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Is it a joyous celebration or "taunting"? For Illinois high school football officials, it's up to them.

By Prairie State Wire reports | 12 days ago

Since the NFL liberalized its rules in 2017, players have redefined the concept of a "player celebration."

Analysis: Illinois among 25 states that allow boys to play girls’ high school sports

As President Biden revealed new rules regarding Title IX protections in April of 2024, which redefined “sex” to include “gender-identity,” an analysis by Prairie State Wire shows that Illinois is one of 25 states that allow boys to play in girls’ high school sports.

By Prairie State Wire | Nov 6, 2024

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Analysis: Illinois one of 25 states allowing boys to play girls’ high school sports

By Prairie State Wire | Oct 6, 2024

An analysis by Prairie State Wire shows that, following President Biden's new Title IX protections in April 2024, which redefined “sex” to include “gender-identity,” Illinois is one of 25 states that allow boys to play in girls' high school sports.

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Analysis: Illinois one of 25 states allowing boys to play girls’ high school sports

By Prairie State Wire | Sep 6, 2024

As President Biden revealed new rules regarding Title IX protections in April of 2024, which redefined “sex” to include “gender-identity,” an analysis by Prairie State Wire shows that Illinois is one of 25 states that allow boys to play in girls’ high school sports.

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Analysis: Illinois among 25 states that allow boys to play girls’ high school sports

By Prairie State Wire | Aug 8, 2024

As President Biden revealed new rules regarding Title IX protections in April of 2024, which redefined “sex” to include “gender-identity,” an analysis by Prairie State Wire shows that Illinois is one of 25 states that allow boys to play in girls’ high school sports.

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Analysis: Illinois one of 25 states allowing boys to play girls’ high school sports

By Prairie State Wire | Jul 6, 2024

An analysis by Prairie State Wire shows that, following President Biden's new Title IX protections in April 2024, which redefined “sex” to include “gender-identity,” Illinois is one of 25 states that allow boys to play in girls' high school sports.

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Analysis: Illinois among 25 states that allow boys to play girls’ high school sports

By Prairie State Wire | Jun 6, 2024

As President Biden revealed new rules regarding Title IX protections in April of 2024, which redefined “sex” to include “gender-identity,” an analysis by Prairie State Wire shows that Illinois is one of 25 states that allow boys to play in girls’ high school sports.

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30 basketball players from Illinois to play in NCAA women’s tournament

By Prairie State Wire | Mar 20, 2024

Chicago has the most players of any city representing Illinois in the tournament.

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37 basketball players from Illinois jumping for first place in men’s NCAA tournament

By Prairie State Wire | Mar 19, 2024

Chicago has the most players of any city representing Illinois in the tournament.

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MacDonald: "Two transgender cyclists have destroyed the female competition at the Illinois State Championships"

By Bree Gonzales | Sep 22, 2023

Journalist Cassandra MacDonald has raised concerns over the participation of two transgender cyclists who dominated the female competition at the Illinois State Championships.

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Illinois GOP's Tracy on YMCA transgender incident: 'Parents shouldn't have to worry about their children feeling unsafe'

By Prairie State Wire Report | Jul 18, 2023

Illinois GOP Chairman Don Tracy recently noted the case of a downstate YMCA swimmer.

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Gaines challenges Illinois' Durbin on Title IX comments: 'What message does this send to women, to young girls?'

By Prairie State Wire Report | Jun 22, 2023

During a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing, former UK swimmer Riley Gaines challenged U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin about comments he made regarding proposed amendments to Title IX.

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American Principles Project criticizes Illinois for not defending integrity of women's sports

By Metric Media News Service Reports | Apr 21, 2023

The head of the American Principles Project has criticized Illinois for not "taking action in defending the integrity of women's sports" and panned a new proposal by President Biden that would amend Title IX to forbid U.S. schools and colleges from enacting bans on boys participating in girls sports.

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Analysis: Illinois one of 29 states allowing boys to play girls’ high school sports

By Prairie State Wire Report | Apr 14, 2023

As President Biden proposes a new rule that would amend Title IX to forbid U.S. schools and colleges from banning boys from participating in girls’ sports, an analysis by the Prairie State Wire shows that Illinois is one of 29 states that allow boys to participate in girls’ high school sports.

Redbird Esports only collegiate Overwatch team to claim spot in international tournament

By Prairie State Wire reports | Mar 22, 2023

Redbird Esports only collegiate Overwatch team to claim spot in international tournament

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Illinois has 24 basketball players on the court in this year’s women’s NCAA March Madness tournament

By Prairie State Wire | Mar 16, 2023

Chicago has the most players of any city representing Illinois in the tournament.

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45 basketball players from Illinois to play in NCAA men’s tournament

By Prairie State Wire | Mar 15, 2023

Chicago has the most players of any city representing Illinois in the tournament.

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Veteran higher ed leader to serve as SIU Carbondale’s next provost

By Prairie State Wire reports | Mar 9, 2023

Veteran higher ed leader to serve as SIU Carbondale’s next provost

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SIU celebrating Women’s History Month in March with speakers, special events

By Press release submission | Mar 1, 2023

SIU celebrating Women’s History Month in March with speakers, special events

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Irvin: As governor, I would allow boys to play girls sports in Illinois

By LGIS News Service | May 25, 2022

Illinois GOP gubernatorial candidate Richard Irvin says he believes boys should be able to compete in girls' sports in Illinois if they so choose.