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IHSA looks for compromise on Right To Play issue An IHSA bylaw proposal allowing athletes to compete in non-school activities is expected to be on the annual ballot this fall.

A longstanding debate between Illinois lawmakers and the IHSA has been settled with a compromise on a new 'Right to Play' bill.

BLOOMINGTON, Ill. — The Illinois High School Association, the state’s governing body for high school athletics, will collaborate with state lawmakers over a bill that aims to allow student-at… ...

The Illinois High School Association this week said it would keep in place its policy to allow transgender athletes to compete in high school sports competitions, despite an executive order from Pr… ...

EFFINGHAM — Changes are coming for Illinois High School Association-member schools starting in the fall. The IHSA announced earlier Wednesday that there are three changes — all of which would ...

The IHSA hopes adjustment of these rules creates "greater competitive equity" between public and private schools and schools of various sizes.

Mark Ramsey, who is fifth all-time in Illinois football coaching wins, is returning to the sidelines to take over the Pana football program.

With the football and wrestling programs in a downturn at Dakota, the boys basketball team is soaring as it heads into a big matchup with undefeated Pecatonica on Wednesday night.