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Springfield State Journal-Register With the 250th anniversary of the founding of the country with the Declaration of Independence, history is in vogue in 2026.

Springfield State Journal-Register HILLSBORO — From 1994 through 2009, Hillsboro High School was routinely in the football playoffs.

Springfield State Journal-Register RUSHVILLE — Last year, Rushville-Industry football coach Brian Lafferty and a large senior class — including

Springfield State Journal-Register When Decatur Eisenhower High School announced it wouldn't be able to field a varsity football team this season, the Panthers joined a growing club.

Ryan Mahan, Springfield State Journal-Register Niemann Foods/County Market employee Megan Raison bags groceries during the Illinois Best

Bill Welt Trevor Lawrence Ryan Mahan Aug. 24, 2026, 3:01 a.m. CT The 2026 high school football season provided a glimpse of what's to come in Week 1.

Bill Welt, Trevor Lawrence and Ryan Mahan, Springfield State Journal-Register Cahokia's Earnest Winters runs the ball against Springfield High during the game Friday, August 21, 2026.

Ryan Mahan, Springfield State Journal-Register A number of classic cars took part in the Illinois State Fair Twilight Parade Aug. 13, 2026.

But Riverton's senior quarterback and three-sport athlete doesn't need legacy to want to be great. He already wants to do whatever it takes to lead the Hawks to victory.

Wetter weather is on the way this week thanks to a nearby front and our typical daytime heating pattern.