INSANE: Illinois high school association - The Real Truth

Just say no to tackle football for kids

At the risk of breaking up all the gridiron fun this Thanksgiving weekend, we want to remind parents of the dangers head injuries pose — even to the youngest tackle football players.

Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 24, 2023

Three preseason-ranked high school football teams making a Week 9 playoff push

There are nearly 30 area teams hoping to pick up a fifth victory this week and a spot in the Illinois High School Association state playoffs,

Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 18, 2023

Weigel Broadcasting announces 2023 football schedule, which includes Mount Carmel vs. Loyola clash

The network will show 15 live events, including the Chicago Public Schools boys soccer championship, three regular season football games and the Illinois High School Association football state championship games.

Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 4, 2023

IHSA moves football state finals to ISU

The Illinois High School Association announced Wednesday that it has selected ISU’s Hancock Stadium to host the state football finals for the next five years.

Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 7, 2022

Proposed IHSA rule would attempt to crack down on transfers

Schools around the state are set to vote on a new Illinois High School Association rule involving transfers and the hiring of high school coaches.

Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 1, 2022

Lane clinches its first state playoff spot since 2013 with win on Fritz Pollard Day

Edward Neequaye and the Lane defense nearly posted a shutout, only allowing Clark a special teams touchdown on the way to a 24-8 win that clinched the Champions’ first Illinois High School Association state playoff appearance since 2013.

Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 1, 2022

Fenger beats DuSable in historic first matchup between female head football coaches

According to the Illinois High School Association — which checked with the National Federation of State High School Associations — this was the first prep matchup ever in the United States of two female head football coaches.

Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 16, 2022

Chicago-based Weigel takes over IHSA football, basketball state finals broadcasts

Weigel Broadcasting announced Monday that it will take over production of the Illinois High School Association’s football and basketball state finals television broadcasts.

Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 15, 2022

IHSA state basketball playoff scores and schedule

The complete Illinois High School Association boys state basketball tournament schedule. Sectionals are in bracket order.

Chicago Sun-Times · Feb 27, 2022

Donda Homecoming event featuring Ye West’s school, Simeon, Kenwood and Hillcrest not sanctioned by IHSA

A high school basketball event billed as Donda Homecoming scheduled for Feb. 5 at UIC’s Credit Union I Arena is currently selling tickets on Ticketmaster but hasn’t been sanctioned by the Illinois High School Association.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 26, 2022