It appears high school football will remain a spring sport this season. Governor J.B. Pritzker says he has not been talking with the Illinois High School Association about moving football up to this fall.
There have been several “Let Us Play” rallies around the state, as coaches, parents and players try to persuade the governor to change his mind. And on Sunday, a group of student-athletes and parents announced they were filing a class action lawsuit against the Illinois High School Association pushing for fall sports to resume amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. Parent Dave Ruggles spoke on behalf of the group.
Minnesota recently voted to restart football, making Illinois the only state in the Midwest not allowing fall high school football.