

Marquee Sports Network announced on Tuesday that it will televise this year’s Prep Bowl, which will be held at Lane on Nov. 24 at 1 p.m.

Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 7, 2023

IHSA releases latest bylaw proposals: Football districts, transfer rules and more

Twenty-three proposals were revealed, including one that resurrects the concept of districts for football.

Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 7, 2023

Do private schools have an unfair advantage in the state football playoffs?

If you look at the list of total state championships, three of the top four schools (Joliet Catholic, Mount Carmel, Providence) are private.

Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 5, 2023

2023 IHSA state football semifinal results and schedule

The dates and times have been revealed for all the state semifinals.

Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 5, 2023

Corliss among 20 Public League schools benefitting from co-op football teams this season

As enrollments continue to diverge among the schools under the Public League football umbrella — which includes both traditional Chicago Public Schools and charters — coops are seen as an increasingly viable way to help grow the sport.

Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 21, 2023

Amundsen shuts out Clark, eyes North Side domination. ‘The job’s not done.’

The Vikings beat Clark behind the running of sophomore Reggie Mitchell and clinched their fifth straight IHSA playoff berth.

Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 14, 2023